Turns out, eloping is harder than one might think.
Especially eloping to Mexico, when your immigration status might be put in jeopardy.
So then you might decide to do it over Christmas vacation,
and everybody's thrilled,
and everybody (dad) takes extra time off work to be there
ruining chances to take more time off work 33 days later.
However, state and county licensing throw kinks in the best of your Christmas timing.
(But, you get a great Christmas trip out of the deal!)
You then go back to the original elopement at the county clerk's office in SLC-
with a plan to celebrate this fall with parents/siblings/friends in Mexico.
Only, at the last minute your mom panics that she won't be there.
So, let it be known, it's kinda impossible to elope...
You can give it a whirl, but I guarantee you I'll crash it.
And I'm so glad I did.
I've never seen this sweet boy of mine so incredibly happy.
I've never enjoyed his real smile so often.
I would have never gotten to spend an entirely delightful day to myself with Daniel.
It was so very touching, exciting, and humbling to participate in the creation
of this beautiful new family.
We love them both so very much.
We're excited for their future.
They are truly great men.
We're thrilled to have Daniel in our family - he's a find.
Everybody always told me how your heart grew when you had a new child.
Nobody warned me that it did the same thing when you gained a child through marriage.
The judge was wonderful.
Daniel gives THE BEST hugs!
Kim and Karyn (Bert's Dad and sister) made a last minute, quick trip up as well.
Their support meant the world.
Josh is a great friend of Justin and Daniel's and we're happy he'd take time off from work
to run over for the ceremony as well.
Daniel is signing - Jesse and I were lucky to be the witnesses.
After the ceremony we went to a true Italian pizzeria/gelato restaurant that
was meaningful to Justin and Daniel's dating period.
Adiel (by Josh) joined us and then took us over to his place, so that those of us
not able to attend their 'get together' that Friday night could see where it would be held.
He's a great host and friend.
He's from Mexico, near Daniel's hometown, and talked Daniel into
coming to the Provo area last winter.
I guess you could say 'he's responsible for their meeting.'
Thank you Adiel!
Just enjoying time with each other later that evening.
Such a cute couple!
They ordered their rings from a talented friend.
On our way!
Waiting...
Mazel Tov, Daniel and Justin!
Dad and I can't wait to GET TO MEXICO! :)
....
And professional/engagement pictures this spring...
when it's not so cold out....
cuz we're practical like that.
