My little brother got married a few weeks ago, Yay for Sam and welcome to the family Laura. I know this post is a bit late, but I figured I needed to mention the wedding and my near death experience, since this blog is sort of a family journal.
The wedding was in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Temple. On our way there the van we were riding in had a problem with the tire. This is what happened, we were driving along the highway at 70mph, and all of a sudden the van starts to swerve all over the road. Luckily my mom was able to stay calm and guide the 15 passenger van to safety. Turns out that the tread had come off the tire, but the tube was still inflated. I am certain that if it would have been a true blow out, the van would have rolled and some, if not all of us would have been killed. There was no spare, so we had to wait and hour and a half in the hot New Mexico desert for help. When we finally got back on the road we raced as fast as we could to make it for the wedding, but because of scheduling issues the wedding couldn't be delayed. My mom was able to catch a ride with my oldest brother Jesse and his family. So me and my family and my sister Mel and her family missed the wedding. I was heart-broken about it because Sam was my only sibling that I could have seen get married, but oh well. I guess that's what happens when weddings are on Friday the 13th. We arrived just as the beautiful bride and groom were coming out of the temple. 
At least we were able to enjoy the reception that evening. The decorations were so classy! Laura's colors were hot pink, black and white. We drove back to my parent's house that night and the next day we set up for the Las Cruces reception. I made the groom's cake, and Cody my sister-in-law made the wedding cake. Both cakes had a hard time in the heat, but they turned out looking great. So the weekend was a memorable experience, and I can assure you that I will not be traveling or leaving the house on the next Friday the 13th.
The wedding was in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Temple. On our way there the van we were riding in had a problem with the tire. This is what happened, we were driving along the highway at 70mph, and all of a sudden the van starts to swerve all over the road. Luckily my mom was able to stay calm and guide the 15 passenger van to safety. Turns out that the tread had come off the tire, but the tube was still inflated. I am certain that if it would have been a true blow out, the van would have rolled and some, if not all of us would have been killed. There was no spare, so we had to wait and hour and a half in the hot New Mexico desert for help. When we finally got back on the road we raced as fast as we could to make it for the wedding, but because of scheduling issues the wedding couldn't be delayed. My mom was able to catch a ride with my oldest brother Jesse and his family. So me and my family and my sister Mel and her family missed the wedding. I was heart-broken about it because Sam was my only sibling that I could have seen get married, but oh well. I guess that's what happens when weddings are on Friday the 13th. We arrived just as the beautiful bride and groom were coming out of the temple. At least we were able to enjoy the reception that evening. The decorations were so classy! Laura's colors were hot pink, black and white. We drove back to my parent's house that night and the next day we set up for the Las Cruces reception. I made the groom's cake, and Cody my sister-in-law made the wedding cake. Both cakes had a hard time in the heat, but they turned out looking great. So the weekend was a memorable experience, and I can assure you that I will not be traveling or leaving the house on the next Friday the 13th.
6 comments:
What a great family picture. Thank you for the nice review of the wedding. I know we were all there but it is nice to read a journel entry about it, Thanks Beth!!
The girls looked adorable in their dresses. I am so excited to see them and of course you and Brig in 2 weeks!
What a bummer to miss the wedding but I am glad you all were safe and walked away without a scratch.
I'm happy to be alive also. It was a really scary experience that I never want to duplicate again. Yes your girls and you and brigham looked very nice in your outfits.
Cute pic of you all! I'm glad your butt is still alive, I would miss you tons! :) So lame about the wedding, but oh well. Call me!
We love you Beth, thanks for coming! We enjoyed your cute family.
I'm so sorry Beth! What a disappointment, but I'm so glad you are okay and that nothing serious happened.
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