Grandkids I love them all

Kristine was very productive during the week. She cut out a dress with a pinafore and bonnet. With the exception of the hem she had it all sewed before they left.

Anna and Leah were explaining to Zara how to match up the puzzle pieces to the "I Spy" game. Good little teachers.

Ira is such a cutie. He is a hearty eater too. He smiles easily and likes to be cuddled.

Sunday afternoon we all relaxed and blew bubbles in the back yard.

Zara loved her ride with dad. He rolled and bounced all over on the back yard.

Ira and Van had a go at the animal puzzle. Van was excited but I think 6:30 is a little early for Ira and puzzles. He seems to have his eye on something else.

Maia and Eli playing some Mancala. They had fun.

All got together to help support the tower Anna was building. Before it toppled over they were able to build it much higher.

Two trips in one

The Bryans made the long drive from Nebraska to do a two family vacation. First stop in Utah for Jerry's missionary farewell and staying with friends. Then on to our house to be here for Van's birthday celebration. They stayed a week and then returned to Utah to see family again before returning home.

Neal and Kristine had beautiful weather for sleeping out in the backyard all week.

The kids all slept in our bedroom. Somehow Maia ended up over by the computer one night. Rather than wake her we just covered her up.

Van's 1st Birthday was a Family Affair

Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends came to help Van celebrate his first birthday. He received some exciting gifts that we play with each day. He likes to dance to the silly song cd that his cousins gave him. He is getting the vroom down while playing with his trucks. He now has four balls and we play with them all. Great Grandma V gave him some puzzles that he likes, especially the giraffe.