March Wedding

Cody's niece, Chelsey got married on 3-9-13, and we flew up to Utah for the occasion.  Unfortunately all three of us were sick while we were up there, but we managed to all feel well enough on the day of the wedding to go and celebrate.  And despite being sick, we weren't all sick at the same time and we weren't sick the entire time.  And all of Cody's siblings were together for the occasion, and boy do they have a good time together!  One night, as I was laying on the couch sicker than a dog, I fell asleep to the hard laughter of all the siblings in the kitchen.  And it was a beautiful sound to my "mom ears" and for a millisecond I wanted seven kids so that they could grow old and come home and laugh and get along and party with me.  Just a millisecond.

Cruising around the airport with style!

On the day of the wedding we were trying to get some energy into Alivia, without producing any more vomiting.  One of the hardest things about a child being sick, besides all the laundry and night-time vomiting sessions, is when they request a "baba" or "num, num" and you know their belly feels empty and hungry, but you have to say no.  Thank goodness for Popsicles. 

Chelsey's wedding and reception occurred in a high school cafeteria.  And I had some serious doubts and concerns with how this could possibly be a good situation.  I pictured the entire event in advance and started feeling very sorry for Chelsey...which was completely unnecessary.  I hate wasting emotions and energy on non-issues.  Turns out they paid a talented decorator who literally transformed the place.  I'm so glad that my sister-in-law had a vision for how this place could look, and where to go to make that vision possible, because it really was impressive.  Kudos Jackie and Chelsey! 

 The candy bar...

 

I feel like such a fool for not taking a picture of the food buffet.  The family worked so hard (mainly Jana) to have the food made, stocked, and cute - and I was too focused on consuming it and failed to photograph it.  Oops!

 

The Bride and Groom:

 

Liv was such a trooper.  She wasn't feeling her best, but she pulled through.

 

Napping on Dada (this hasn't happened since she was 6 months old!).  Cody's arms were dying, but he loved the precious moment.

Photo booth pictures...

 Dancing...

Cody and siblings...Clint, Cory, Casey, Jackie, Cade, Jana, Cody





 They are crazy and totally inappropriate...

 Mother-of-the-bride Jackie with her eldest, bride Chelsey.

And last but not least, the entire family shot...

I just wanted to also post some pictures of Liv at Grandma and Grandpa's house washing dishes with cousin Shaylee and being entertained by the family post wedding.

Oh Brother...some people's kids!

Loves for Grandma!

And Grandpa...

Just chillin' with her cool cousin...