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Friday, May 31, 2013

Mother's Day 2013

Zak's sister is a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints right now, so on Mother's Day and Christmas Day she's able to call or skype home. On our way we stopped to wish Mom Hooper a Happy Mother's Day and pick up a crib Grandpa Hooper made to refinish. The young women at church, with whom I work, sold pies as a fundraiser for summer camp, so we got to enjoy those with our Moms. We drove to my fantastic in-laws' house where Dad managed to get Skype to work. Sister Porter has only been gone for a couple months now, but we still miss her and were excited to visit. Dad had bought a boutonniere for Mom and for me. It's been interesting knowing that I'm a mother-in-the-making this Mother's Day.

On our way to my cousin Angie's wedding the following weekend we stopped at their house again, while Zak replaced some car parts and Mom took me pattern and fabric shopping for our future Baby's blessing gown (much like a Christening gown). I love spending time with family.



Mother's Day pies!







Skyping our missionary
Holding up the puppy to show Sister Porter




Angie and Tony


This month we travelled a few hours south of where we normally stop to visit family in order to celebrate the wedding of my cousin, Angela, to her sweetheart, Tony. Because of the distance, we don't get to see Angie, her Mom, or her siblings very often, so it's a special treat when we do. The wedding was beautiful, and even though the sky kept changing, it didn't rain during the ceremony at all, although the hail poured down right after it ended. We gathered together for the reception, and blew mini bubbles to our hearts' content. You can tell Zak and I enjoy our camera.
Getting ready