Pictures

 A few weeks ago, I went with Sophia, Elannah, and Sophia's future mother-in-law to see the wedding venue Sophia is in love with. The venue is situated up on the benches above the string of cities spanning Utah Valley, and the view is lovely--even in winter!

Fun fact:we live on the other side of that mountain range. 

The reception hall (which is located on a golf course) has floor-to-ceiling windows, a massive fireplace, and a kitchen in which to prepare the fully loaded nacho boats and cotton candy cones that Sophia and Matt want to serve. Sophia wanted lots of windows, and there are really no actual walls--just windows. She'll have the ceremony in front of the fireplace, though it will be far too hot to have a fire going. Outside, there are wide patios, broad lawns, and a picturesque gazebo. We've got the place booked for July 9. 

Sophia's fiancé, Matt, didn't come with us. He really doesn't care where the wedding is or if there are lots of windows; his mother, on the other hand, was ecstatic to be invited along, as Matt is her only child and he does not get excited about floofy things like wedding venues and gorgeous centerpieces. Fortunately, she and Sophia get along very well, and she's just excited to be able to be involved in all the fun parts of the wedding.

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A couple weeks ago, Sian brought her mother- and father-in-law to visit. We haven't seen them since the kids got married, and they're really great people, so we spent a lovely afternoon having lunch together and then taking Tyler to the park. 

Fun fact: Husband just got special contact lenses to fit over his pointy corneas, and now he doesn't have to wear those glasses anymore!

Tyler played non-stop for two hours and was a little disappointed when we finally had to go, though he was ready for a nap. Husband forgot his coat, so he was freezing by that point, but Sian bundled up Tyler nice and snug, though I'm not sure he would have noticed the cold much anyway. 

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One of our former seminary students came to visit the faculty at the seminary the other day. She was leaving for her mission the next day, so I took a picture of her with the faculty that was readily available. We put the photo in the slide show that plays on the TV in the lobby.

Kim (left), the newly minted sister missionary, Griff, and Neil. Not pictured: Tanner and Skyler. Fun fact: Griff and Skyler both attended the high school we're connected to.

Calm down: they only had their masks off for a couple minutes while I took this photo. 

That is all. I just wanted to share a few pics with you today.