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Another wedding


This time, we got to rid the stress and enjoyed a wedding from the side lines. Eric's sister, Laura, married Danny Clark on Wednesday, Dec 28th, so that means Christmas break was in Utah. It was a wonderful ceremony in the largest sealing room at the Draper temple.  I took lots of reception photos which I will upload on the photo site whenever I get time, but for  now, here are some candids I took from that morning. It was FREEZING and you know how well I handle that. Mr Smith was so nice to run and get my camera though, hold my stuff, and try and block the wind =) Love him! It was so nice to think about the covenants we made only 2 months ago and hear the encouraging words of advice to always be true and supportive. Families are forever and that is no better instilled then when you go to the temple.



Gathering for photos in the freezing wind...

The Clark family in front of the Draper temple entrance


The grandparents! I guess I distracted them from the real photographer... whoops!


The happy couple


sister of the bride - Lisa!


the beautiful bride making a face


the beautiful bride not making a face


Mom and grandma hiding from the cold (if possible...not)


Sharon, Andrew (Eric's brother), Eve


Friends


My stud


Mr and Mrs Smith


Mr and Mrs Clark


Mom and son

Draper Temple!

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