A little wedding story

Eric and Susan were married 13 years ago. I just couldn't resist sharing one of the family stories including pictures.

Nathan not only greeted the happy couple as they exited the Portland Temple but he also hid under balloons in the back seat of the honeymoon car. Several minutes later the new couple returned him to his parents.

Now on to the story.


Susan grew up in the Columbia River Gorge on the Washington side of the river. Glen reserved accommodations for our immediate family in Hood River on the Oregon side for the wedding weekend. It turned out to be more spacious than we had expected with an extra bedroom. Glen explained to Susan that since we had the extra room, she and Eric could just use it instead of going somewhere else for their honeymoon. That way they could save some money. Susan, being the good sport that she always is, went along with it without stamping her feet or any other such behavior.

While having their pictures taken outside the temple, Eric decided it was a good time to make her day even better.

He pulled a paper from his wallet

. . .and showed her the receipt for accommodations at the Lodge in Stevenson, Washington, one of her favorite places.

This made her very happy.


Congratulations on 13 great years, four wonderful children, and for putting up with Glen & Nate and their jokes.

Eric's wedding was the first of all the Ostler grandchildren. All of the "Ostler Women" were in attendance for this great occasion.


Of course that meant that Susan and Eric were presented with a going away outfit at their wedding luncheon!

You know what they say; you don't just marry your spouse but also their family!