This past week Jacob and I drove down to Utah for two big events. The first one was my mom's surprise 80th birthday party. We held it at her ward and it turned out really nice. It was fun to see several of my relatives that I haven't seen in years.
Lindsey, Halter & Delina
Here are 11 of the 17 grandkids of my parents.
Tytyn, Knox & Mason. Three of my parents great grandkids.
My mom's sister, Ute Augat is next to her with her daughter Gina. On my mom's right is my cousin Gordan, who is a twin & this is his family. I think its been 20 years since I've seen them.
While we were in Utah we stayed with John and Jan. What amazing hosts they were and so patient with us. We had family & friends coming and going at all hours and they were so accommodating.
I was so glad I got to hang out with Jan on Saturday. We went shopping and then attended the Draper Temple. What a special day!
On Saturday morning we had our second event we went to Utah for... a bridal shower for Jacob's fiancé, Janette. I really appreciate everyone who came and gave her their support. She got so many fun gifts that she was so excited about. I wanted her to meet our family, especially since they won't have a reception in Utah. She is so sweet and we're so excited to have her become part of our family.
Karen, Emily & Tiera
Heidi & Jan
Kathy, Janette & one of her roommates
Sharon & Lisa
Lindsey & Janice
Christine & Misty
Delina & my mom (Christa)
The 2 grandmas, Christa & Mary Ellen
Jan, Karen & Kay Lynn
Here's a picture of my immediate family. We haven't had one for quite sometime.
It was a long drive for a short weekend, but well worth the trip!
This was a fun post for me since I haven't seen so many of these people in such a long time either! Halter's smile is contagious. Really wish I could have been at that shower. Thanks to Heidi for doing the group gift from us all. I've heard great things about Janette. They sure are a cute couple.
ReplyDeleteIt was really fun to have you here. I wish we had even more time together. It was fun to go shopping. I sent the picture you requested earlier this evening. Hopefully you got it.
ReplyDeleteIt was so fun to see you and everyone else, glad we could come! And excited for Janette to be part of our family:)
ReplyDeleteSo wishing I could have been there for these big events!! Can't wait till the wedding!
ReplyDeleteSo wishing I could have been there for these big events!! Can't wait till the wedding!
ReplyDeleteIt was so great your family got together for your mothers birthday. It looks like it was a great weekend. Jacob looks so happy. I will really miss seeing them get married. You have a really busy summer planned. I loved seeing your family picture. That is priceless.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have been there at the shower. It looks like she had a good turn out. She seems like a really great girl.
ReplyDeleteLooks like lots of fun things going on. Looks like lots of people came for Janette's bridal shower, that's so nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! It was so fun to see you. I don't know how you always have so much energy
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