A Morales Minute

 As soon as I got Christy and Darin to our house after picking them up from the airport, Christy got straight to work baking and getting things started for other desserts for the reception. We were up late doing what we could Thursday night.  Bright and early Friday morning and Christy was at it again. She's so skilled. I loved watching her work. She truly is a professional at what she does. She may not do this for pay anymore but she definitely hasn't lost any skill. In fact, she's gained a lot just by experimenting on things on her own to do for family. I feel so blessed that she was so excited to make Lindsey's cake and help me make lots of other finger foods and desserts for the food tables at the reception.  While Christy was left in the afternoon to keep working on cake, the rest of us met at the church to get things a hanging! I had a vision of what I wanted it to look like. Thanks to so many, that vision came alive! Jaime and my brothers did all the heavy liftin...

The wedding is a week away! Things are coming together!! I'm so excited for them and for the entire day as a whole.   

  I invited my nephew James to come stay with us for a week. He's been so much fun to have around. We've had good Sunday and FHE meetings with him, game time - lots of games, and I've just enjoyed his humor and seeing him spend time with my kids.  More games and smoothies. And having three boys to mow the lawn sure gets the job done quick! They were so helpful and happy to work together.  A cute Koda napping picture for us to enjoy. 😊

 back in Vegas... Olivia is back to Living with Brian's family. She's doing so well there. The kids love having her to play and hang out with. She's so good with them. And the lucky girl got to go to the Morgan Wallen concert! She had such a blast. She went with Bel's friend Monica and family. Is she not the cutest Wallen groupie!? I sure love this girl. I do miss her fiercely.  Having her be with Brian's family really does put my heart at ease. Letting your kids go is hard!

We were invited to go boating with our friends the Riries. Isaac had never been boating before so it was a fun first for him. And Bishop let him drive the boat even! Lindsey tried wake surfing again and did awesome.  She's such a cutie.  Reagan, Lyndee (standing up going between tubes), Honey, Tyler, and Weston out on the tubes. Lyndee sure makes the ride eventful and fun to watch.  Tyler and Weston did their best to keep the tube from flipping.  We all had a good afternoon. Ririe's little girls liked asking Lindsey and Isaac questions, getting to know them as they were interested in the upcoming wedding they were having. haha.  It was nice to have an afternoon of fun and not thinking about plans for the wedding reception. Lyndee knew that and wanted to get the boat ride in with us before I was too busy. I appreciated her thoughtfulness because it probably is the last fun outing I do before the wedding.   

As soon as we got back from Hawaii we helped Olivia get the bridal shower going. Bel was so sweet to help out and buy things for the shower for Olivia. Olivia made the theme in true Lindsey form - a beach theme.  She was adorned with a cute dainty seashell crown and "Bride" sash. Paired with her white bride's dress that she plans to wear after the reception and she looks like she's about to walk down the aisle at a beach wedding. She's just glowing! Olivia is such a good maid of honor. My girls are so cute together. Such a good friendship. I love their relationship.  We had a lot of friends and family come to celebrate Lindsey.  Macy, Lindsey, Marci, Dawn Carissa and Janie Amy, Taja, Kindra, and Grandma Morales Elizabeth and Lori Janie Elizabeth and Penny Suzie, Elena, and Bel She got some great gifts.  Lindsey and Grandma Marcia Hard to believe in a month Lindsey will be married! I've enjoyed sharing the excitement with her. Getting things ready and planning....