Soccer, Food and a Wedding

One of my best friends in the entire world got married this weekend and I am so pleased that I was able to make it for the special day. But that wasn't the only thing I was excited for; I also had the opportunity to hang out with some family this weekend!

There is one more reason I was excited, well at least to fly. One of the sad things about Seattle is the lack of Chili's restaurants there are. There is only one in the city and that one is located in the airport after going through the security check, so I was excited to get a Chili's fix!

Saturday morning Cynda, Steve and I met up with the Taylor's for James' soccer game. It was a beautiful day and so much fun to see all the kids running after the ball. Despite both coaches' best efforts the kids didn't keep to their positions, but you could tell they were having fun! At the end of the game there was a little award ceremony and each kid got a medal for participation.

After the soccer game we ran some errands and later that afternoon had some yummy food at the Taylor's house. Of course Liz did some amazing grilling and I got to spend time with the kids. Madeleine loved showing off her bat wings, while Cole showed off his shell collection, Spencer showed of his tree climbing skills and James showed off his ever so lovable smile.

That evening I headed to the wedding reception. Kirsten has been one of my best friends since we met in St George about 7 years ago. We took a sports medicine class together and were a part of a group a friends from the dorms at Dixie State College. She was a bridesmaid at my wedding and she has always been a good listener. We have had some fun times together. I was pretty excited when she first told me that she was dating and then engaged to her now husband, David Astle. I met David in the 38th Ward (The same ward Matthew and I met in) and I always thought of him as a kind, giant soul. It also turns out that David moved in with Anthony Woolf when Matthew moved out to marry me! So Kirsten and I dated our beaus out of the same apartments, just at different times!

The reception was lovely. I loved that it was in a green house, even if the green house was at a cemetery! At first it was slightly weird to be at the reception without Matthew, but soon some familiar faces showed up and we had a good time catching up and of course dancing! I was especially glad to see my dear friend Matthew Meldrum and his mom.

Sunday was spent at church and the PUs home. I enjoyed Steve and Cynda's company as well as Steve's yummy grilled burgers. I feel so blessed to have such a good relationship with Matthew's parents. I feel their love for me and love spending time with them with or without Matthew. I feel like they are my second parents and I know I am lucky. Not everyone gets the opportunity to have such a relationship. After dinner the Taylors dropped by for a quick visit before I was dropped off at the airport. Although a short visit, it was definitely a sweet one!

From bat girl to ballerina