We left July 10th and flew to Utah to meet up with some old friends and be reminded of our good times spent in Provo. An interesting moment for Adam and I was when were driving on the I-15 through American Fork towards Provo and we looked up over the mountains and both had rush of nostalgia and felt like we were home--the humorous part of that being we have always confident that we would never return to Utah to live. Never say never. We got to spend the first couple of days w/ Josh and Jenna--Adam's brother and sister-in-law who just got married a couple of months ago. While we were there we also got to go to an "Academy Arms" reunion and see Adam's old bishop and some good friends. It was an enjoyable time and it was fun to show off Jackson to college buds. We were able to house hop at friends houses for the next few days and enjoyed reminiscing and laughing each night.
We headed up to Swan Valley for a family reunion on the 16th to spend a couple of days. It was Adam's first experience with the BylundFest. A good time was had, although I don't think he got the full effect since only about 45 of the 122 members of the fam were in attendance. However, it was so fun for me to see aunts and uncles and cousins that I haven't seen in 6 years or so. We loved rafting on the snake river, but wished Jackson would have been old enough to go with us.
Our next stop on the 18th was Midway to a friends cabin. We had such a fun time playing ping-pong, playing tennis, and hanging out in the pool. It felt like a real vacation being with friends and being in a "cabansion" (a mansion that people refer to as a cabin). We returned to Provo for a couple of days and saw some more friends--Life doesn't get much better!
We flew to California on the 21st for Julie and David's wedding. It was great to be apart of their sealing and nice to be in California again. We finished off our visit by seeing Mark Abbott and Dave Keithly! What a treat!:)
We arrived back in Lexington at 5am on the 25, and Adam's mom and sister Lindsay came on the 26th---thus the delayed post:)
Jackson loved playing with Aunt Jenna and Uncle Josh! He gave them great smiles and a few giggles.
Adam and I have a special place in our hearts for Bishop Robertson because of the wonderful counsel he gave us while we were engaged just before we were married. Thanks Bishop!
Ruby and Scout Benson played beauty shop w/ Adam and Jackson
We spent one night w/ the Benson's who used live in Morehead when I was growing up! Last year we would babysit for them every once in a while!:) Such a fun fam!
Steve and Christina Bond--WE LOVE YOU!!! We couldn't get enough of them--we got to spend 2 Saturday nights w/ them and enjoyed every second! We miss our lost parties and our late night drop-ins!
Thomas liked Jackson:)
Thomas and Henry just keep getting cuter and cuter!
On our way up to Swan Valley we stopped for a night to visit w/ my mom's side of the family. It was soo fun! This is a pic of Mandi's 3 kids and Jennifer's 3 kids (Morgan, Hunter, Brance, Jace, Taylor, River)
4 Generations!!! Grandpa Lee, Pam, Me and Jackson!
After a night w/ Grandpa Lee, we were also able to spend a night in Brigham w/ Grandma and Grandpa Reynolds. I loved that Jackson got to meet 3 sets of his Great Grandparents. He is anxious to meet his G.Grandma and Grandpa Little in Nauvoo.
4 Generations! Grandma Rhea Grandpa Bruce, Bob, Me, and Jackson!
Our family in front of the cabin at Swan Valley
Around the world Ping Pong!
Friends at the Cabansion!
One of Adam's mission companions Mateus
Rob and Kristy--Before we got married Kristy was my roommate and Rob was Adam's roommate:)!! We had a blast!!! We are so excited for their baby in January!
The Bramwell's! It was great to meet Madison!
LOL. This is a picture of Adam and I celebrating our 2 year anniversary--romantic I know:) We were in California and could only be gone for a couple of hours since Jackson always needs some of his mama's milk. We decided to go to Outback Steakhouse for dinner--this is a pic of Adam telling "sweet nothings" at the restaurant:)
CONGRATS JULE AND DAVID!!! Julie and David were sealed for time and all eternity at the San Diego Temple on July 23rd! We were so grateful we were able to be there on their special day! They looked so happy and so in love!
Adam and I were so excited that we were able to see Dave and meet his finacee.
We could never get tired of Marky Mark!
3 comments:
I got worried when I didn't see our picture right off the bat. I was sure we were the highlight of your whirlwind tour. :) It was so fun having you guys stay with us. Come back soon!
You had a very busy trip! Sounds like a ton of fun.
you guys are such a cute little family :)
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