Wedding Update

Well, I'm married now. I have to admit, I love being married. There are blessings that Heavenly Father saves for you until you are married. After being married in the temple, I cannot imagine being married any other way.

This is Michael and I right after we were sealed

The sealing ceremony was absolutely wonderful. Before Michael and I went inside the sealing room, the temple president talked with Michael and two temple workers spoke with me. After we were given counsel, we went up to the sealing room level of the temple. Once we got up there, the sealer, Brother Holgate, spoke to Michael and I for a while. The things he said matched up perfectly with so many blessings I've had and also with many of the promptings Michael and I felt. I wish I could tell you all that he said.

Mom, Dad, Me, Michael, Grandma & Grandpa Beard

The temple was the best part of the entire day. The power that you feel when someone called by Heavenly Father seals you to another person is indescribable. I wish you all could have been there outside the temple.

Michael and I on the Oquirrh Mountain temple grounds

Aren't the Oquirrh Mountain temple flowers pretty? I thought you guys might like them. :)

Aunt Janeanne and I

It was really great to be able to see Aunt Janeanne and Grandma and Grandpa Beard. Don't you just love them? I miss them a lot; they are really among the best of people.

Michael with his sisters, Sheryl and Julia

Michael's sisters are very kind; Sheryl has two children. Tanner is 4 and Ella is 2. Julia also has two boys; Bryce is 2 and Michael is 5. I love both of them very much, and their kids are a lot of fun. I think you guys would like them, too. :)

Greg, Lark, Me, Michael, Kevin, Scott, and Kaycie

You guys remember Lark, right? That is Greg to the left of her. They got engaged two days after Michael and I were married. I'm very excited for them! They are getting married December 17. Kevin, the boy standing to the right of Michael, is one of Michael's good friends. When Michael and I first met, Kevin would come with Michael and they would play a lot of games at my apartment. Scott and Kaycie are old friends of Michael's family, and we've enjoyed playing games with them when they come to visit.

I'm done.

This is the last picture at the temple. I don't know if you can see my expression, but I was done taking pictures at this point. :)

The reception was pretty fun; I wish I could have seen more of you there, but it was good to see Joseph, Emily and Esther.

Michael and I, getting tired at the end of the day

Even though the day seemed pretty long by the end, it was a great day. In all actuality, I've never been happier than I was at the moment I was sealed to Michael. There isn't a way to explain that feeling you receive when you have Heavenly Father's approval at doing exactly what He would have you do.

I love you all! I'll try to keep this updated a bit better. :)