Crystal Butler

My fabulous cousin, Crystal, got married this past weekend. I love her! She's always been just a sweetheart. She's tender hearted, pure hearted, and big hearted! I admire her and think she's just Celestial (seriously!). We played when we were younger, and I remember writing her letters for her birthdays, but it's been as we've been older that we've become real friends. I appreciate her generous and sweet spirit. I stayed with her this past October when she and her now husband (eek! she's married) were dating and discussing getting married. She said, "He's so kind to me!" and after having met him briefly, I saw that in the little things he did for her. I wasn't sure if they would actually get married, but when I've spoken to her on the phone since their engagement, she has always said, "I just feel so peaceful about things", and I think that's the best confirmation of a good decision.

During their wedding, her dad got up and passed out tissues. I noticed he took several for himself as did some of her brothers and of course her sister (I took one too and used it hahah). Crystal and Aaron stared at each other across the altar, with so much love it made me cry and so excited for them all at the same time. Her Grandpa Lyman sealed them for time and all eternity, and she got choked up when it were her turn to say, "Yes". She looked amazing in her dress (beautiful perfection for real but I'm sorry my camera is still broken) and just glowed.

After the wedding, we took some family photos (and discussed how being a secret service agent might actually be cool) and then some of us walked around the Visitor's Center. Then there was a luncheon after the actual wedding ceremony and she and Aaron spoke along with some other family members. We watched a video of the new Butler's sharing "their story" and then my cousin (her sister) played and sang Rascal Flat's song "The Broken Road". It was super sweet- I still can't believe she got through the song without just losing it!

I loved the luncheon and the reception also because it gave me time to talk to my cousins, some of whom I rarely see. Chad's commentary during the "breakfast lunch" just cracked me up, and he and I teased each other about who is next...It better darn well be me Chad- I don't care that I didn't participate when she threw the bouquet hahah! I got to know my other cousin, Alex's, wife Erin as well. She's super cute. I love how my family, especially all those Lyman's, are so good at pulling together and helping out. Taking down the decorations afterward and refilling food during the reception, were fun, because I was mingling with those I love. I don't get to see some of them except at "big events" but it feels like time hasn't passed at all, and we tease and talk just like we always have. It was also a great trip, because I road tripped with my sister, Holly. We decided to stay in a hotel right next to the temple and it was cool to spend a day with her just being girls. I love my family! They are the best!

Well, my best wishes to The Butlers. I know very little about Aaron, but his countenance seemed to match Crystals, and that is something that I don't think can be faked. I'm so grateful she's found someone seemingly worthy of her. Congratulations Crystal and Aaron!