The Earls: Brandon's Wedding Trip

Jamie's youngest brother recently got married in the Cardston, Alberta Temple. So we took our first road trip in the new van! It went really well...the kids were so good for the trip thanks to our DVD player. I honestly don't know how we drove anywhere before!! I love that thing!! Julie (one of Jamie's sisters) and her husband, Paul, ended up driving with us also! So when there wasn't a movie going Auntie Julie played with them in the back! It was so great to have them with us!!

The wedding was so beautiful and Brandon and his new wife Mekaiah looked so happy! It was kind of funny because a few of us had never met her...so after they were married I walked up and said "Congratulations" and "Nice to meet you"! Emma just adored her new Auntie Kaiah...she said that she looked like a Princess! So for a big portion of the reception Emma walked hand-in-hand with the bride...I wonder if Brandon was jealous? Lol!

The Monday following the wedding most of Jamie's siblings and their families went to Fairmont Hot Springs near Banff, British Colombia. It was another long drive, but so worth it! For two days we all lounged in the hot springs and relaxed together! It was so fun to spend time with everyone again! Josh was hilarious in the water! He was wearing an infant life jacket (the ones with the piece behind the head that floats up so they can keep their head out of the water) and he would just lay back completely relaxed with his arms up over his head and his legs crossed! He almost fell asleep a few times! It was so funny!! We weren't able to get any pictures of it though since we were all too wet to bring the cameras...so sad! Everyone had a blast!!

After Fairmont we drove back to Tom and Sandi's house and stayed there for a few more days before heading home. The kids loved playing with their cousins and Aunts and Uncles! They also loved having fun at Grandma and Grandpa's house!! I'm so glad that we were able to make it up there and spend time with family! We're all missing everyone now and so sad the fun had to end!