Chris and Alex's Wedding

   November 2nd my sister Alex got married, and now we have a wonderful new brother-in-law, Chris.  Chris has two children, Mackenzie and Sam, as I mentioned in the post about Halloween, so we also have a new niece and nephew.  We were all so excited to meet everyone, and witness the beginning of Chris and Alex's new family.  The wedding was down in Phoenix and we spent two days driving to get there.  It was well worth it of course; we also go to stay with my brother Phil's family in their new house in Lehi which was fun if not brief.  

   The ceremony was outdoors at a rustic but not too rustic ranch.  When we went to sit down Avery went and sat on the other side of the aisle from us.  We tried to get her to sit at least on the same side as us, but she had made her decision and was staying put.  My cousin Angie sat by her and she was actually perfect during the whole ceremony.  Harper counted all of the change in my purse during it, and Emery slept in her carseat.  

   The reception followed immediately after with a dinner and then dancing of course.  Our niece Reagan spent most of the night dancing, and even though she's only about sixteen months she was really dancing and moving her feet.  She's a busy girl.   Our nephew Sam also had some serious moves on the dance floor, worthy of any YouTube video.  Avery and Harper danced some too, but Harper also led a group of children in watching our iPad for some time.  Around eight though Avery and Harper let us know they were done, and they pretty much crashed in the car.  We had a great time and as always it is so good to see family.  Congratulations Chris and Alex!  We love you! 

Reagan looking up at some decorations hanging from a tree.

Chris and Alex during their first dance.

Aunt Joanne with Harper on her lap, Addison, and Avery.

My sister DeAnna who served as Alex's matron of honor.

It looks like Avery is trying to eat Addison.

Harper, Avery, and Addison hanging out before the wedding.

My mom and my niece Ashlyn.

Phil and Heather's youngest son Aidan.

Phil and Heather's oldest Maddux.  Both of the boys were looking very dapper.

The kids hanging out before the wedding. From Right to left we've got Addison looking at her dress, Harper looking at Avery presumably, Mackenzie, Aidan, Avery with her hands up and tongue out, Maddux being a good sport, and Sam being a good sport too.

Alex and me in the bride's room before the wedding.

Mackenzie and Addison did a terrific job being flower girls.  We were slightly worried that Avery was going to try and join in on the petal throwing, but our fears were unfounded.

A cousin picture with the babies.  From right to left again: Sam, Ashlyn holding her sister Reagan, Mackenzie holding Emery, Aidan, Avery, Addison, and Maddux holding onto Harper for us.

My sisters DeAnna and Nellie.

Emery yelling at Aunt Dianne.  She was hungry.

My mom, her brother Tom and his wife Darlene between my mother and her sister Liz.

Mom with my brother Adam and his wife Angie.

Phil's wife Heather.

Avery dancing with Reagan.

Emery chilling in her baby seat.