The Demelo Family...Angela, Andrew and Franco
All NINE girls with Mom and Dad...LtoR: Andrea, Katie(due in 5 weeks), Cindy, Jill, Kristy, Tami, Angela, Allison and Melissa
Table #1. Nothing better than Lion House rolls and a taste of 100 desserts to keep a conversation going!
Cindy, Kristy and Mom...see where we get our beauty??!!
Evan, Cindy and AndreaWhat a wonderful weekend! The kids and I flew into SLC on Thursday night (thanks for picking us up, Krippy!). We played all day Friday and then picked up Evan at the airport before heading back up to Park City. (Since winter is on its way--check Mom/Dad's blog for how many "Days to Skiing" countdown--this might be the last time we are able to stay in the condo until next year! It will be rented out from November to March! )
Then "The Big Day" was finally here! Evan started off his Saturday morning by running 16 miles in preparation for his marathon in Ohio on September 19th. Kristy somehow persuaded me to go on a ride with her...mountain biking that is. I love to ride, but I didn't realize that she was plotting against me, planning my demise. After 1.3 miles of downhill and lovely gradual inclines, we looped around and headed back...to the 1.3 miles of 6% climbing grade...(if not more!). Needless to say, I made it out alive! A little unsteady on my feet, but ALIVE. But she wasn't finished with me yet... she then led me through 10 min of Bosu Ball exercises...OWWWW! I was a bit shaky when it was all over, but I felt great!! THANKS KRIP!
Anyway, back to the special day... (Sorry Ang...just wanted to give props to our newest CPT for a "killer" workout!)
After leading Mom astray on her way to the Bountiful Temple, we all finally made it...and for the most part, every family member was ON TIME! Even Melissa and Scott were there 5 min early! Stephens Standard Time was ahead of schedule on this day! After a beautiful sealing ceremony we all gathered outside for pictures and then we were off to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building for dinner. You can see from the pictures that we took over the place! And for the first time in years, all NINE daughters were in one place! It was so fun to talk, laugh, share "teenager" stories and catch up. It seems like we don't get enough time to do that these days...
As we were leaving The Rooftop restaurant, my Dad shared a thought with us...he reminded us of the great time we had that evening and how wonderful it was to have our family together. Then he asked us to imagine what eternity would be like if even ONE of us was missing. How we'd feel incomplete, even though there was joy. He told us to remember each other in our prayers, to work together and support one another so we could enjoy "forever" this way. Thank you Dad for bringing us together and striving to be the steady foundation for our family. LOVE YOU!
3 comments:
What a fun day!And that was a great thought from dad, and it didn't have a punchline that had to do with fulling fingers or picking your friends!I always love when you guys come visit!You were a great little trooper for someone who looked up at that big hill, eyes glazed and said "HOW am I going to make it up THAT?".One of the girls left a monkey here but don't worry, it is in safely clutched little toddler hands :)he keeps it around his neck and pets it.And tell Abbey I got her super cute bag material today!(I already have Meza's)Just don't expect it anytime before xmas :) Love you guys!
What a great post Tami. I think you captured a wonderful weekend better then any of us could.I love when you come to utah and I love your kids and seeing them too. Thank you so much for hanging with me on Friday. I miss just talking and not having to do anything inparticular with you. You and Evan were wonderful with pictures, and everything else. Love you! miss you until next time.
It was so great to see you and your little troop. :-)
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