On April 30, 2011, Rick and I were sealed for time and all eternity in the Rexburg, Idaho Temple. It truly was the the most perfect day! Everything just went so well. I have never been more happy than on that beautiful April day. To know that I am the lucky girl who gets to spend forever with the most wonderful guy in the world is more than I can believe! I love him so much. He treats me like a princess and is always there for me. He makes me laugh and always looks for ways to support me. I love him with all my heart.
That day was special for other reasons too. Rick and I were grateful for our amazing family's support. So many came out of town to support us. I have never felt more love or comfort knowing that we were so loved by so many.
My grandpa Jacobson sealed us and my mom and grandma were with me as I was getting ready.
It was also my Grandpa Jacobs' birthday. Though he is no longer on this side of the veil, I know he was there. My great grandma Jacobs was there which I am very grateful for.
I got to meet Rick's Grandma who did the amazing flowers! She has such incredible talent! She worked so many hours to help us prepare for the reception. What would we have done without her? It was fun talking to her about South Africa and how she met her own husband.
Rick's Grandpa Bushnell and Granny Glo were so sweet! It was a privilege to meet such an amazing couple. It was wonderful to hear old family stories and a little about their family's heritage. It is a blessing to be part of such a heritage.
I felt like I gained sets of grandparents, sisters and parents! I love Rick's family!
His sisters are amazing. I want to be more like them. As Rick and I dated, I noticed how sweet and selfless his sisters were. They were so kind to me and I loved the way Rick treated them. I could definitely see myself wanting to be their sisters and friends!
That day was special for other reasons too. Rick and I were grateful for our amazing family's support. So many came out of town to support us. I have never felt more love or comfort knowing that we were so loved by so many.
My grandpa Jacobson sealed us and my mom and grandma were with me as I was getting ready.
It was also my Grandpa Jacobs' birthday. Though he is no longer on this side of the veil, I know he was there. My great grandma Jacobs was there which I am very grateful for.
I got to meet Rick's Grandma who did the amazing flowers! She has such incredible talent! She worked so many hours to help us prepare for the reception. What would we have done without her? It was fun talking to her about South Africa and how she met her own husband.
Rick's Grandpa Bushnell and Granny Glo were so sweet! It was a privilege to meet such an amazing couple. It was wonderful to hear old family stories and a little about their family's heritage. It is a blessing to be part of such a heritage.
I felt like I gained sets of grandparents, sisters and parents! I love Rick's family!
His sisters are amazing. I want to be more like them. As Rick and I dated, I noticed how sweet and selfless his sisters were. They were so kind to me and I loved the way Rick treated them. I could definitely see myself wanting to be their sisters and friends!
I loved seeing Burton friends from the old wards I had been in as a youth. Seeing the support of my dearest friends who had taught me the gospel, been such great examples, and who had sacrificed much to teach me made my heart ache with happiness. A dear friend who has been my Young Women's leader and our family's greatest friend and support hugged me in the temple after we were sealed and whispered in my ear, "You made it, Alyssa. You made it to the temple!" I will never forget those sweet words. The woman who had taught me so many lessons on the importance of a temple marriage and the sweet blessings of being a wife and mother was as happy as I was to witness our sealing in the Lord's House.
