The James family left the land of humidity and corn and went west to visit family. We started in Utah, drove to Idaho, returned to Utah and then went to Washington. We were gone for 16 days and we easily could have stayed for another 60! It was great to see everyone!! I really wish we lived closer so we could see everyone more often. With Rosalee being so young it's hard because she changes a lot between visits. Plus it'd be nice for her to develop a strong friendship with her cousins. I just have to keep reminding myself that Jesse graduates next April so maybe soon we will be close to family!
We had SO much fun at the zoo in Idaho Falls! We got to go with some of Jesse's family and Jesse's friend Matt, his wife and son Emerson. Rosalee LOVED the monkeys! They made all sorts of weird noises and would sit against the glass looking at her. It was funny watching my nephews because they would get so excited over the smallest things. It made me so happy to surround myself with the kids because it helps me appreciate the world better.
All of us waiting on the sidewalk for the parade to start
Jesse's dad's 1940 Chevy which Jesse and his dad drove in the parade
Jesse's dad's 1940 Chevy which Jesse and his dad drove in the parade
How Rosalee and her cousin Hudson spent their time during most of the parade...
On the 4th of July Jesse's parents wanted to take family pictures so here is a picture of them in front of the car. I had 3 pictures of the whole family taken on my camera and this is the best one. We also tried again for a family picture after the blessing of the twins. Again 3 were taken and this was the best one. Everyone in Jesse's family is in the pictures except for his eldest sister's husband who had to work (he's a pilot) and couldn't come out for the vacation.
On the 4th of July Jesse's parents wanted to take family pictures so here is a picture of them in front of the car. I had 3 pictures of the whole family taken on my camera and this is the best one. We also tried again for a family picture after the blessing of the twins. Again 3 were taken and this was the best one. Everyone in Jesse's family is in the pictures except for his eldest sister's husband who had to work (he's a pilot) and couldn't come out for the vacation.
Last year the James family had a hot dog cook off and this year the food item was vanilla ice cream. We had everything from ice cream toppings to drinks to a bacon waffle ice cream sandwich (mine). Grandma James once again won the award for best taste and I won the award for most unique.
We set off fireworks in the driveway outside of Jesse's parent's place. Rosalee had a fun time playing with her cousin Kaylee and watching the bright fireworks.
2 comments:
Too bad we didn't know you were coming. We would have LOVED to see you again. Glad to see you are having so much fun! Rosalee is getting so big and beautiful!!!
It looks like you guys had a great trip! I miss you 3!
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