We had heard that Landon and Alyssa Carlson (a young couple from California) were going to be honeymooning in Guatemala but didn't know exactly when. I was so excited to walk into Sunday meeting and see two more Americans! Laura, me, Landon, Alyssa - that made 4! They actually got married on Saturday, flew overnight, and got to Guatemala on Sunday morning. What a couple of days they had. When the meeting was informed that they were celebrating their first day as a married couple, they jumped into planning mode, and before we knew it, a cake had appeared. We sang a hymn for them, ate cake, and drank soda. (They asked me what we sing at weddings... "Happy Birthday??" But we all agreed that wouldn't be appropriate.)
After cake we went to the fruit stand near the house. Landon apparently developed excellent watermelon picking skills during his years as a single man, and he did me the honor of sharing some tips. Knocking is required, as well as acute hearing.
And it really worked!
Unloading their things... Abraham, always of service, met them at the airport at 5:00 am that morning and brought them to meeting. Landon and Alyssa had lunch with us, and then Esa, Laura, and I took them to find a hotel. They spent the rest of their time in Guatemala traveling and seeing all that they could see. We were so glad we got to meet them!
*And I almost forgot to mention: thanks to Laura for the photos!
Oh, I love the watermelon picking pictures! You'll have to pass on the technique.
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I enjoyed the "and before we knew it a cake had appeared" line. I have this new appreciation for cakes since reading your blog! (I did have a piece of chocolate cake today at a "branding dinner." :)
ReplyDeleteThe newlyweds are sure a cute pair! I'm sure your part in their honeymoon will be a special memory.