Sealed in Raleigh

After much anticipation, Andrew and Caitlin were sealed in Raleigh, NC.

They had a nice reception for friends and family at a park next to a lake. Some Carolina BBQ and a bunch of mini pies plus siblings, cousins, and friends. What a fun night it was!

The next day, we went out to a food hall in Raleigh. It was Jared's dream dinner spot - a little of everything from lots of different restaurants! Some ate inside, others ate outside.

 

Since it was October, the grandkids all brought Halloween costumes for some hotel trick or treating.

It was a beautiful ceremony, and we were all so happy for Caitlin and Andrew. As is tradition, the little cousins all got the first excited hugs!

It was a beautiful day for a wedding, and we got a lot of great pictures.

We got lots and lots of pictures in all sorts of combinations of cousins, siblings, selfies, and spouses!

   

We all eventually found a good spot for all the cousins to congregate in the shade.

The reception that evening was at the building that Caitlin and Andrew spent a lot of time in - their church and institute building. It has a large lawn (it used to be a golf clubhouse!) and lots of good space for the event. Our family had a couple great picture!

and Andrew had an instant classic picture!

Liam, meanwhile, was holding court with Caitlin's dad and brothers. He was sharing with him all his invention ideas, and they were all thoroughly entertained!

 

One of the highlights was the dance party. 

The Jensens were out in full force - Papa was out cutting a rug, just loving life, and T's boys were so excited.

Claire and Kate loved being out there, and Liam (and his famous "footwork") challenged one Andrew's friends to a dance battle through an entire song! it was intense and hilarious - and was all Liam could talk about for the rest of the weekend.