A Morning to Remember

What’s a bridesmaid for if not to cheer her lady’s happiness?


The temple was stunning that morning, as always.

Father of the bride duties are numerous and varied.

Where Bubbles Abound (and a sweet story)

 

First to post of the big wedding day I choose . . . this one – the last one.  The Off-To-Begin-Life-Together-After-A-Long-Wonderful-Day-Of-Celebrating one.

And the sweet story is:  Aubrey told us at the wedding luncheon that she has been secretly, hopefully practicing handwriting “Aubrey Erickson” on slips of paper since she was 14.  Now she doesn’t have to throw them away.  Isn’t that a sweet story?

We are waiting for the couple to run through our bubbles.

Not to waste bubbles, Heather takes a practice run through them.

 

Finally!

Comin’ Home

Actually, the beloved spiritual song’s title is “Goin’ Home”.  But this Largo – Theme from the New World (Dvorak)  is even sweeter sung this way because Elder Neil Olsen is Comin’ Home.
On May 26.  Speaking in Sacrament meeting on Sunday May 29th, 12:00 NOON.  Dinner at our house afterwards where much hugging, laughing, talking, getting reacquainted and scrumptious shenanigans (as my friend Becky would say) is expected.
  Please feel very invited to join us!  That would make us happier still if you were here.



16 more days.  Mark’s onto that – he’s (we’re) counting days now.  Originally, I wasn’t going to get the missionary countdown chart.  I thought it would make the days drag.  And I wanted them to FLY!  But when his 1 year came ‘round, I suddenly had an urge to mark 365 days off all at once.  (This proved to be very therapeutic and satisfying)

Soon, we will hear first hand from Elder Neil the stories behind the pictures.

Aubrey Bridal – In the Beginning . . .

Aubrey and Andrew – Post 1
Okay mirror mirror on the wall , who’s the fairest . . . ?
I maintain that the fairest bride in the land is the one who is getting her portrait at the moment.  So, that would be Aubrey.
The finished image looks so simple you just can’t imagine all the tweaking, arranging, tucking, hiding, pillow propping, laughing and spot removing that can (and did) go on for some of the formal portraits we got yesterday.

Full color

A touch of vintage.

Pink texture

Vintage pink

Black and white.

 

May 10, 2011

Post #2

Here are more glorious images of Aubrey and Andrew.

Whew!  Andrew is even more handsome than that amazing watch.

A sunburn isn’t so obvious in black and white.

Dimples deep enough to get lost in.  (I think Aubrey did – quite a while ago)

 

Aubrey, your hazel green eyes are a gift.

We never did get to the gazebo, did we?.  No matter, I like it as a reflection even better.

So glad you brought the umbrella prop.  Pop!  Wow!

The BYU Alumni House is the only place I’ve seen a ‘tulip bush’.  Aubrey far outshines everything she’s placed in front of!

Photo tip:  Bring someone else fun with you on a photo shoot – they might have just the right ideas.  Like sticking tulips into an otherwise plain bush.  Love the subtle color.  Thanks Keli.

She’s so elegant, sweet, pensive, funny – all rolled into a lovely package.  Maybe this is one of my favorites.  Or maybe . . .

This one.  I don’t know.  You can decide!

Mothers’ Secret Horse Racing Life

Kentucky Derby Post - Part 1
I grew up with her.  Knew she liked horses.  She told me about her dads special team (back when a man depended on his horses like a close friend).  I even think I remember hearing she had attended Wyoming Downs.  I dismissed that bit of information with a careless toss. Horse racing?  Mom? No way.

Then, a year ago I happened to be with her and Keli visiting the Vancouver, WA part of our family.  With all our touring and visiting that day of the 136th run of the Kentucky Derby, Richard somehow knew that we had to be back at 3:00 so she could call Aaron.  Aaron, we soon were to find out, shared our mothers interest in this very exclusive and illustrious sport seeped in tradition and pomp.  Keli and I shared surprised and incredulous glances as we were listening party to a one-sided conversation about the finer points of horse racing.  Our soft-spoken mother, it seems, is a soft-spoken horse racing fan too.

I’ve been wanting a portrait of our mother/horse racing fan for some time now.  Today I got it!  Happy Mothers Day to you!  It was so fun to experience Kentucky Derby 137 with you and Aaron today!  “Pants on Fire” and Rosie were great picks even though “Animal Kingdom” bested them all.  There’s always next year.   And next year – we’ll wear our hats.


Hey my 9 brothers and sisters, you'll be getting your own prints of these (I only posted one) in your mailbox soon.  Happy un-birthday.  Kathi, the flowers in Mom's portrait are the ones you sent her.  Beautiful!

Bubble Fun

A playtime with Shannon and Morgan where we blew bubbles and threw grass and smiled for Aunt Lauri.  They are so pink and purttie.

Heber City Girls Night Out

 

We filed into Gennas adorable apartment for a charming tour of it, dinner, yummy conversation and a demo on gift towel construction by Anna.  Heber was fine! Very fine.

 

Casen’s sweet potatoes began taking on a Fred Flintstone 5 o’clock shadow appearance.

I forgot pictures of the tour and demo!  Sometimes(no, a lot of times) I just want to be in the moments and experiencing the moments without trying to record them.  Some fun.