Joel & Joanna's Big Day

Wait... what? We're back in Arizona again!!

That's because the day that Joel and Joanna have been waiting for has finally arrived.

Another beautiful wedding unfolded three weeks after Joanna's sister Joylin got married!
Since a picture is worth a thousand words (and I love looking at pictures), I have put lots in this post.


Amelia and Chantel were the lovely guest book attendants.

 Here comes the Bride!

 The handsome ring bearer Uriah and the beautiful flower girl Jubilee.

 

The brides parents Brother Jared and Sister Joyce and the grooms Brother David and Sister Valerie.

 

Spencer and Joylin looking as happy as the Bride and Groom.

Joanna's nephew Jason and niece Kezia.

Uriah adores Serenah.

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The reception was held at the same place as Joylin and Spencer's. 

It was uniquely decorated very beautiful.

Joel's Mom made delicious truffles as the favor.

Very delicious cheesecakes with raspberry or blueberry syrup for dessert.


Don't they look soooo good!

Time for the speeches.

There was also a slide show.

Grandpa and Benaiah 

The Strite Family

The Wilson Family 

Brother Paul and Sister Holly with the happy couple.
Brother Paul officiated the ceremony and also was the MC at the reception.

The sad time for saying "Good Byes".

Best wishes to the happy couple!

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 After the wedding Justin and Kaitlyn invited everyone back to their house, so the party wouldn't end.
Kaitlyn had prepared delicious taco soup.

 There can't be boys without there being wrestling.

 

 Joshua and Abigail (with Lillia)

A beautiful sunset to end a beautiful day.

Chalk Talk | PA Creations

Elva Hurst is an excellent chalk artist.  Her master pieces of paintings, drawings, and chalking are made and displayed in her Barnyard Art Studio.

We attended a Chalk Talk meeting a few years ago, and had such a fun time that my Mom thought it would be nice to have one again with the homeschoolers club. 

For about an hour we sat spellbound watching Elva create her masterpiece to a recorded story and music.  This is the finished product.

Elva has a row of lights above her easel.   When the black light is shining you can see a sparrow in "A  Hand" in the sun, as she calls this chalk art 'All Gods Creatures'. 

She has fluorescent chalk to help create special effects as well.

Afterwards Elva taught us about drawing with colored pencils, and all the tips and tricks that come with it!

             

 

She gave us a very basic outline of a horse and then instructed us on shading.  

These are some of the finished products. 

Some of her very beautiful art work.

Feel free to visit elvaschalkart.com if you would like to know more about Elva.

She has a very busy traveling schedule so you might want to check her times before visiting.