We drove all day Saturday to get to Utah. We stayed the night [5 or so hours] at Jordan's parent's house in Cedar Hills. It was nice to get out of a car and sleep in a bed for a little bit.
We then drove the last 6 hours to Donnelly. We got to my family's ward 15 minutes before sacrament was over. We walked in and surprised them! It was so fun.
We were finally there!
This is Hannah Banana posing for me after I did her hair all cute and curly and had painted her finger and toenails. She is so talkative now, which was NOT how she was the last time I saw her. It was cool to hear what she had to say.
It was fun for Emilee to play with her niece Camryn.
Ems is the baby of the family and one of my best friends.
She goes to Boise State University and is in an awesome sorority.
She gets more beautiful every time I see her.
This is my brother Scott's little boy Spencer. He would jump every time the flash went off.
Ha ha
Like he'd never had a picture taken before. :]
Getting ready to go out for the day!
Camryn likes Ems' scarf.. she was a mini Mary.
Carly & Scott would spend the days that Scott was working, with us!
So much fun hanging out with family.
Camryn had fun checking out her new surroundings for the week.
This little girl LOVES yogurt.
She begged for it..
Made bird lips for it..
Made faces when she didn't get it fast enough..
and relished every scoop she got [faces included] :)
Giving loves to the Mom that loves on her so much!
While I was feeding Camryn,
mister Gavin decided to get in on the delish-ness.
Some of us wondered if it would snow during the trip..
And some, like Hannah here,
kicked the snow wishing for a White Thanksgiving..
woulda been fun.
We drove to where Scott and Jason were working and said hello.
This is totally frame-able.
parking next to someone has never been so fun..
ok so I'm getting corny and cheesy with my captions..
so sue me.
Camryn LOVES swings.
Doesn't quite know what to do with herself while in them,
but she enjoys the ride!
My 2 bests.
I miss staying up late and giggling with you 2.
Having our inside comments/jokes.
Eating popcorn and being silly with each other.
Emilee is such a free spirit.
She really is her own person.
I love that about her.
She is so different and yet, is totally herself.
Me, I'm not quite sure about just yet.
But I do like to have fun.
This is what I want when we turn 50.
Growing old together and still so in love..
[not calling you 2 old mom].
Still so young in my eyes. :]
Our little family's adventures.
They just make me smile.
Such great friends they are.
She has helped make me the person I am today.
I owe so much to you Mom.
and I'm grateful for it all.
These 2 are never-ending smiles in my life.
Jordan is my partner in everything.
The love of my life.
Miss Camryn is the one that holds me in the palm of her hand.
My wish is her happiness.
She means everything to me and I am so blessed for the chance to be her Mother.
This man, right here, the one with the smile-eyes,
he is the greatest Dad in the world.
He has helped me decide who I wanted to be.
The choices I would make and the person
I people would like as a friend/family member.
He is truly wonderful in my eyes.
I love holding and caring for this little body.
She makes it all worth-while.
We took a day at the park, which happens to be near the lake.
It was so beautiful!
Windy, very chilly and I think that's when Camryn got a cold.
My beautiful Mother Lori.
All of the siblings.
Our family is getting bigger and bigger! I love it.
My oldest brother Mike, Jaime, Hannah and Gavin
Mike, you have been in a battle for awhile now
& I admire you so much for your attitude and abilities.
You are so strong to me.
Jaime has had to do a lot and she hasn't faltered.
She is an awesome Mom, manager, sister-in-law and homemaker.
Then My brother Jason, Wife Lisa, Bryson, Megan, Kimberly, Tyler, Emma
and Soon-to-be #6!
Jason is a deputy and a dang good-looking one I might add!
Lisa has had SUCH great patience with so many little ones.
They both have taught their children the gospel so well.
Arron, Jody, Lexie, Ethan, Josilyn & Jackson
Arron is such a hard working Father and loves playing
with his sweet little ones and being with his beautiful wife.
Jody, you are such an outgoing fun loving person!
I don't know anyone who wouldn't want to be your friend.
Then Scott, Carly & Spencer
Scott has such a great heart.
He's been down here in AZ for the last week & a half.
It's nice having you here with us. If only for a short while.
Carly has such a tender heart and wonderful talents.
She is thoughtful and very pretty.
We are the youngest married couple in the family.
Soon to be you Ems!
Jordan loves playing with Camryn and having 'little moments' with her.
She loves seeing her Daddy come through the door from work.
I love hearing him talk about things that excite him.
You are one that I am truly myself with.
No pretending, no shows to put on.
The baby of the family, Emilee & My parents.
The parents that raised me. Took care of me, nurtured me.
The littler sister who was always a friend when I needed one.
The one who never left my life.
The one that changes but never her Self.
[if that makes sense.]
Emilee-toe!
Jason & Lisa
Arron & Jody
Mike & Jaime
The youngest sibling Emilee & the oldest Mike.
They look so much a like and everyone else looks similar.
Although, over time, we all tend to morph into look alikes of one another :] hahaha
Scott & Carly, my brother that's right above me in age.
Mike & His boy Gavin
His wife Jaime & Miss Hannah Banana
That night we gathered to exchange our sibling and cousin gifts.
This is Gavin. It was Jordan, Camryn, & I's first time meeting him.
He's a month older than Camryn.
All the little cousins drew each other's names & all of my siblings drew one another's names and got them and their spouse a present.
It was a homemade Christmas and turned out to be one of the best!
Camryn's first Christmas gift was from her cousin Hannah Banana.
She got a cute dress and a new pop-up book to read.
Mister Jackson has hair like Chris Farley! ha ha
He has gotten so big since I saw him for Camryn's birth.
Spencer got a Family book.
He likes sittin with his Daddy.
Mister Gavin likes to crawl around & he got stuck.
Eating pie and posing for pics
Emilee & Carly playing together
My sister Jody made a game called "Oh Beans".
It was so fun to play.
Especially around midnight :]
Playing games is what we like to do!
Camryn got a little jealous.
I think that's why she was crying..
Giving piggy back rides to Miss Hannah.
Slept most the way from Utah to Idaho.
Sleeping with Henry her new hippo from the Thrift Store in Mccall.
Saying goodbye in Middleton where my Mom's family had Thanksgiving dinner.
My eyes were so red and puffy from all the crying I did.. It was sad.
Which do I look more like?
My Mom?
Or my Dad?
Goodbyes are so sad.
The drive home I told Jordan, let me sleep for a little bit and then I'll wake and switch ya..
I was out for about 2 or so hours. It felt nice. Thanks lovey.
Out like a light.
She climbed as high as I'd let her.. ha ha
She LOVED that I let her crawl around every once in awhile to stretch her little chub legs.
[and change her diaper]
Didn't like getting stuck for long..
I went in to check on her the next morning and heard her talking as I opened the door. I found her just starring at her mobile talking to it. So precious.
Such a smiley girl..
I love family so much.
I'm so glad we were able to make it up to see them all.
Jordan's included. It was nice to be able to have the means to do so.
I love you.
