Sunday, May 4, 2008

Elle's senior prom

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We drove all the way to Utah to find a dress. Aunt Lydia was the fashion assistant. I was so grateful to have her with us. Elle and I  spell disaster when we're shopping partners. Yikes!

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Okay, it happened to be Navarre's wedding, and we looked for a modest dress while we  were there. It was great killing two birds with one stone.

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When she saw this dress....it was all she wrote. She was absolutely gorgeous. Not that I was a proud parent or anything.

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Her date, Dace Taylor, was the perfect gentleman. Being handsome was an added bonus.

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I hosted the dinner prior to the dance. It was fun to serve deeelicious strawberry shakes in fancy glasses topped with fabulous fresh strawberries.

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Dad's devouring the left over  Oreo ice cream cake-tooo fun!

Elle's senior prom

Navarre's Wedding

 

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   Bliss begins....Mt.Timpanogas temple

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           April 19, 2008 

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 Not only were the sunflowers in her bouquet dazzling, their smiles were simply radiant. That day truly was a slice of heaven on earth. Brother Workman, prior to sealing, gave them some wise counsel. He sweetly cautioned: "Never speak an unkind word of the Lord's anointed, as an endowed member of the church you are the Lord's anointed. Always address each other in a noble manner; you are a king and a queen. Serve one another willingly and joyfully. If you must argue, only celestial arguments are acceptable. This type of argument allows you to insist on your spouse's choice or need to come above your own." The spirit was evident and many silently vowed to be a better spouse.

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It was a windy day but the sun was shining and the sky was breathtaking with puffs of white wispy clouds.

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We couldn't be happier for Navarre.

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Women and their new shoes for the wedding.

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Not to be out done by the women....

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(Karon borrowed Sharon's suit for the wedding

.....simple advantages of being an identical twin.)

 Grant is Sharon's middle child and is only

a few months younger than Navarre. He also

is a handsome clone of our brother, Jack.

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Elle (17yrs.old, she's not really the same height as Steve-high heals are the secret),Steve,Lydia,Andy,Rosanne, Kristen(Rosanne and Andy's daughter)

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Outside the temple the wind was fierce. Phillips family drove up from Visalia, Bryce came from BYU-Idaho.

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 What's a photo op without Navarre's famous stance-Superman in disguise.

Later that day, we had a marvelous reception

at Catherine's home ward in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

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Three generations-Catherine with her father

and Kevin's parents.

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Three generations-Catherine with her mother

and Brenda's parents.

      

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             We all sang Happy Birthday to Aunt Lydia,

                          she turned 61 on April 19th.

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Brittney, Chad, and Noland attended the reception.

He looks just like his daddy. Kelsie was also in attendance

but we didn't get her picture.

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Rosanne's daughter Kristen and granddaughter Amanda.

The following weekend an Open House was held in Visalia.

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Andrew and Marie are the best siblings. They traveled from Utah to continue the celebration of their sister's wedding bliss. I was impressed with their willingness to give a lending hand.

I just loved their smiles.

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Brenda's childhood friend came from North Hollywood. She also gave them free tickets to attend Disneyland on Monday. Navarre was so excited.

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Aunt Sharon, Aunt Jana(1 year our senior), and me.

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Clarissa and Damon have been married 5 years.

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Their children Kaela (3 years) with Karon and

Steve with Ava (18 months)

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Finally..... the night is coming to an end.

Introducing Catherine to Visalia


Sandy Phillips (Navarre's other mom)
created a sensational scavenger hunt
introducing Catherine to Visalia.

First stop--clue #1


...landed us in front of the infamous
GOLDEN WEST high school.

Next we traveled on the trolley.

We had our own car to ourselves.

Bro.Powell handed Navarre the
next clue. He is a legend to all
the boys of Visalia 2nd ward.
The 75 year old Fox theatre
was a stop due to Navarre's
insatiable appetite
for movies and film industry.

No trip to Visalia would be complete
without the "end of the trail" (no pun
intended) visit at Mooney Grove Park.





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Not only were the sunflowers in her bouquet dazzling, their smiles were simply radiant. That day truly was a slice of heaven on earth. Brother Workman, prior to sealing gave them some wise counsel. He sweetly cautioned: "Never speak an unkind word of the Lord's anointed, as an endowed member of the church you are the Lord's anointed. Always address each other in a noble manner; you are a king and a queen. Serve one another willingly and joyfully. If you must argue, only celestial arguments are acceptable. This type of argument allows you to insist on your spouse's choice or need to come above your own." The spirit was evident and many silently vowed to be a better spouse.