Wedding Day {Temple}.

I thought I would have time to get a complete Wedding Day post together, but this one has been sitting in my draft file for a few days, and I figured I might as well post what I started because there is just so much to share, and posting takes time.

As this post was sitting as a draft, we received the disc of pictures from Jason's dad, who was the official photographer for the day. Per our request, Austin took a lot of awesome photos, too. I thought I would take the time to carefully go through the pictures, choosing only the best shots, and meticulously journal them on the blog. I don't think it's gonna happen, thus the sudden decision to post what I have (on my Saturday morning breakfast break).

UPDATE: Many of Brent Paull's pictures have been added, and photo creds have been noted. All pictures not labeled were taken by me.

I will journal little. A picture paints a thousand words.

We started the day loading up my dad's Pathfinder (What is it? a car? a truck? I figured I would just call it was it is. Literally.) with the reception stuff.

Scarlett had a bath. I love the many faces of that sweet baby. None of them look at me adoringly {yet}, but I'll take what I can get!

After Lex and her girls spent the night at a local hotel and had done some get-ready prep (Lolo was the make-up artist extraordinaire), she came to get her hair done at Grandma G's. Wedding (and Prom) hair stresses me out, especially for my own beloved daughters - only because I want so badly for it to be what they want. We were running a little behind time, and Lex was feeling the time-crunch stress, so... a few tears were shed. She reigned in the stress emotions in time to NOT allow her make-up to run. Yay!

Photo creds: Bill

The good news: we made it in time. 

Again, the sealing was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. 

Even though we hadn't practiced her hair with baby's breath, and we couldn't put it in until we were in the front foyer of the temple after the ceremony, and Lex had to trust her mamita that it looked good, I think it was the perfect touch to Lex's veil-less head and long dark flowing locks.

The rest of these fun pictures can speak for themselves.

Photo creds: Bill

Photo creds: Bill

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Bill

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Someone with Austin's camera :-)

Photo creds: Austin

I'm glad we got a quick glimpse of the cute little temple worker that was Lex's assistant.
Photo creds: Austin 

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Bill

Photo creds: Brent Paull

Photo creds: Bill

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Brent Paull

Photo creds: Brent Paull

Photo creds: Brent Paull

Jason's family - mom's side.

Photo creds: Brent Paull

Jason with his brothers, dad, and stepmom, Jackie.

Photo creds: Brent Paull's camera ;-)

The beautiful Feil family.

Jason and his bros...

Photo creds: Brent Paull

Lex and her sisters...

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Bill

Photo creds: Austin

Lex's new SIL Blaire did the beautiful bouquet and line flowers, and ordered all the flowers for the reception. They were absolutely amazing.

This is as silly as we got. The Syddall/Billat framily.

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Austin

Photo creds: Brent Paull

Photo creds: Brent Paull

I simultaneously snapped this one from my spectator angle:

Photo creds: Brent Paull

Photo creds: Brent Paull

There is a possibility that I will add more pictures to this post when I have a little more time.
Whenever that is. Hah.

Update: More photos were added. Took a killer amount of time, as I had to individually download each one from Bill's Google Drive because our ancient Mac couldn't read the disc. I feel accomplished and satisfied that this will do.

It was a beautiful day!

The Day Before.

I know I promised the wedding post would be the next up, but as I looked over my pictures, I felt a need to first post about the day before.

But very first I must mention that on Monday of this week, my little sis Jana told us that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She is much in my thoughts and prayers the past few days.

Please keep her in your prayers as well. She is soon to start chemo and is gearing up for all the nasty-but-oh-so-beneficial stuff that comes along with it. Love you, Jana Sue!

The Friday before Lex's wedding Lolo went through the temple. It was such a blessing that all my children could be there (minus Mar, who stayed home to babysit Wonderful Sweet Scarlett, and Austin, out of town on business). I am once again filled with gratitude at the sacrifices and efforts that were made by dear family members to share this special experience with Shi.

After lunch in the temple cafeteria, we all headed back to Grandma and Grandpa G's to
work on wedding projects,

practice,

entertain Scarlett + some mommy-zoning,

prepare necessary meals (the wedge salad has been the rage since improvising them while at the Barn over Spring Break),

label jars, assist with homework,

chillax and eat,

and flower arrange.

Yes, we are a full service organization.

A huge thank you to my sister Jill, who made the long drive from CA by herself to support and help (I owe you!), and to my amazing family members who pitched in to make Lex and Jason's big day wonderful for them. You are the best.

Wedding post up next, I promise.

Prayers for J. J.