Washington Part 2

Washington part 2 was mostly spent doing wedding stuff. Which was a blast btw.

Wednesday I mostly hung out with my friend Paige till mom and dad picked me up. Thursday I hung out with them. Mom went to the spa with our friend Sarah so me and dad had lunch with the bride to be and her fiance (now husband). It was really cool getting to know him and just seeing Johanna again. I love that girl. After lunch me and dad went on a tour of our old haunts. We went to Costco, our blue house (it's looking run down and it makes me sad), and just the surrounding neighborhood. It was really nostalgic and made me wish my family still lived there. 

Thursday night we also had a small reunion with my moms fam. I got see my Grandparents, my Aunt Lexi and her fam, and my Aunt Melanie and all her kids. It was really fun  and chaotic seeing them again. I don't think I've ever had a quiet family. 

Friday we went to the temple. I of course had to watch Norbaby. That was weird but cool. Last time I watched a baby there it was Joan-Claire when she was a youngin. 

My bestie practically bro Aldus is going on a mission in June. We went so my parents could see him go through the temple for the first time.  Pretty cool stuff. I'm proud of him to say the least.

Saturday was the wedding. May I just say that day was an amazing day. Like it made me so happy.

Johanna got married in the Portland temple. It has a really cool atrium inside. Norman liked it so that's where we waited.

I was a bridesmaid which was so flipping cool! I've never been one before. It's a ton of fun taking pictures and being on call help when needed. It's a party. 

Pretty much I just love these people. Seeing Jo marry someone she loves and who makes her happy for all time and eternity just made me so happy for her! Like my Jo is married! My big sister! 

Another amazing thing about this trip is that I got to be with these guys. Pretty much my brothers. I've known them since I was six and it's pretty cool to have friends that you've grown up with. Mom actually started crying when she took this pic because of that thought. It's cool that no matter how much time passes people don't really change. Por ejemplo I haven't seen Payson in two years and yet we were able to go on like no time had passed at all! I love the Simmons and I'm glad they're apart of my life. They're the best.

I also got to know this guy. He was only a couple years old when we moved to Virginia.  I got to know him a little on this trip and now we're friends and I'm just gonna say he's already a little ladies man. I love him! 

Johanna's wedding was the main point of this Washington trip and I'm so happy I came. I had so many fun experiences that just made me love and appreciate people. 

Anyway Sunday I went to my old ward that I went to when I was 1-6. Everything was a lot smaller but it was cool. We had dinner with Jim and Trissa and their kids. Another amazing group of people I've known practically my entire life. 

Monday I parted ways with my parents. They flew to D.C. and I flew to Utah. It was a little sad to say goodbye but I'll see them in June so it's not that bad. 

I'm staying with my cousins Preston and Elise. I was greeted by cards and "origami" from their kids and today was spent playing with them. It's so nice coming to a new place and being automatically loved. I like it. I'll keep you updated on my Utah adventures. Don't you worry. Till next time!