So on Dec. 20th (Aaron's wedding day) we started the day with breakfast, compliments of John Lilienthal, and Joseph and Eliza Erickson, at Joseph's aunt's house. It was actually the same place we gathered for Eliza's wedding only this time the hostess wasn't related to the bride and groom. A million thanks to her for her kindness and generosity.
The wedding wasn't until 2:00 which made for a relaxed morning with plenty of time to get dressed, find shoes, identify what clothing items I had failed to bring, find emergency replacements, and get the groom to the temple. That's when I started to relax and enjoy the blessing of having a child being married to a wonderful girl with a great family for eternity. As if life wasn't good enough, there was a little bonus when I saw my college friend and roommate from my home stake in the waiting room.
The ceremony was wonderful in a place filled with beauty and forever and people we love and abundant smiles and happiness. Afterwards there were pictures in the frosty air. Pictures to remind us of being together and how much we love each other and how we should try harder to be together more often.
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| Dana Rees, Clarissa Rees Stoker, Aaron Stoker |
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| Andrew Stoker, Mary Miller Jones (sister), Stephanie Moore Stoker (sister-in-law) |
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| Rebecca, Mallory Dickson Stoker |
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| Janet Miller (mom) Aaron, Rob Miller (Dad) |
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| Me, Paul, Barbara Stoker Ford (Paul's sister), Clarissa, Aaron, John Stoker (Paul's brother), Stephanie, Don Stoker (Paul's brother) |
Next came a family dinner. Clarissa's family and friends had decorated and set everything up so beautifully. There was the slightest amount of excitement when we were at the church waiting for the caterer, and I got a message on my phone saying the caterer was at the church waiting for us. Just a little misunderstanding. Minutes later the food was laid out and smelled delicious. I like feeding starving people. They always love your food. Some astute brother-in-laws noticed that there was no water and no cups. If I have a caterer, do I actually need to provide cups and water? Apparently. Luckily, Mormons know their way around a church building and pitchers and cups were located and we were in business.
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| Andrew, Brandon, Rebecca (children) |
It was fun to visit with everyone in a relaxed setting before the big shindig (reception.) Speaking of brother-in-laws, Paul's brother almost got the chance to be a really big helper when the caterer mistook him for Paul and started to give him the bill. So close.
The final event was the reception at the Bella Vista in Lindon, UT. The reception was wonderful. We ate cheesecake and watched polynesian dancing and danced and sang a little. My favorite parts were talking to my own personal friends, seeing Aaron and his new bride so happy, dancing with my son, and watching all the cute kareoke-ers (not me). We sent the couple off with sparklers. No one got burned, and the day was done. Most important day in the life of my 4th born son-check.
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| Eliza, Paul, Rebecca |
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| Alexa Rodgerson Stoker, Jacob Stoker |
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| Andrew, Brandon |
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Congratulations to Aaron and Clarissa!! Wish we could've been out there:)
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