We finally took a trip down to Smithfield over the weekend, and it was so great to see everyone! Wes and Megan blessed baby Cole on Sunday, so we took a long weekend and tried to fit in as much as we could. We got to see all of our siblings except Jeff's family, and we missed them!
On Saturday we took the kids to lunch with Wes and Meg's family, and then we went to see Dustin's sister's new house. Good job, Laney and Rod! They have done some remodeling and it is darling. We are so excited for baby Halle to come, and for her to see her cute pink room!
After lunch we went to Darin and Trina's to see McKenna's kitties. They were so darling, and it was cute to see the kids lovin' on them, especially McKenna.


McKenna is a true animal lover, definitely her mother's girl. Apparently, when the kitties were born, one didn't make it, and McKenna tried giving it mouth-to-mouth. Whoa! That is real love! It was also pretty funny to see the kitties with Trina's boxers. They were so VERY interested in every move the kitties made.
My parents, Jenna and Preslie drove up to Smithfield to meet us and Garret, Trulie, and Jace for dinner on Saturday night. We thoroughly enjoyed Callaway's with them. We hadn't been there in so long, and it was delish, as always.
On Sunday, Cole's blessing went very well. Wes did such a good job. I know you always say that, but really, it made me cry. My hubby comes from good stock, I think! However, I'm really disappointed with myself. By the time I got around to pictures, he was the only one who was still in his "outfit." No picture of him and daddy on his blessing day...oh, well, I guess that happens when you are number 4 of 4 crazy kids! I was so happy that we got to stay at Wes and Megans, they are such awesome hosts and I got a little extra time to enjoy this little angel. He is so sweet and roly-poly, I could not get enough of those cheeks! And just look at those little legs! He could make anyone baby-hungry. And I was not a hard sell...

We had a great time afterward at their house with yummy food and good company. We were so happy to have a little bit of sun that afternoon so the kids could play outside together. They made a trip up to the barn to see Wes' new little mule colt, Sunset. Isn't she adorable!
Hudson has SO MUCH fun with his little boy cousins. He tries to do everything they do.


Kennedy was so happy to see Sunny again, she is so impatient for Dustin to get our pasture ready so she can come up to Rexburg.
Kennedy is pretty jealous that Taft, Seth and Katelyn can just walk up to Grandpa's anytime they want and see him and the animals. Taft cracks me up around the horses. As Wes says, he thinks he is the man from Snowy River and doesn't hesitate to hop in the corral and try to show off.
Here is Dustin, trying to have a little snooze after lunch, and some of the girls decided that while he was vulnerable they would try to get in a little payback for all of the teasing.

(having a nap in the middle of the floor in that position? He
does kind of look like he's asking for it...)
Jami, you'll be happy to know, they fared no better than you usually do... :)
On Monday we went down to Bridgerland and had breakfast with Wes in the cafeteria. He really talked up the breakfast burritos, and they were awesome. I really should have taken a picture, it was huge and delicious. It was so great to be in Cache Valley on a relaxing Monday. We stocked up on our Utah faves: We hit Pepperidge for cookies and goldfish by the pound, and Lee's for Casper's Dressing and DeVerle's seasoning.
Monday afternoon, we picked up Jacer and met Garret at Bluebird* for lunch. Jami, Jenna, Preslie and my mom came too, and it was just another party. We were a little early, so we took the kids to the park to get out a little energy. Let me tell you, having two of the sweetest people in the world for parents and being the littlest guy on the playground did not stop Jace from being the biggest bully there. He was hilarious, growling at everyone and pushing the kids who stalled on the slide. What a guy! I loved having a little time to play with him. Don't worry, G&T, he will be fine. Hang in there a little longer... :)
All in all, a GREAT weekend. OK, I can come back to Rexburg and be happy again. For a little while anyway....
*Ahh, Bluebird. You know, we've lived in the 'burg for about 5 years now, and we get to where we think, "we're fine up here with our Bajio and Papa Kelsey's and the Backyard and Fong's Chinese, and every sort of fast food you could ever want, and let's not forget all the yummy dessert places," but then we actually drive through Logan. Bluebird! Juniper! Mandarin Garden! Hamiltons! El Toro! That's not even counting Callaway's, Firehouse and Feng Shui in Smithfield. We even miss Chili's and El Sol. JEEZ! If you live there, please enjoy it!