It feels like we are on the home stretch now with school coming to a close. Jessica is always gone working on some school project and studying. Melissa too. Those two are also working on YW camp stuff in their spare time, trying to hide it all from Rachel so that she can be surprised.
We enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend over in Utah. We left Friday morning at about 7:30 and arrived in Sandy at about 10pm. It was an amazingly quiet ride! Jessica and Melissa entertained on laptops, and Rachel watching Lord of the Rings on the ipad. There is a lot of room in the suburban with only the 5 of us! The rental house we stayed in was only 3 miles from Uncle Alan’s, and had plenty of room for all of us (our family, Aunt Parien and her girls, and Grandma and Grandpa). There was 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, kitchen, family room, pool table room, living room, and hot tub too. Uncle Jim and his family were staying with some friends, but they hung out at the house too. It was totally full of girls! All those girl cousins. (Job and Uncle David didn’t come.) Jennifer caught a ride into town with her roommate- she got there the day before and had been helping at Alan’s house with wedding preparations. It was so fun to see her again- your 4 sisters were fun to watch all together again. Everyone had a good time!
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| 7 Bedroom, 5 bathroom Rental House in Sandy |
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| Silly Sisters! |
Saturday was Kailey and Josh’s wedding. We headed off to the Draper Temple at 8am. The sealing was at 9. We had nice weather- it was sunny with no rain like forecasted. Jennifer watched the little kids (Heather’s nieces and nephews) and the girls all hung out in the temple foyer and temple grounds. It was a big sealing room and was full of family members. The sealer said some really nice things and had wonderful advice for the couple. Kailey smiled nonstop. It was a very nice ceremony. We all waited outside for the grand exit of the couple and tons of pictures were taken.
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| Leetes at the Draper Temple |
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| Waiting for the Bride & Groom to make their Appearance |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Josh Dilworth |
We met up at the reception site (a home close to Alan’s) at 12:30 and helped set up all the tables etc. It looked very nice. There was giant cookies, salads, croissant sandwiches, Costco cake, water, and 7up with sherbet served. The reception was from 2-5pm. It was all beautiful and no rain until the very end. Again Kailey was nonstop smiles! She looked so beautiful. Cutting the cake was entertaining. Kailey fed Josh his piece very nicely. He showed the piece in her face- She grabbed the glob off of her face and chucked it at him hitting him squarely in the face! No one expected the“chucking” part and so it wasn’t caught on camera. Julia caught the bouquet (no one else had a chance) and Caleb the garter. 3 trombone players from Josh’s band showed up at the end and played 3 songs- one being the Hallelujah chorus. A nice touch. They made an arch with their slides as everyone lined up blowing bubbles as the couple ran out for their exit. Alan and Heather were very blessed in so many ways with so many people volunteering items, including the wedding dress, and decorations etc. Everything fell into place and was a beautiful day. That evening back at the rental, some relaxed in the hot tub, others enjoyed the TVs and billiards. Aunt Parien took the girls to the mall where Jessica bought a new dress for Sr. Day and graduation. Most of all we just enjoyed being together.
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| Before the cake started flying! |
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| Julia catches the Boquet, Caleb gets the Garter |
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| Happy Grandparents |
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| The Newlyweds depart |
Sunday morning we went to Salt Lake Tabernacle and heard Music and the Spoken Word. It was the memorial day special broadcast program and included the orchestra and bells or temple square. It was a real treat. Then we headed to the Museum and enjoyed the exhibit and art show there. Afterwards back at the rental house we ate left over sandwiches etc from the reception. Alan’s family joined us that evening for a BBQ by Grandpa. YUM. It was a fun day. It was a fun weekend. I spent all my free time crocheting an afghan for Kailey and Josh. Was able to finish it Sunday night. Chadley spent the night with us also. It was a lot of driving to get there, but well worth it.
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| Sitting in the Tabernacle |
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| Tabernacle seats |
Monday we headed out and drove home. We met Aunt Lynne in Boise for a late lunch and enjoyed visiting with her at the Great Wall of China Restaurant Buffet. We made it home at about 10pm, finding all well here. Margaret Martin took care of our pets and they were happy when we got home. Melissa was able to make her bottle rocket in the car on the way home. I bought some duct tape at a gas station for her, and stole some rocks from the landscaping. She used fruit snack boxes for the wings and nose cone. Jessica texted a lot- she and Nate “Ploppy” are now an official couple as of Thursday.
Tuesday was back to school for everyone. Mel got a C on her rocket. Jess was gone all day filming a play for her AP lit class- a Harry Potter version of Macbeth. She had the part of Dumbleduff (or something like that). Rachel had a great lacrosse game against Southridge- a fight to the end and they ended up winning by one. Now they will go on in the tournament to play again. Tonight is WV choir concert.
I think that is all the Leete Family news for the week.
