Utah. Feb 2017.

We had the best week in Utah following the wedding. Dal and I got to go on several dates (snowboarding and top golf!). Free babysitters are the best. We celebrated valentines day, went to see Max's new house, and went to Mexican karaoke with my entire family. The highlight of the trip for Calvin was going to the aquarium with my parents and getting to go into a special room to feed penguins. He hasn't stopped talking about it since!

There is a lot that I like about our unstable medical army life... living away from family is not one of them. I consider it a trial in my life and am so grateful for all the time we get with them. 

Our flight home- best flight ever!!!!!!

sweet Ellie

MAREN + BRYAN!

The reason for our trip to Utah was that my beautiful sister got married! Bryan makes her happy which makes us happy. 

Mae was a flower girl. She had been pretty moody the days before the wedding. The day before we had a rehearsal where we planned on teaching Mae how to throw flowers as she walked down the isle. Not only would she not throw flowers, she wouldn't come within ten feet of the isle or basket. She screamed the entire time. On the day of the wedding she smiled sweetly and threw the flowers exactly like she was supposed to. She ate a pedal, but did perfectly besides that! It was so so dang cute. I have watched the video of her walking down the isle one million times since that day.

Calvin had Bryan's nephew were little studs with the rings. They did great and even had the same haircut! It was a really special evening. The food was delicious and we had a blast dancing afterwards (always love dancing with my family- especially Max). Mae really loved the reception and danced the night away.

There are way too many pictures down here but I just love them all. Yay for Maren and Bryan, so happy to Bry as a new part of our family. 

admiring herself in the mirror