What’s the first thing you do when you’re an empty-nester? You go camping and rock climbing at Red River Gorge, of course! Since we are beginners at this rock climbing thing, we chose to climb via ferrata, a type of rock climbing using Rebar for feet and hand grips. It’s a great security feature, but does not make the climbing any less scary (at least for me who is deathly afraid of heights). However, after a few freak-out moments, and…
The second week of September I drove with Aubrey and Merinda cross-country to BYU-Idaho so that Aubrey could have a car for her student teaching. After two twelve-hour days we may it to Mom’s house where we stayed the night and finished packing up the girls things for college. Merinda and I also made some decorations for her room using Mom’s garden shears because she didn’t have any wire cutters (hey, whatever works!). The next day we stayed with Brittney…
Breck & Iris’ Wedding Reception Falls Church, Virginia August 17, 2019 Iris’ Father Jose, her Father’s Girlfriend Mary, and Iris’ little Grandmother, who actually came from El Salvador (where Iris was born) to attend the wedding! I had to get this picture off of Facebook because every picture I took of Iris’ Mother (red dress standing next to her aunt in pink, sister in blue, and cousin in black) was a blur from her running around crazy all evening. I…
Luncheon at Gastavos Mexican Grill Louisville, Kentucky August 10, 2019 After pictures we had a lovely lunch at Gastavos, who took very good care of us! Talented waiter with strong arms, and Bridgette licking her lips. Debbie having an intense conversation with Brad, maybe from days long past when Brad was in Young Mens and Les & Debbie Wright were Young Single Adults (YSA’s) in Washington State! We sure appreciate ALL of the Wrights (Tyler and Jared included) driving from…
Professional Pictures taken at Louisville, Kentucky Temple August 10, 2019
Breck & Iris’ Marriage in the Louisville, Kentucky Temple August 10, 2019 Linzia, our photographer, getting set up Wesley, Christina, and Aubrey entertaining themselves while waiting for Breck and Iris to come out of the Temple Alisa telling Merinda secrets Les, Debbie, and Tyler Wright getting in position I simply call this picture “the Bishops” Us Moms getting in position Oh happy day! Iris’ aunt, mother, and cousin All ready to snap our pictures … … it’s just Mark…
Breck & Iris’ Wedding Openhouse Georgetown, Kentucky August 9, 2019 Mom, Merinda, me, Brad, Iris, Breck, Aubrey, Iris’ Mom Iris, Iris’ Cousin, and Iris’ Aunt Paula The Openhouse was held at the Georgetown Ward Building and like Brittney and Sean, Breck and Iris also had their Openhouse the day before their wedding. Iris actually ordered and picked up her bouquet (center of table) that morning (I love Karen at Carriage House Gifts & Flowers!) The decorations were very simple, and…
Pleasant View, Utah It was then time to head to Island Park, Idaho for the Manwaring reunion, but before doing so, we stopped at the home of the youngest Manwaring brother, Uncle Glendon. It was so nice catching up with Brad’s cousins Antoinette and Michelle. Uncle Glendon and Aunt LeNay got us all caught up on their adventures in Nelson, British Columbia, where they recently served a mission. (Antionette’s cutie daughter Ella in the background) After a delicious lunch, compliments of…