Princess Shaylee and Prince Paden Wed

Roger's niece, Shaylee, is as lovely as a Disney Princess.

And she found her tall, dark and handsome Prince 

at Dixie State University - St. George native, Paden.

Roger and I were lucky to be present at their sealing in the Salt Lake Temple, and Paden's grandfather's 

childhood chum, Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland, performed the sealing, for time and all eternity.

It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony, filled with laughter and tears.  

Everyone in that sealing room felt the Spirit in abundance.

The following are pics taken on the temple grounds 

on Roger's iPhone.

Todd and Shellie, parents of the bride

Shaylee's siblings, parents, grandparents and nieces

Shaylee and Grandma Stratford have a special bond.

Doesn't Grandma look so pretty and so happy?

We all treasure this wonderful woman!

Pics taken in the shade look a little better.

We took a pic of the girls, (Roger's sisters/sister-in-law/mother/wife) minus Shellie, who was busy being photographed by the wedding photographer.

 Roger's siblings, minus Shellie, and, of course, Gordie

We attended a beautiful wedding luncheon at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, 

then later that evening, we attended 

the reception at the WSU Alumni Center.

Everything was done up in true Princess fashion. with shining lights, draped chiffon and crystals everywhere.  Sparkling chandeliers hung from the trees. 

The food buffet tables were laden with savory delicacies and sweet delights.  

Rick, Jodie and Blake walked through the reception line 

with us to greet the wedding party.

On a happy side note, Blakey is now walking again, 

recovered from his hip surgery.

Roger and I agreed that this wedding was picture perfect, from start to finish, and we were so glad that we got to be there to celebrate this sweet new couple's beginning.

Next morning, we attended Peter DeFries's Funeral.

Peter and Annie were Roger's Mom and Dad's best friends 

through all of their married years.

They were/are both one of a kind- 

such lively, fun, warm-hearted friends.  

Grandma went over to see Annie after Peter died.  

Annie threw her arms around her and tearfully said,

"I can't believe it. We're both widows now."

I'm sure they will watch out for each other.

It was a sweet funeral, and Roger got to see many friends and neighbors 

from his growing-up years in Wilson.

Saturday afternoon, we headed for home, stopping off in Highland to visit Mindy, Jeff and kids. 

Mindy proudly showed us the baby crib she painted for the darling baby nursery she is putting together for their soon-to-arrive little girl.

The excitement, along with her tummy, is growing!

Can't wait!