One down three to go. We had a wonderful Christmas holiday. Brittany is now a married woman. I cannot believe that I have a daughter that is married. I am getting old. I know I always sound like I am the first one to ever go through these things. But it still is hard to believe. The wedding was absolutely beautiful and such a solemn ceremony. Brittany looked beautiful in her dress. She was so excited that she was able to wear her dress in the temple. She was afraid that it may have been too ornate. It was cold and overcast outside. But we were told it actually made for better pictures.
Then on to the reception. We worked hard on the decorations but it was worth it. There was not anything that I thought could have or should have gone different. it was one of those rare times when everything went as planned. Some one told us we should decorate for weddings as a profe
ssion. I told them over my dead body. We were so blessed to have so many people helping. Thanks to Nancy and her family and Eric and his family. We could not have done it wit
hout their help. Everything ended around 9:30 and we sent the newly weds of to their honeymoon in Mexico. That is when our fun began. We were making our last trip home from the church at around 1:00 am. We were exhausted but relieved that it was all over.
They were gone for a week and then came back and spent another week with us. It was fun to see them as a married couple. I have to admit it was a little strange that he did not have to go downstairs to the couch at night. Anyway.....
They are now in their new 1 bedroom basement, young, poor, married couple apartment. Over the winter break a pipe burst in their bedroom. So when they got there the carpet was all pulled up and the wall had a fresh coat of sheetrock mud and tape. It took them another week to finish up. So the first week in their first apartment they had to sleep on a mattress on the floor of the living room. So they have a great story to tell their children about when they first got married. So they are back in classes and hitting the books. I asked Brittany if she felt any different. She said it still the same she just doesn't have to go somewhere else at the end of the day. She is happy and that is all we can ask for.
The countdown is on. Christian has started putting in his mission papers. We have got all of his Doctor, Dental stuff out of the way. He has had every immunization that he needs in this country. The dentist said that he has no wisdom teeth on the bottom and the two on the top are so small and far up that they won't pose any problems in the next couple of years and maybe never. So we hope that he will not have to have them removed. he is getting excited and nervous. he is anxious to find out where he is going. Right now he spends most of his time at Nancy's business working and saving his money.
Cory has been working out and practicing basketball. he is wanting to try out for football next fall. They have just started conditioning practices every day after school. He has also joined a Rec League basketball team. this has been good for him because he gets a lot of playing time with boys who are more experienced players. This has really helped his confidence and he has gotten a lot better than when he started.
Alicia is getting so big. She loves to play with her friends on either side of us. She is so outgoing and friendly. I has no trouble making friends. Because to her everyone is her friend. She is able to play with any on that is older or younger than her. She just loves to play. So it has been a blessing that we have several kids that live so close by.
We had a wonderful snowstorm over the weekend. It was still above freezing so it didn't stick well at all. But it sure was pretty. It snowed all day long. Alicia was in heaven. The last time we had significant snow she was only 3 and she doesn't remember it. The kids are hoping that we will get another one soon that sticks tis time. It was enough to make a small snowman and throw a few snowballs. I know that those who are in Utah and Wisconsin are rolling your eyes right now but hey we don't get snow around here very often and it is a big deal. (ha,ha).
Christmas was a little strange because we did not go to North Carolina. It is the first time in 22 years that we have not celebrated Christmas in NC. But Santa still found us though. That was a relief to Alicia. She was a little concerned. We assured her that he would find out where she was. After the wedding Christmas was a breeze and was actually quite relaxing. It was good to see everyone that came to the wedding.
I hope all have a Great and Happy New Year!!!!
Love,
Jeff, Beth, Christian, Cory and Alicia. ( Brittany is own her own now)
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