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The Wedding Website of Mattie Joyner and Alexander Caird
From the weekend we met to our most recent photos! Enjoy our journey! <3
It all started when he decided he wanted to visit Pagosa on a whim. We went hiking in the snow, the hot springs, and walked around down town.
It all started when he decided he wanted to visit Pagosa on a whim. We went hiking in the snow, the hot springs, and walked around down town.
We soaked at the hippie dip all morning .
We soaked at the hippie dip all morning .
She enjoyed all of the hiking we were doing. She has no fear!
She enjoyed all of the hiking we were doing. She has no fear!
My first time down in ABQ for a visit! We took Freya out on lots of walks.
My first time down in ABQ for a visit! We took Freya out on lots of walks.
The first time Freya came with to Pagosa!
The first time Freya came with to Pagosa!
After lots of moving... we went out to dinner!
After lots of moving... we went out to dinner!
He showed me around ABQ and we went to the zoo! The picnic in the park was fun.
He showed me around ABQ and we went to the zoo! The picnic in the park was fun.
More walks in Pagosa when he came to visit next.
More walks in Pagosa when he came to visit next.
Enjoying the hot springs on a cool morning.
Enjoying the hot springs on a cool morning.
When we went to Flagstaff to visit his family!
When we went to Flagstaff to visit his family!
On our way to Texas! We stopped in Roswell for the museum.
On our way to Texas! We stopped in Roswell for the museum.
In Austin visiting historical sights.
In Austin visiting historical sights.
goofing around while getting ready for dinner with my dad and Kathie.
goofing around while getting ready for dinner with my dad and Kathie.
All dressed up and ready for dinner :)
All dressed up and ready for dinner :)
Had a blast at McCall's pumpkin patch! We spent alllll day there! Got sunburned, but we got some awesome pumpkins!
Had a blast at McCall's pumpkin patch! We spent alllll day there! Got sunburned, but we got some awesome pumpkins!
We both love fall so it was a perfect date.
We both love fall so it was a perfect date.
We dressed up as some of our favorite characters and went to McCall's Haunted attractions.
We dressed up as some of our favorite characters and went to McCall's Haunted attractions.
Freya loves pumpkins!
Freya loves pumpkins!
Back to Pagosa! Xan came to visit me while I was a lead in the Cinderella musical.
Back to Pagosa! Xan came to visit me while I was a lead in the Cinderella musical.
Mattie (in a wig) singing as a duo with the other stepsister. It was such a blast!
Mattie (in a wig) singing as a duo with the other stepsister. It was such a blast!
Last day in Pagosa! Thank you Joanne for letting me stay with you and Summit! On to a new adventure living with Xan.
Last day in Pagosa! Thank you Joanne for letting me stay with you and Summit! On to a new adventure living with Xan.
Right before we headed back to ABQ. It Grayson's first time in a restaurant! It was so hard leaving my closest friends in Pagosa.
Right before we headed back to ABQ. It Grayson's first time in a restaurant! It was so hard leaving my closest friends in Pagosa.
Quick Christmas trip to PA! It was nice to see everyone :)
Quick Christmas trip to PA! It was nice to see everyone :)
First wedding of the season!
First wedding of the season!
Weekend Chilling
Weekend Chilling
Jake's Graduation from Nursing School!
Jake's Graduation from Nursing School!
Date night at the Van Gogh exhibit!
Date night at the Van Gogh exhibit!
Paddle boat before the wedding.
Paddle boat before the wedding.
Wedding #2 of the year! Destination wedding and it was a blast!
Wedding #2 of the year! Destination wedding and it was a blast!
On our way back home.
On our way back home.
I love getting to spend my day off with these 2 goofballs.
I love getting to spend my day off with these 2 goofballs.
Birthday Shenanigans! They did a brisket for my birthday!
Birthday Shenanigans! They did a brisket for my birthday!
Aquarium and the gardens!
Aquarium and the gardens!
More birthday shenanigans. We can't take normal photos.
More birthday shenanigans. We can't take normal photos.
I said YES!
I said YES!
Meet Loki!
Meet Loki!
Rainy, but we still had a blast at Hershey Park!
Rainy, but we still had a blast at Hershey Park!
We spent all day here and stayed for Hershey Park in the Dark as well!
We spent all day here and stayed for Hershey Park in the Dark as well!
Our roommate sent us this photo while we were on vacation. Apparently, any time we aren't home this is the look she gives him.
Our roommate sent us this photo while we were on vacation. Apparently, any time we aren't home this is the look she gives him.
Dinner at Ludwig's Grille and Oyster Bar
Dinner at Ludwig's Grille and Oyster Bar
Had some AMAZING seafood while we were on the east coast!
Had some AMAZING seafood while we were on the east coast!
Hung out in downtown Philly!
Hung out in downtown Philly!
REN FAIRE!
REN FAIRE!
Morgan and Brent met us at the Ren faire.
Morgan and Brent met us at the Ren faire.
Halloween 2022 "Hey Beni, looks like you're on the wrong side of the river."
Halloween 2022 "Hey Beni, looks like you're on the wrong side of the river."
Pumpkin carving contest for work! He carved a heart.
Pumpkin carving contest for work! He carved a heart.
Freya waiting on people to come get candy on Halloween!
Freya waiting on people to come get candy on Halloween!
Engagement Photos!
Engagement Photos!
SO EXCITED! These girls helped me say Yes to the Dress!
SO EXCITED! These girls helped me say Yes to the Dress!
Thanksgiving Rent a Pup is ready! haha She LOVES wearing festive bandanas.
Thanksgiving Rent a Pup is ready! haha She LOVES wearing festive bandanas.
Christmas! We stayed in ABQ in 2022 and video chatted with all of the fam. Freya sported a festive outfit too!
Christmas! We stayed in ABQ in 2022 and video chatted with all of the fam. Freya sported a festive outfit too!
Christmas 2022! Video call with Mattie's Family.
Christmas 2022! Video call with Mattie's Family.
Xan's ring came in for the wedding! We were super excited! It turned out AMAZING!!!
Xan's ring came in for the wedding! We were super excited! It turned out AMAZING!!!
We spent New Years with Xan's mom and dad in Cloudcroft NM. They moved back after being in SD for awhile! This view is from their back and it is just STUINNG.
We spent New Years with Xan's mom and dad in Cloudcroft NM. They moved back after being in SD for awhile! This view is from their back and it is just STUINNG.
Aquarium days with Max and the kiddos. Zara is one of our flower girls. Before they moved to PA, we would try to make it to the zoo and aqarium
Aquarium days with Max and the kiddos. Zara is one of our flower girls. Before they moved to PA, we would try to make it to the zoo and aqarium
WE GOT A HOUSE! WOOO! If finally happened in March of 2023.
WE GOT A HOUSE! WOOO! If finally happened in March of 2023.
We only had a loveseat in the living room at first. That didn't stop Freya from joining us while watching movies.
We only had a loveseat in the living room at first. That didn't stop Freya from joining us while watching movies.
Bridal shower in Pagosa CO. We had a blast and the best part was getting to see everyone and catch up.
Bridal shower in Pagosa CO. We had a blast and the best part was getting to see everyone and catch up.
Family outing in Texas. We went to visit Mattie's side in New Braunfels TX. It was a weekend full of adventure, fun and surprises.
Family outing in Texas. We went to visit Mattie's side in New Braunfels TX. It was a weekend full of adventure, fun and surprises.
Traveled to kansas for a funeral on Xan's side of the family. We loved getting to opportunity to dress up and meet with family.
Traveled to kansas for a funeral on Xan's side of the family. We loved getting to opportunity to dress up and meet with family.
Lunch in Kansas with Xan's Family!
Lunch in Kansas with Xan's Family!
Professional Engagement photos! SOOO excited to see all the photos from the wedding. Payton is amazing!
Professional Engagement photos! SOOO excited to see all the photos from the wedding. Payton is amazing!
For all the days along the way
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