The Big Day!

Sam and Jess's big day has come and gone. The temple ceremony was absolutely beautiful. I couldn't stop hugging her and telling her how happy I am she's my sister! Jess, you are absolutely awesome and so perfect for Sam. You've only been gone a couple days and I'm already going through withdrawls not being able to talk to you! You're such a great friend, and I thank you for letting me be so involved in your BIG DAY!!

The weather...not quite so beautiful! It was very wet and chilly, we actually saw some snowflakes. The family pics were taken, then we got out of there. The twins were tired and cold. Joey was soaked, and actually shivering. We weren't able to take near as many pictures as I'd hoped because we were busy trying to keep warm. I'm not sure exactly how long Sam and Jess stuck around to do couple pictures, but I'm guessing not too long. We had tossed around the idea of doing groomals sometime this summer...maybe now they'll be even more up for the idea!

They were sporting huge smiles everytime I saw them all day. I don't think I've ever seen Sam so happy. I'm sure his face hurts. :)

And now for the pics. This is a handful of what I posted on FB, so if you saw those, this will be boring to you. :) We are also planning to print a bunch of these and put them in a package Mom Coffey is sending off to Ben soon.

Tristan, Joey, Nick
My adorable kids all ready to go

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. SAM COFFEY!!!

First PDA

Sam and Mom hugging

Gene Kelley aka Tattoo

Joey and Tattoo. I LOVE this picture!

We had gotten Joey so excited about going tot the temple we promised her she could touch it.
She was freezing, but I knew if we left without her touching it she'd be disappointed,
so we braved the cold one more time before heading for the car.

The cake

Exchanging Rings at the Ring Ceremony

The Bride & Groom with all their current nieces and nephews

Joey and her best friend Jess.
(She's sure to tell Jess that everytime she sees her, which is often multiple times daily.)

Cutting the cake

First Dance as Husband and Wife

Centerpiece and heart crayon to draw on the tables.
Carin in the background.

Joey enjoying her icecream.

Mandy, Tristan, Nick, Josh

Daddy and Joey dancing.
She was taking the biggest steps possible. Goof.

Joey may not have caught the actual bouquet, but she found one for herself.
(Centerpiece)

Removing the garter with his teeth. Atta boy Sam!

Ready, aim, fire!
(Its totally throwing me off to see a ring on his finger!)

Being showered in bubbles as they exited

Discovering their trashed car

Driving off into the sunset

Then we packed up the cake top, their icecream, and some other misc. items and headed for home. To discover....our heater was running! On May 18th! This will definitely be a wedding we won't forget!