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Kurt and Lauren Get Married!

This last week my brother Kurt--whose first wife passed away ten years ago--got remarried to a woman named Lauren. Kurt has four children and she also has four children so they involved their children in the ceremony which took place in Dimple Dell Park in Sandy. We're excited for them in this new chapter of their lives! I'm happy that Kurt and Alice's children now have someone to be a mom to them. And for Kurt to have a companion. Welcome to our family, Lauren!

Scott took lots of pictures and I took a few as well.  And for my older children who are wondering why my youngest two got to attend, they were invited at the last minute because not as many were going to be able to come as originally thought. Kurt has a LOT of nieces and nephews and there wasn't room to invite them all. 

Almost all of Kurt's ten siblings were able to come. Heidi and Kent weren't able to but Liesl flew in from Oregon, Craig drove up from St. George, JoEllen drove from Rexburg, and Neil drove from Kansas. And I drove up all the way from Orem.

Kurt's bishop did a good job marrying them. He gave them two pieces of advice in seeking happiness together:

1.  Follow the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ

2.  Forget yourself and serve others

Good advice for all of us.  Here we are standing around before the ceremony visiting:






























After a little while, we all sat down and waited as the bride made her entrance escorted by her oldest son:























Kurt's bishop married them:









Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Hansen:




And the exceptionally dashing photographer, my best man:









Comments

  1. BrianJune 26, 2022 at 8:01 PM

    Did you have any of the larger family photos?

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    1. PaulaJune 27, 2022 at 3:09 AM

      Unfortunately I do not. Maybe JoEllen does?

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  2. JoEllenJune 26, 2022 at 9:29 PM

    Nice post, Paula. And gorgeous pictures, Scott! I was very impressed.

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  3. MelanieJune 27, 2022 at 5:33 AM

    Thanks for sharing! These pictures were great and it was nice to see everyone!

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