The Royall Wedding!

The royall wedding it was indeed. Most beautiful wedding I have been to and of course the most beautiful couple! My dear sister got married this last Saturday and I couldn’t be happier for her and Cam! There was lots of stress leading up to the day but once it got here every little thing was all worth it! I was in Richfield the week prior to the wedding trying to help out with the little last minute things. Poor Scoti didn’t know what was going on. She is used to being held and played with at all times during the day and I was sewing chair ties all day everyday so she took the floor on a blanket watching baby Einstein. She’s a trooper though and loves watching tv for some freakish reason. I headed up north Thursday afternoon to make it to a little bachelorette party for Lindie. We went to dinner and then went back to Cams sisters place for presents. She got some good gifts(If you know what I mean) and I took a nice trip into Spencer’s and got a few things I thought they’d enjoy honeymoon night! Haha I’m expecting a big thank you from Cam in a few days… J

Bachelorette Party! 

Friday came and we all couln’t believe the wedding would be the next day! We still had lots of errands to run, Lindie needed to pack for her honeymoon and we had to be up at Sundance to start decorating that afternoon. As Lindie was putting things together she couldn’t find her earings. Which doesn’t seem like a big deal but it was indeed. We knew they were irreplaceable and we knew we couldn’t find anything like them. We searched everywhere possible and I think Lindie was ready to call of the wedding without them. Just joking.. but like really.. Well needless to say my dad found them in his closet. Weird I know, but it works. That afternoon everyone else showed up. Chad came up with my grandparents and the rest of the family got here throughout the day. We decorated till the wee hours and then headed to the hotel to get some rest for the big day!

This was a result of being in a hurry. Backed right into a pole. I'm trying to still convince Chad he should just be happy it was only the mirror and not a door or something more! 

I woke up that next morning and all I could think about was remembering how I felt the morning I woke up on my wedding day and thought Lindie has got to be feeling this same way. That nervous, excited, freaking out feeling. Lindie was already getting her hair done so I went over and chatted with her and Julia. Her hair turned out beautiful! It was so different but amazing and looked so great on her. Lindie, my mom and my dad left about an hour earlier than everyone else to the temple then Chad and I left and Bay, Scoti, Ashton and the other boys would leave about an hours after us. I was so nervous leaving Scoti to come with bailey. Not that I don’t trust Bay, ha she was Scoti’s second mother all week but knowing bay had to get herself ready and Scoti and the boys worried me and then being on the freeway with her. I didn’t know if Bay was okay on the freeway or what. Chad and I got to the temple though and it was a zoo. I swear they marry like 100 couples a day up at the Salt Lake Temple. It was still perfect though. The sealing was so amazing and the royalls had a family friend of theirs do it. I cried through the whole thing. Once we got out of the temple Bay had safely made it with Scoti and the boys and we all waited patiently outside for them. We got lots of family pictures and this was a big deal because we have not had a family picture since I was probably in Middle School. Everyone was there and it felt good to be one big happy family.

After the temple we needed to be up at Sundance a little before 4 for more pictures and what not. Well the only bad part of the day was a darn traffic jam. Worst traffic jam in history I think. Needless to say, her ring ceremony and dinner started at 5 and most of us rolled in about fifteen after 5. We were already in a crunch for time so it was kind of crazy trying to get everything started and going. It all went on though and was still perfect! They did a ring ceremony, had the most delicious dinner, lots of toasts, tears and fun. Between the transition of the dinner and reception we got to go take all our pictures. I can’t wait for the pictures to come back from the reception and everything else. The reception turned out as well. They had a crepe bar.. sweet and savory. And a drink bar. Yes I had a few crepes and a lot of drinks. They had a really good band playing the whole night, a photo booth & their favor was so cute. They did a cute vinyl saying for everyone. I’m not even doing the wedding justice and I’m typing a 10 page paper. I took a few pictures but it doesn’t even show how amazing it all looked and was. I’m excited to see the photographers pictures once she gets them back. 

Lindie's Garter I made her. 

Little Scotlynn waiting outside the temple!

Standing up so big!

Remi the cutest little flower girl and Scoti!

Zonked right out!

You really can't tell how beautiful it actually was.

One of the amazing flower arrangements 

The favor

They also had a videographer that I just loved and was pretty bummed I didn't do that at my wedding but here is the video of them at the temple. They did one of the reception as well but they haven't gotten that one back yet. I'm so excited for when they do. This video will make you want to fall in Love if you aren't already. You can just tell how much they love and adore each other! I'm so happy for both of them and am happy to have a new brother! 

I'm a little blog stupid so I actually have no clue how to post a video so just copy and past into your url if you want to watch! :) 

http://vimeo.com/39128682

Last but not least I had to share this picture. It was after Lindie's wedding we were orignally going to drive to Richfield but once it was all over and done with we were oh so tired so went to go stay at one of our cousins. We hadn't packed our pack n play because we had just used the hotels when we were there so when we got to their house Chad immediately said he would sleep on the floor so Scoti could sleep in the bed with me. I was laying in bed looking at both of them snooze and had to take pictures. True love Chad has for his little girl. 

What a great week it has been! Starting last week with Scoti’s blessing! Most of my friends made it down for the day and all of my family. Most of Chad’s family lives in St George so of course they were all here and then his brother Casey came down and so did his Grandparents from Idaho. Lots of people and lots of love for Scotlynn! Chad gave a beautiful blessing and my mom and mother in law bore amazing testimonies! Right after the blessing Scoti decided to spit up all over her dress and then minutes later poop up her back. Beautiful I know. I’m not sure if I blogged about her dress already but I just loved it and love to talk about it. My mom had it made for us out of extra material from my wedding dress. Precious right?? After the blessing we went over to my grandparents clubhouse and had a lunch with all our friends and family. Lots and lots of good food! It was amazing to be at the lunch and look around and see everyone that just loves Scoti so much! She is one lucky girl!

Our little family

Grandma & Grandpa Thompson

The best of friends

Monday we packed up and headed to Richfield. Chad dropped me off and then up he went to Provo to meet with some people. My friends were now back in Richfield too for their spring break so they all came over that night and played with us and also watched Bachelor. Stupid Ben! Tuesday was Lindie’s Wedding Shower so we spent all morning cleaning and getting ready for that. That evening we had lots of people over and Lindie was showered with gifts! Chad Scoti Payton and I left that night back to St George so we could pack and get ready to go to Arizona the next morning.

Off to Arizona we went and we were oh so excited! A little trip was needed before we left and I couldn’t be more excited to be with my family. Payton had a baseball tournament so it was a good excuse to get down there and get some sun. 85 degrees never felt so amazing! We rented a beautiful house down there and it was so much fun to all be together. Baseball games, swimming, shopping, cheesecake factory.. Doesn’t get much better than that.

Payts Pitching

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Paytons Fathead

Oh hey little boy

LOVED swimming. Fell right asleep in this.

We drove in some pretty nasty weather and way past my bedtime but were determined to make it home for Lorin’s Farewell this morning! She did such a good job and gave a great talk. She is going to be such an amazing missionary and I will miss this girl so much! We have so many memories growing up together and I love it! Good Luck Lori Pori!

Chad stayed in St George on our way from Arizona to here so he’s missing us or at least Scoti. So we had to do a little facetime after church and Chad snapped this picture and sent it to me. It’s so funny and I just love every roll soo much!

Less than 1 week till the big day for Lindie and Cam! I cannot believe it is already here! I’m staying here all week to help with the last minute things. She goes through the Temple Wednesday and I’m so excited to be able to be there for it. We’ll head north Thursday or Friday and get decorating. Saturday is the big day and I’m so happy for these two! I will have lots and lots of pictures to post next time! 

March!

Cannot believe it is already March! It feels like Scoti was just born and we were celebrating Christmas! Since the last time I’ve blogged lots has changed. Mainly Scoti’s weight. Just joking but really this little girl is getting HUGE! But you know we just love it and love all those rolls everywhere! We went to her two month appointment almost a month ago.. wow I need to blog better. She weighed 12.7 lb and was 24 inches long. That was 93% in weight and 98% in height. We don’t know where the height came from, definitely not her daddy. Scoti is still the best baby ever. I will challenge anyone if they think they’ve got a better one. She is still sleeping 7-9 hours a night. Never has not since the first night she did. She has gotten so smiley and talkative these last couple weeks. We love those smiles! She is already wearing her 3-6 month clothes and they fit great. Ha

Another big change is we aren’t going to DC anymore like I had previously posted. We are back with Vivint and off to Kentucky for the summer. We are very excited about this and can’t wait to spend another summer somewhere else. Chad is leaving around the 4^th of April to Kentucky and I will come out a few weeks after. Our apartments look nice again so I’m happy about that. Nice gym so lets pray I can start working off this baby fat. Ya 3 months later I should have it off already. Also, there is a nice pool. I can’t wait to get a tan because I have never been so ghostly. I’m hoping Scoti loves the pool and we can spend time out there. I know it won’t be anything like last year though with a baby and I can’t just be at the pool all day everyday.

So this is officially our last month here in our little home. We are so sad to leave it and know we aren’t coming back to it. We’ve been so lucky to have the place we have for that last couple years. We know we will not find a place like this ever again for the price. Our hopes are that Chad has another great summer (hopefully even better) and when we get home we can look for a house. I know April is going to come way too quick and I need to start packing everything up. We’ve figured out we will just store everything in a storage unit. I have no clue how we have consumed so much stuff. Going through it all is going to be a pain and I am not looking forward to that.

Chady’s birthday is tomorrow and he is going to be the big 23! We went snowboarding yesterday for a little early birthday special together. I just sat in the condo with Scoti and made lunch for the snow bunnies.  It was fun and good Chad got to board at least once this winter. Then last night we had a little cake and ice cream with friends at our place. It was fun to have friends over and celebrate a few days early. We had to celebrate a few days early because Chad is doing a sales blitz this weekend. Ya over his Birthday! How horrible is that. But Happy Birthday to him and just so you all know I’ve got one of the most amazing husbands ever!

The rest of the month is pretty eventful as well. This weekend I’m going to go home and go up to Lindie’s bridals! Next weekend we are blessing Scoti down here! A few days after that we’ll head down to AZ for a baseball tournament Payton will be in and watch some spring training games! Then the following weekend is Lindie and Cams wedding! YAY! It came so fast but we are so excited and happy for them! Hopefully just maybe I will blog before then. If not I will definitely have lots of pictures to post. 

Daddy and Scoti up at Brianhead

Our little Family!

Obsessed! 

Happy Birthday Chadyy!