The Christensen Family Tree

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Jake and Serena are married!

Jake and Serena were married last Saturday in the Timpanogos Temple. They are such a handsome couple and it was so neat to see them sealed in the temple. Hope you are ready for a major bombardment of pictures. I tried and tried to upload one of my famous Smilebox slide shows, but I couldn't get it to work. I have at least a zillion pictures; the following are just the HIGHLIGHTS!

One Swinging Time

The kids spent the entire reception romping on the grass and swinging on the playground. They hardly knew that they were at a formal event.

One Great Party

Mom and Pops pulled off one really great party at their home. The reception was held the night before the wedding and so the bride and groom could save more important things for the day of their marriage. Wink. wink. Oh, and did I mention the cake buffet? YUM! I think I gained at least 10 lb. that night.

Putting on the Glam and Glitter

Try to imagine the bride, the groom, 3 married couples, and 10 grand kids all getting ready at my parents' house. Complete CHAOS! Thank goodness for Mandy; she is really talented with hair and make-up. In no time at all, she had us all gussied up and pretty for the reception.

Silly Kids

The girls went wild at the temple grounds and starting chasing Sam all over the lawn. Notice how he is running with his hands in his pockets because he is trying to hold up his drawers. He forgot to wear a belt!

Sam and Daphne had fun paling around at the reception. They thought they were pretty funny with these roses between their teeth. The reception was held at Mom and Dad's home; there were roses everywhere--so pretty.

Sammy steals the show!

Sam really stole the show when he showed up to the temple in black and white converse shoes and a black bow tie. He thought he was pretty hot stuff! Serena's sister and roommate stayed with the kids while we were at the temple and so they got ready on their own.