I had a lot of new faces to meet and see before the wedding. Slowly but surely I was able to meet Jeds amazing family and relatives.
My favorite introduction was to Jed's younger brother Cassidy. He was serving in the Peru Lima East Mission and was expected home two days before our open house in Vale and a week before the wedding in Utah.
I kind of remember being at the airport waiting for Kambria to come back from her mission in Hawaii. But I really remember my home coming. The sadness I felt as I flew from Canada to SLC and then the nervousness I felt as I landed in Idaho Falls. I vividly remember riding down the escalator and seeing all my sisters staying right in front of the door with signs. Then when the doors open my mom came running towards me giving me a big huge and then my dad came and huged me asking me if I was ready for this and I just started crying saying no. Then before I could take my next breath all my sister came around me hugging me and saying they liked my short red hair and my coat, my earrings and my skirt. Then I had to meet my two new brother-in-laws for the first time. Total culture shock.
Luckily I wasn't nervous at all to see Cassidy come home. But I can't say that for his family.
I tried hiding in the corner so no one would see me and be preoccupied with taking pictures so I didn't have to meet Cassidy. ( Ok so I was nervous to meet Cass ) Now knowing the Capps family, there was no way I was going to get away with that.
I remember seeing Jed look around the crowd for me and then pulling me in close, took me right up to Cassidy, ( everyone one was staring with big smiles of their faces ) "Here she is" says Jed. Cass and I just looked at each other and I said "Its ok to be awkward because Im already awkward." :)
Everyone was happy that Cassidy was home and now its time for some good food! We stopped at Golden Corral and enjoyed everyones company a little longer. I was super impressed with how many of Jeds relatives come to see Cassidy. It was so fun!
YEA for cotton candy!! Kindee had a little "run in" with the wall the day before so we ended up running her to the ER. I volunteered to be the driver as Jed and Gigy held Kindee and her wounded forehead and Ali made she everyone was calm. Kindee did really well with everything. She didn't cry too much when it happened and was a super good sport when the doctor gave her 6 stitches.
The funny thing about all this was I had never been to Fruitland or Ontario so I had no idea where I was going or where the Hospital was. Good thing it wasn't too much of an emergency and that I did ask for directions instead of driving aimlessly around town. :)
We are so happy that Cassidy is home and that I am able to add to this wonderful family. I told Jed later that night that I really liked Cass and wanted to be his best friend. To this day we all have fun hanging out, watching sports, eating good food, and making Costco runs.
I'm glad to read your vivid memories and actually wish you would have had Cass guest posted and told us what he thought. Those are some fun pictures and you are super lucky with the awesome Capps family. They sure do love you and Jed is so sweet with how proud he is to show you off. Go trophy wife Kim!
ReplyDeleteGood job! I need to remember journaling is more than just the holidays, but the everyday things too. (Not that it wasnt anticipated like a holiday for the Capps :)
ReplyDeleteSo as annoying as your flash is, I think I will be doing that too! Its worth it for the good pictures, eh! I will be getting my nice camera soon. I think my house and moms house have poor lightening, though, hmmm.
Remember Kent's brother was getting home from his mission too and it was fun to meet Kraig because he and Kent are such good friends that he instantly became the favorite brother in law. ;)