37 Weeks

Look how big she is getting! She had her tiny hand by her face today and the doctor said she doesn't have anywhere to go!!! He still thinks I have 2-3 weeks, no coming early for her. I've been preparing myself for a late baby so it's all good with me!! I just don't want to be in the hospital for Thanksgiving.


 

PA Reception

Lauren and Jared had their PA reception in late August and I really wanted to go but didn't think I could. I looked up tickets and found a inexpensive flight and then my mom offered to pay half so I thought, why not?! It would be my last trip to PA before the baby and I hadn't been home during the Summer for a couple of years. It turned out that everyone was going to be home except for Crystal, who had to work. I flew in on Thursday and stayed until Tuesday so it was short but sweet! Had to of course hit up Rita's, Wawa, see my bestie Dana, and buy some chocolate pretzels from Asher's. And of course Lauren's reception which is the real reason I went!!

Funny that there is a Rita's here in AZ but I still have to go every time I am in PA! It's just more authentic.

Setting up for the reception. It was held at the Indian Valley Country Club (same place that we had our reception). The DJ was even the same haha 7 years later....

Saw the baby deer that live in the backyard. I love the wildlife of PA!

Head Table

Jared's parents, bride and groom, Mom and Dad

My cute sister

Just had to showcase the food. It was So good. I love food.

Ok I loved this red velvet cake!

BFF Dana!

The reception was perfect. The only thing I didn't like was at the beginning the DJ had the wedding party come in one at a time to music....I thought all of the brides maids would go in together but he made us walk in one by one! We walked in to Girls Just Want To Have Fun and I felt so awkward haha!

Maternity Pictures!

We have a very talented friend in our ward who has been offering 30 minute photo sessions for Christmas card pictures for only $25! I had been thinking about taking maternity pictures and was just going to get someone to take some cute ones with a regular camera but once I saw his work and his prices, I had to do it! Matt wasn't so easy to convince but eventually he caved (he said Maternity pics are a fad and we all know how Matt does not like fads haha)! I found some pictures online that I loved and we attempted to duplicate them. I think they turned out really cute!


The picture we used to copy this pose was of a bare belly so I think it worked out better that way. I don't know if you can even tell I am pregnant! I wasn't able to go bare though haha!

 

 

 

 

Matt had to have a least one picture like this!

 

 

I love this one the best. I think I'm going to put it in the nursery!

The BIG Day

Lauren and Jared were married on August 11, 2012 at 3PM in the San Diego Temple. We started off the morning by heading to Uncle Whit's house to do our hair, make up, etc. Lauren's new sister-in-law did her hair and it turned out great!

 

Here is Hailey getting ready.....I actually did her hair and make up and then she played her DS. She is 13 after all!

Sisters

Brides Maids: Casey (Lauren's BF), Jenna, Kyra, Crystal, Me, and Hailey
The photographer kept referring to me as the Maid of Honor and I didn't object haha

Doesn't Matt look so handsome in his pink tie? He picked it out himself!!

Newleyweds

Lauren originally refused to take this picture but the photographer insisted haha.

Reception was held in Jared's parents backyard. They had a candy table (our fave of course!). They also had delicious pasta, salad, and bread sticks. You can tell by the candy that their colors were pink and brown.

Lauren's other new sister-in-law, Kay, made the cake. Super cute!

Beautiful view from their backyard. Maybe one day I will live in San Diego!

Matt and his phone!

Will Kyra be the next to get married?! Well she's actually thinking mission so maybe not....or maybe yes....

Wish I was more photogenic like my sisters!