The Gertsch Month

My best friend and her family came to visit for an entire month! I love having them near when they can be. 

 Noah and Sam love each other so much. Noah misses Sam every day now that they are back in Georgia. 

 While they were here, I had the opportunity to be escort to both Jessi and her little sister, Mikayla through the temple. I loved being able to see them inside the temple. It was such a special experience for me. 

 More special than escort them through the temple was being a witness of the Gertsch family being sealed for time and all eternity. I cried like a baby holding Olivia at that alter. I will never forget that day. 

Photo by Roger Sengthavychith

Photo by Roger Sengthavychith

I love my best friend so much. I'm such a proud friend. She made such an important decision, and I'm grateful I was able to be a part of it. 

We got to spend time with her cousin, Heidi, at Mikayla's bachelorette party. We love Heidi!!

 By fate or some miracle, every time Jessi is in town, our favorite musician, Ingrid Michaelson, has a concert. Of course we had to go!!

Sam and Noah probably had the best time together. We did a camp in night with popcorn and a movie. They had so much fun!!

 They are honestly so cute together. 

 Jessi and I helped out quite a bit with Mikayla's wedding the next week. We hauled all the kids to Costco to help purchase food.

 We helped hand make all the decorations. 

 Mikayla's reception was at a real farm. Noah was in heaven with all the tractors everywhere. The owners of the farm were so kind, and they let the kids play around in the machinery. 

We were at the temple a ton within one week. I loved it!! 

 The boys.....not so much. I'm sure it was quite boring just waiting around for everyone. 

 Mikayla's reception turned out great!! It was so stressful, but worth it. 

 Ginger couple married at last! Congrats again guys!

 That month went by far too quickly for my taste. I hate being so far away from my best friend. She is coming back to Utah in the late fall, but after the holidays, she is heading to Korea for a year. I can't believe we will be clear across the world from each other. No matter, we will always be bestest bests!