A Letter from Emilie

Dear family, I am sorry for the lack of updates lately. I have been struggling! It's difficult for me to find a window of time where I am both physically and intellectually put together enough to make a post!  We are excited for Abrahm's wedding this Saturday, and are hoping for good weather, since they would like to hold the wedding here. Abby has excitedley moved to Rexburg to begin classes at BYUI. Hannah got a part in Finding Nemo, Jr. and is busy with dance team.Gideon is doing Driver's Ed and Marching Band. Rift (Indoor Drumline) auditions are finally here, and Mary and Drew are excited to do something challenging again. Gideon auditioned this year and is considering giving Rift a go.                       Abby is great so far, running into old friends, and quickly making new friends!           I attended my 30 year class reunion! It was amazing to see so many old and dear friends! I realized...

Dear Friends and Family,  I'm finally getting around to writing about Abrams engagement story! The wedding will be held September 21st at our house. His fiancée is Alyvia Croxford. We could not be more excited! We love her so much and feel lucky to officially welcome her to the family. I will post the details of the engagement below these super cute pictures. Abrahm and Alyvia picked out the ring together. The ring was not supposed to be done being sized until Wednesday July 3rd. Abrahm and Alyvia decided to go and surprise Abby in Jackson Hole on Tuesday. The ring got done early, and Abrahm enlisted his sister-in-law McKenzie to pick it up and bring it to Blackfoot for him. (Thank you Kenzie!) Alyiva's parents were in on the plan and they told her that they would pick up the ring for her while she was in Jackson.  Abrahm could not call Abby and tell her that he was going to propose to Alyvia because their visit was a surprise. Abrahm decided to write a not...