Derrick and Anika's Wedding

December was a very busy month for us! I was really looking forward to getting to go somewhere and be gone for so long (since I don't really do much and jump at the chance to get out of town). We drove up to Utah for Derrick's wedding! We borrowed a car from my Uncle Tom (there is no way our car would have made it through all the snow and mountains), so the trip was pretty smooth! Well, except for the two times Jacob got pulled over. The first time was about an hour before Provo, and it was because the tint on the windows was too dark. (He said it was even too dark for Arizona). The second time was on the way back, about an hour from Mesa. Apparently the light above the license plate was burned out. The second cop was much friendlier than the first. I think he was surprised when he pulled us over and saw us and Chelsea sitting in the car (the car was kinda sporty looking). Other than that, there wasn't much excitement in the driving itself. Oh, except for the fact that Chelsea refused to sleep on the way there (we drove all night), and didn't really sleep much on the way back either. All in all it was a good trip, and great to see family! Here's some pictures of the great day!

This is my dad, Grandpa Carl, and Uncle Kevin. Can you see the family resemblance? It had been a while since we had seen them, so it was great they were able to come!
Derrick and Anika Turner :)

Stephanie made these adorable dresses for the 3 little girls. We got tons of compliments on them and they looked great! Thanks Steph!

We tried to get a picture with the siblings and our families. Chelsea was past ready for a nap, so she wasn't very happy. I'm holding Eliza because she wanted her mom to hold her, but she's holding Caleb. It was freezing outside! I'm finally used to this Arizona weather, so it seemed freezing in Utah to me!

After the wedding, we drove to Provo to go to the Creamery! (The Creamery on Ninth was basically my 2nd home during college...I worked there, and probably spent more hours there every week than I did at home...especially during the summer!) We were excited to take Chelsea there for some grill food and ice cream! I also got to see Hilary, Cindy, and Jacki--3 people that I used to work with!

This is the only decent picture I could find of the reception. We drove a couple hours up to Lyman, WY (Anika's hometown) for the reception that night. (I think Thatcher is tiny, there is noway I could survive in Lyman!) We got a cute picture of the grandkids! (Jay, Caleb, Carly, Chelsea, and Eliza)

The next day, in Wyoming, we were able to go to the Fort Bridger Museum. (It's normally closed, but Anika's family knew someone who worked there and was able to get us in, or something like that). It was really nice because they had a Kid Korral play area, and we didn't have to worry about anyone walking off with the kids because we were the only ones there. Despite her face in this picture, Chelsea LOVED playing with the hat and stick horse. She played with it the entire time we were there! Jacob is sure having fun though, huh?

Chelsea on the horse in the play area. Over the month we discovered that Chelsea has a love of horses. It's been fun to see her start to pick the things that she likes (like horses, babies, and Minnie!)

So that is our trip for Derrick's wedding in a nutshell. Like I said, it was a good trip and great to see everyone, and most of all to welcome Anika into the family! Stay tuned for a post on Christmas!