not this cute anymore!After our crazy move and month of traveling, I told myself (and my husband) that I wasn't going to do any more traveling for a while. I didn't want to miss Azy's wedding, but just felt like it was going to complicate my already complicated life. As soon as I told Aaron I wasn't going, he went behind my back and surprised me with a ticket to go by myself. And I am so glad he did! This is the email I sent Aaron (from my phone) just before take off.
As I was walking to my gate, I saw a woman traveling with her three teenage boys. They were goofing off and making her crazy. I watched her roll her eyes, but I knew she was having a good time. It made me excited for the future and for all the memories we have yet to make with our kids. I truly feel lucky to be their mom.... and your wife.
As I wait for my plane to take off, I am almost uncomfortable with the silence. I feel a need to tell someone to sit quietly or to clean their face.. I can't believe I am traveling without wet wipes! Part of me wishes the man sitting next to me would ask to play '20 questions' (the kind that turns into 200 questions.) I already miss you guys! But I'm smiling just remembering Ben's prayer this morning.. "Bless our blessings." You and the boys are my greatest blessings. Thanks for letting/making me go.
Love always, JanAs I was walking to my gate, I saw a woman traveling with her three teenage boys. They were goofing off and making her crazy. I watched her roll her eyes, but I knew she was having a good time. It made me excited for the future and for all the memories we have yet to make with our kids. I truly feel lucky to be their mom.... and your wife.
As I wait for my plane to take off, I am almost uncomfortable with the silence. I feel a need to tell someone to sit quietly or to clean their face.. I can't believe I am traveling without wet wipes! Part of me wishes the man sitting next to me would ask to play '20 questions' (the kind that turns into 200 questions.) I already miss you guys! But I'm smiling just remembering Ben's prayer this morning.. "Bless our blessings." You and the boys are my greatest blessings. Thanks for letting/making me go.
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I was in Utah for less than 24 hours. But I think I spent my time wisely. Here are pictures from the quick trip--
After this picture was taken, my sisters asked if it was going on the blog. I told them, "Not if I don't look good." Obviously, I was lying. From left to right is Katie (Dave's wife), Amy (Scott's), Lori (sister- 7 years older), Kris (sis-6 years older), Moi, and curly haired Hailey (Amy's daughter, 2 years old). Not pictured: Deb and Cindy (2 sisters) and Rachel and Annette (2 sisters in law.) I love ALL of these girls and wished I lived closer so we could do lunch more often!!2 hours after lunch, I headed up to the Sundance Resort in Provo Canyon for THE wedding..
Isn't the bride BEAUTY-full? We are all so happy for her! The scenery was oh-so gorgeous! I heart my friends... For years, we were all brunettes, but then I decided to go red. Now I finally belong again.
Aaron's sis "Codylicious" and her husband Jake at the reception. Jake played the guitar for Azy's wedding... even the walking down the isle song, which was awesome, BTW. It was fun to be able to hang with them, especially during such a short trip. Hill and I were husband-less, but she always makes such a great date!After the reception, I headed to the Bateman household to have a sleepless sleepover. Thanks, Matt, for letting me borrow your wife! Ten years ago, Valerie and I were first time room-roommates... and it was good to finally share a bed again! We took pictures at 3 am--- but I am not posting them. I tried blackmailing Val, but she told me that if I showed them to the world then she wouldn't comment on my blog for 6 months. Frankly, her friendship is too important to me. Besides, this is my way of saying thanks to her for taking me to the airport at 5 am.
**I came home to a clean house and happy children. A big thanks to my sister-wife, Nat for watching my kids and, of course, to Aaron who knows me better than anyone else. He knew I needed that trip!
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Doesn't it always work that way? Just as soon as you start seriously contemplating the pros and cons of marriage, your husband will turn around and do something so incredible, you wonder why you ever started thinking you could live without him...(that's the pattern married life seems to make for me anyway.)
you do love me.
it was so great, just like old times chatting and staying up late. life is good these days but oh how i loved those ricks college days.
matt makes fun of me when i get together with particular friends. he says i talk louder and faster. it's probably true but there's just so much to talk about and in order to finish one another's sentences you have to talk fast.
love ya!
Sounds GREAT! How did Jake end up playing for this?....curious. Do you have mutual friends?? Glad you had a good time and all are together again!
One more comment....Codylicious looks like Codyhontas!! I remember being at Sundance at that very spot.....so serene.
Azy needed a guitarist and I referred Jake. I think everyone was happy about it! He did a great job and was dressed all nice and fancy for the occasion... with a tie and all! And Cody always looks cute!
I really liked this post Janet. I wish I could have gone to lunch with you guys. Love you!
oh lucky me!! i am so glad you made it to the wedding! i love love the pictures! Your girls are my favorite!
also thanks for suggestion your bro in law! i loved it so perfect! thank you thank you! And i love you!
Aaron this is for you... Thanks for buying Janet a ticket. You're the best! It was so fun to all be together. You are a keeper. Maybe one of these days you will get to come with her. I feel like I've seen Janet a lot this year but you, maybe once?? It was a BEAUTIFUL wedding! Glad your a brunette now Jan.
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