Oliva Family: Spencer Alan :)

Spencer is the best brother ever - at least thats what he tells me and since I have no biological brothers to test that theory I will take his word for it. Hes pretty great, we go way back and he has tought me a lot. I have always looked up to him and I have always been proud of him, but this one tops em all.

Thanks to my Amazing Brother Spencer, I got the chance to go here:

(All Photography by Elliott Hamilton)

And even though the trip was fun, the reason we were there was even more special. Spencer and his new Bride, Michelle, choose to be sealed in the San Diego LDS Temple. So Mom, me and E-man flew out to California to be there for them. Dad flew to Arizona and drove out with Melissa, Darren and the kiddos. We had a blast. We had a few hickups along the way - like dad forgetting his suit, or dad falling in the water, or dad... just kidding. Love you daddio :) but the end results was beautiful.

While in San Diego was stayed at Grandma Wamplers house. The house should be called Grandma Wamplers Heaven of Amazing Food :) We ate so good there. I loved the home grown avocados! Defintly a HUGE highlight of the trip. We got there Wednesday and mom and I did some shopping with included looking for a suit for day. Thursday night was the wedding dinner. We went to a fun Italian resteraunt and had a great meal. Some toasts were given and I got to meat alot more of moms side of the family. Friday morning was the sealing. It was a beautiful sealing. After the sealing we had pictures. A million of them. Then we headed over to a family friend of Michelle's and set up for the reception. Saturday we had a surprise 85th birthday party for Grandma Wampler that she told us she knew about and didn't want to go to. But we talked her into going and she ended up having a great time. And before we knew it Sunday came around and it was time to fly back home to Texas.

Mom and I thought we were getting 5 days of rest but well, were just not that kind of people. Were workers. So even though we didn't rest, and we may have come home more tired that when we left we had a great time. Just the fact that I got to spend 5 solid days with mom was worth it. I loved spending time with Mom. Shes so stinking amazing. And every time I am done I feel like a better person :) Thanks for the trip.

Here are some more pictures of the wedding that I liked. Thanks to daddio I didn't have to take my camera out once. Its pays off having a dad as a wedding photographer. ;)

Mr & Mrs Spencer Alan Hamilton as they walked out the Temple. :) I am so proud of Spence for his choice to get sealed in the temple. AND for choosing Michelle to do it with. Love you both.