An Amazing Summer- Derek's wedding

My brother Derek was married in the Rexburg Temple on Friday, July 25th to Valerie Griggs, from Sugar City, Idaho. Valerie actually grew up in Ivan's home ward. Dorothy, Ivan's mom, was her 2nd grade teacher. Derek and Valerie met at BYU in Provo.

Valerie and Derek

The kids love Valerie. Elizabeth informed her that she will be her favorite aunt until Uncle Chad, who came from Miami, gets married. She informed us that Uncle Chad is her favorite uncle (at least for that 10 minutes), so who ever he marries will be her favorite aunt.

Emma also loves Uncle Chad.

After the pictures were taken, we all headed to Craigo's for lunch. Craigo's is a pizza, pasta, and salad buffet restaurant. Great food!

My silly Dad, skinny Mom, and sister Kami

Beka, my only neice on my side, enjoys the pizza. She came all the way from Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, with my amazing sister Katrina!

My aunt Kathy and uncle Bob came all the way from Illinois!

I got a good laugh from the sign on the bathroom door!

After the luncheon, we headed back to Dorothy's house to relax until the reception that night.

Beka and Emma- best cousins!


Lizzie loved having Aunt Kami do her hair!