Highlights from our trip
Of course the biggest highlight was going to the airport to pick up Jack...
Jack served a full-time mission in the Maceio, Brasil mission. Jack is a wonderful person. He is incredibly thoughtful, hardworking and smart. I'm glad he's my brother!
Big hug from Charlie
He's home!
Jack meeting Joey.
Did you know that Joey was named after Jack? They share the middle name of Garrett.
So happy he's home and alive!
He was really sick on his mission. Good thing he has mom to take care of him now :)
Buddies-- Papa and Charlie at the airport
Girl's afternoon--my mom took me, my sisters and cousins out to lunch. After lunch at Noodles & Co. we headed over to the fabulous Gourmandise bakery for european pastries and desserts. We shared a bunch of macaroons and each picked out a pastry. We ended the trip with pedicures, of course :) Thanks mom for the treat!
Girl's lunch!
picking out desserts with Laura, Brittany and Hailey.
I would like to think Hailey and I are the same height but I'm pretty sure she is taller than me now. Hailey is a great sister. She is so musically gifted and has a great sense of humor. She also can rock short hair and really, who can do that?!
I would like to think Hailey and I are the same height but I'm pretty sure she is taller than me now. Hailey is a great sister. She is so musically gifted and has a great sense of humor. She also can rock short hair and really, who can do that?!
pedicured feet :)
Nana put together the cutest baskets for the boys. Thanks mom :)
Charlie finding his Easter basket
The boys in their Easter outfits
celebrating Tony's birthday--Tony got a special birthday dinner with chocolate cake and ice cream. Lucky guy!
Tony's birthday dinner
As much as I miss my family, Tony is my home.
I'm happy wherever he is and I'm lucky to have him.
Gibson family day--we were able to meet up with our Gibson side of the family from Southern Utah. It was great to see grandma and papa, sweet aunt Sandi, plus our fun cousins: Cambridge, Parker, Addison & Beckett. We met for lunch and spent the afternoon at Thanksgiving Point's Dinosaur museum. Pictures from dinner that night...I'm happy wherever he is and I'm lucky to have him.
Cambridge and Charlie
Grandma and Papa Gibson
Me & Sandi
Uncle Tony and Beckett.
I wish we lived closer to our cousins!
Charlie and Beckett were becoming buds by the end of the night.
It was great seeing our Gibson family!
Being in my mom's kitchen. There is something comforting about sitting at the counter helping or watching your mom cook. My mom is such a great friend to me. I love her so much.
One day Chloe taught Laura and I how to make roasted chicken with lemon, garlic and thyme--that Chloe...she's a sweetie and so talented! I need her at my house :)
Shopping at the new City Creek Center and Trolley Square, lunch dates with old friends, playing at the park, going to the temple...
treats at Kneaders
The best part was spending time with our extended family. It was so fun to watch our boys interact with everyone.
Brian & Laura--such a cute couple.
Laura is an angel and Brian is such a great friend. He is so great at keeping in touch with me.
He's a great brother.
Grandpa with his grandsons
My boys adore their grandpa. He is great at making people feel special and that is something I love about him.
My cousin Marcus and his family! We love you Brittany and Johnny!
Though only 12, Trent was the best uncle while we were there. Charlie lovingly referred to him as "guy" and followed him around. Charlie still talks about playing with "guy."
Charlie talks about his time at "Nana and Papa's house" constantly. That and "guy" and the "woof woof" (Laura and Brian's puppy Nya).
It was such a great trip. In fact, I'm getting teary eyed just looking at all these pictures! We had such a great time. We love everyone so much and can't wait to be together again.
