Massachusetts Part 4

***Picture Overload Post***

Saturday we had another lazy morning and then went over to the Birrell's to be present for part of the 'Get Pretty Party'.  We had done our own hair and makeup but wanted to hang out a little bit with all the ladies.
Then we drove up to Hancock Shaker Village and shivered outside the barn for pictures...

I love this sequence of pictures with the chicken running in front of us...

Lots of Bridesmaids :)

I love this picture of us girlies...

Of course I had to get pictures of the boutonnieres, corsages and bouquets...

We met lots of wonderful people that are important to the Birrells.
Some cute kids were among them :)


On one of Jo's first visits out to Massachusetts while he and T were dating he met this little guy at church and ended up giving him his tie...so he wore it that night.  He calls Jo "JoJordan" :)






This couple's daughter actually married my good friend's nephew last year! 
That was a fun connection!


The barn looked beautiful!

Waiting....

Ring ceremony...


Bishop Heath briefly explained Jo and T's sealing in the temple that took place in June...




Then they each said a few words...




...and exchanged rings

Jo and T met on a rock climbing trip so I thought the little favors at the tables were cute!

Delicious food!

Funny story about the woman who's home we stayed in...
That first night after hearing from Jen that this woman was a lawyer in New York, James started to put some pieces together.  8 or so years ago he visited New York with some friends and stayed with a couple that was in one of the guy's mission presidency.  They got to know them a bit and James was almost positive this was the same woman.
T.J., Jo's other best man, had been on that same trip so when she came to the reception and we met her they related to her the experience and she remembered.
I don't know if any of that made sense, but in a nutshell, it's a small world :) 

I met Sarah's mom and here we are showing her our own ring exchange :)
The night before, Sarah had told me she liked my ring and suggested we trade...so we did!


Jo and T danced to Annie's Song by John Denver...

Then the D.J. surprised T and said that her grandfather had requested a dance.
They danced to It's a Wonderful World








It was very sweet!


Then, T and her dad had their dance...
a jazzed up version of Itsy Bitsy Spider...




...and then everyone was invited onto the dance floor.






It was so fun to see my dad dance!
He was a great sport and was out there for a while.






Of course James was out there and Angie danced several as well...






Jo and Mark had a moment...


T was dancing with one of her bridesmaids and Jen had a friend on the floor as well...


Ha!  So goofy!




I finally put my inhibitions aside and got out there as well!
I had Sarah take these pictures of the only moment our whole family has ever been dancing together!
Mom and Angie and I are wearing Sarah's scarves that she has named and likes to take places with her :)  We were very honored to have been given the privilege!

What a night!  The barn had been super chilly but after dancing for so long we were all pretty warmed up.  It was a really lovely evening where lots of memories were made.