Wedding Finals!

WOW....THIS WEEK HAS BEEN INSANE! 

But awesome, of course!!!

I am officially on SUMMER BREAK!!! Hallelujah! 

And we celebrated a beautiful wedding!!!! 

This is just a recap of the week, a detailed post full of details and pictures will be coming shortly!

 We celebrated Cinco De Mayo with free Cafe Rio. MMMMM.

Then these two took out their endowments on Wednesday and it was a beautiful occasion.

I'm SOOO proud of them!

 Thursday and Friday we were in full wedding prep swing. 

But we are never too busy for a little ladder lovin'

 Before I knew it it was WEDDING DAY... And Cec was getting ready to go and be sealed to her love!

 One thing I love about Cec is how giving she is and how she is always willing to do others make up and hair, even on her special day :)

 The sealing was beautiful! It's always an amazing feeling to look around at all the ones you love in the celestial room, it truly feels like heaven and reminds me of how heaven will be.

While waiting for the bride and groom to come out I couldn't help but take this picture of this GORGEOUS baby, Alma Ty. (Seriously, I want one so bad! And I hope mine are as cute as him!)

Introducing "THE ORPINELAS" :)

Then they came out and I rushed in for the first hug, before taking pictures of everyone else's hug! My mom captured this moment for me, and it is one that I will cherish forever.

 Both Angel's and Cecilee's side and all their friends all together for a picture, Trevor even made it :)

They really are a match made in heaven, they compliment each other so well and both have hilarious personalities.

  They made such a handsome couple and they both were glowing.

 I was worried that the weather was either going to be rainy or too sunny for pictures, but it was absolutely perfect!!!

Then it was time to party at the reception! Here is just a quick picture I snapped with my phone of all the decor!

Like I said, all the details are coming but here is just a recap of what a wonderful day it was. We were missing Trevor, Jaden, my Horlacher grandparents, and grandpa Ah Quin and although they couldn't be there with us they were not forgotten. I am so grateful for each of them and the wonderful examples they are of service and devotion.

"She is silly, organized, beautiful, thoughtful, emotional, outgoing, positive, and just simply amazing! I literally and metaphorically would not be here or be who I am today without her. She's my mom, best friend, and role model. I love you mom! Happy mothers day! You are simply the best!"

Then Sunday was MOTHER'S DAY and we got to talk to Trevor!

I love him so much and miss him, but I know he is doing what he should be and I am so proud of him. Mother's day was a great day spent with both my mom and my mother-in-law and talking to Trevor made me cry, but I am grateful for mothers and the blessing that they are in our lives!

I know this is a little crazy, but I just wanted to get a little post up about all the excitement that took place this week! I love my life and I am so blessed and I know it!

Finals & Wedding week eve.

Finals week and wedding week!!!

This is a week I've been waiting for all year... so next week's blog post should be really action packed!!!

Anyway, here is this past week's fun...

 Sometimes I try to be a good wife and have a nice lunch ready for Jeff when he gets home. This was my teriyaki, raspberry chipotle grilled chicken, pasta shells and italian salad. 

MMM :)

 Grocery shopping with my mom and Grandma!

 After we were all done shopping and eating lunch, my grandma grabs an empty cart and says, "Love you baby. I'm going to go pretend to shop some more to sell the rest of my Kycie tickets." Keep in mind she had already sold 20 in the hour long shopping we had previously done.

This lady is hilarious and inspiring, she is always willing to help others and to give her best at all she does. She is truly amazing!

 Saturday was Cec's friend and neighborhood bridal shower and we had Angel's family make a last minute trip to be there. It was awesome to meet them and to have them there for showering Cec!

 My mom and Cec decorated so cute!

 My cute sister-in-laws made their appearance! I've been so blessed with such amazing sisters, both through birth and through marriage!

My favorite gift of the day! Rainy day fund!

Saturday was busy with practice, shower, and Kali's 7th birthday party. On our way home I just soaked up the gorgeous sunset. This world is amazing and it's little tender mercies like these that strengthen my faith and my hope. 

Sundays are always an adventure...

"Armies of helium" - Emmett 

"How do you think Lehi felt after his vision? ... WIERD." -Jerzi

"I would take my bunny wrapped in a carpet." -Abby

Then Angel got the Melchizedek priesthood Sunday afternoon! It's so amazing to see him make his way through learning and covenants. I can't wait to see both Cec and Angel in the temple this upcoming Wednesday.

Our KISSES FOR KYCIE benefit concert is coming up!!! May 15th at Dixie High school!!!! I'm selling tickets for $5 this week and ALL of the money from our ticket sales, the dinner, bake sale and silent auction will be going to Kycie!!! If you would like to buy a ticket (or you aren't able to come but want to still support and donate) please message me and I will come to you!!! THANK YOU!!!

I'm a little all over the place this week but it's all in preparation for this upcoming week!

Can't wait!

12/12/12...Bride and Groom.

When I first got engaged I told my mom, "I want a full lace dress, form fitting, long or 3/4 sleeves, pearl detailing if possible, and more of a vintage-timeless feel."
She replied with, "I think I have that in the closet? Have you looked at my dress?"
I had completely forgotten!
It fit perfect!
It was exactly what I wanted!
And that is what I wore!
Thank you Mom for being so timelessly fashionable!!!
For Jeff, we decided to go with vintage all around so he is wearing a classic tail tuxedo!
With a white vest and white tie!
I love these pictures, and I think you will too.

Hopefully you enjoy...

:)

Side note about our rings...Jeff actually picked my ring out! I gave him 4 options and told him I wanted to be surprised! He chose the Neil Lane ring but replaced the diamond with a pear shaped diamond! I LOVE IT!!! He says it reminded him of me, unique, beautiful and expensive (haha), definitely one of a kind! :) I love him!

 His ring is wood inlayed with a Bahama cherry wood! He loves guitars and is always talking about the kind of wood they are made with so I wanted to find him a unique and different ring that I knew he would love! I actually ended up purchasing his ring from eBay, but after much research! I think it fits him perfectly! :)