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Monday, January 12, 2009

Nicholas & Jordan's Wedding

Jordan married her high school sweetheart Nicholas Olsen June 7, 2008. The days before their wedding were spent preparing for the festivities. Everyone joined in making candied almonds, grating cheese, picking up flowers at the L.A. flower market, etc. A family dinner was held at the Olsen's the night before the big day. It was beautifully catered and gave the families a chance to really mingle and enjoy one another. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Newport Beach temple which was so beautiful. A family member on Nick's side was able to perform their ceremony which made it that much more personal and special. After the sealing, everyone stayed for pictures on the grounds then made the long trek back to West Hills; which with traffic took almost 3 hours. So getting back was a mad dash. The reception was going to be by the pool at the Olsen's home. Everything looked amazing, thanks to our adopted Aunt Becky (mom's little brother's girlfriend). She does weddings professionally, so we were able to capitalize on her talents for this special date. Grandma and Grandpa Behunin even made the trip up from Denver Colorado, which said a lot since Grandpa hadn't been feeling well. The happy couple had a great reception. The best part, besides the bride and groom, had to be the slush bar that Landon and Andy manned down the entire night. It was a major success not just because of the heat, but the ladies loved the men whipping up their drinks, it was too cute! It was an emotional send off, but happy times since they were headed off to Hawaii!


1 comment:

Stephanie M Larsen said...

So, cute!! I love these pictures, is especially the one of you and Matt kissing Jordan. I'm so excited you have a blog! I've never forgotten spending the day at your house for Easter.

Watching the way you mothered and how your sweet children responded made such a huge impression on me. You probably had no idea I was watching so closely. :)

Over the years, when motherhood has seemed overwhelming and I've felt lost amoungst the sea of parenting books I turn to for added confusion :), your patient example has popped in my head.

Trying to immulate this has been no small feat ...sweetly smiling because I still love my children even when they happily drop more eggs on the floor or paint the walls with red polish, but I have found that when I remain calm the Spirit remains, so it's worth it when I can hold back from hanging them from their toes. ;)

Can't wait to read more about the Ball happenings!