This week we headed to Phoenix to visit with family and for Laun to continue his writing on his dissertation.
Wednesday
(Grandparent day)
Laun’s up early to write and will be pretty busy doing that this week, so I plan on visiting my grandparents and siblings this week.
This boy has the cutest body.
After Carter’s nap we headed to Grandpa Mecham’s home to can some applesauce. I love these pictures of my kids helping because I have some pictures of me as a younger girl doing the same thing:) I love that my kids are lucky enough to have such an amazing Great Grandpa. Grandpa Mecham is one of the hardest working human beings on this earth and he reminds me of the energizer bunny. He’s so wise and sets an incredible example to all. He works hard at home, in the yard, in his church responsibilities, in the temple, etc.
I would love to know how much my Grandpa has canned in his lifetime. And my angel mother helps him often.
Luckily, Carter took a nap in the swing while we were there, so I could actually help. And Grandpa made us some delicious soup with bread for lunch.
Grandpa Mecham and Carter
Carter really loves his parents, but I think Grandma Turley is one of his favorites, too.
Then we went to see my Turley Grandparents.
One of the many great things about going to see Grandma is that she always has good food. My kids were pretty excited about their fudge bars. I love these pictures of them chatting with their Great Grandma Turley.
I have so many great memories around this kitchen table. This table was known as the “kids table” growing up, while the older ones ate in the dining room. Next to the table is the pantry, where I would often look for sugared cereals, which I was always excited about since we hardly ever had those types of cereals in our home. Grandmas food always seems better, because they can sugar you up and send you home:) Not only did I eat many wonderful meals here, but I have spent many holidays here. I’ve also colored around that table so many times while talking and laughing with my cousins. Love traditions, love childhood memories, love this home and love my Grandparents. And I love that now I can do the same thing for my family.
My Grandpa Turley (one of the kindest and most loving people I know) chatting with my mother.
Carter with his Great Grandma Turley.
Too bad Laun isn’t in these pictures…he’s at home with my dad, writing.
Grandpa and Porter comparing their hands. I still remember how happy Grandpa was when Porter was born with “Turley hands”.
Thursday
(sister day)
Carter napped like this a couple times today…at my moms home and later at my sister Rachel’s house.
Clayton and Porter played games on the computer (it’s too hot to be outside) while Carter napped on his play mat, again. And Marlee was excited to play with Lydia…she loves her girl cousins.
I got to hold two cute boys: Nathan (Rachel’s youngest) and Carter.
Then we picked up Laun and went to the Layton’s home for dinner and swimming. Lucky Laun brought his laptop with him to continue his writing.
The crazy thing is that I realized on the way to the Layton’s home that Laun has never been there before. So when we walked in and Laun saw the suspended seating table that his Grandpa Black made and invented he was so surprised and happy.
Grandma and Grandpa Black’s address (where Lucy grew up) is written on the underside of their table, very cool. Laun told his mom and she was pretty excited.
Laun also got to meet Laura and Justin’s baby boy Tucker for the first time.
Laun holding Tucker and Carter.
These boys are only 3 months apart in age.
Carter got to go in a swimming pool for the first time today. He hated it and liked it.
Clayton is such a good big brother.
Love my happy kids and the frowning one, too.
Our boys- I sure wish Cooper was here.
our princess
My sister Laura made an amazing dinner…I’m pretty sure my kids went back for seconds or more like thirds and fourths. It was a teriyaki type meat over coconut rice with veggie, I need to make it sometime. And she had shaved ice for dessert. I’m pretty sure my kids had a great night of swimming and eating.
Tonight, back at Grandma Turley’s Clayton read to Marlee. I love seeing my kids read together.
Friday
(brother day and birthday)
Today is Laun’s 36th birthday! He spent the morning writing while I took the kids to my brother Ted’s home to visit. Then we went to an aquarium.
Carter just kicked it in the baby carrier.
The kids favorite part was probably feeding the fish.
There was one fish that the kids would actually pet- strangest thing.
The fished splashed enough that Savannah and Marlee got wet.
Laun finished his writing this morning, so we went out for lunch to celebrate his birthday at the Knock Kneed Lobster.
The food was just alright, but all the different sauces were fun.
I think we wore Carter out.
Laun took the boys night fishing and Tyler and Sqwags came along.
Earlier I traced all of the kids hands to make a gift for Laun.
I cut out all the fabric hands and my mom sewed the apron…she’s a saint.
I love baby hands. His hand was the hardest to trace, he moves a lot:)
I got the idea from Lucy, since she made a couple aprons for Mike. This one she made not too long before Mike passed away, for his last Christmas. She included the kids nick names and their ages…I think I’m going to add that on to Laun’s apron, too.
Laun was only 6 1/2 months old when she made it. I’m so glad we have this apron.
Saturday
Laun loves his apron and he wore it this morning as he made pancakes.
This baby is a ray of sunshine in our lives, especially during this stressful time of trying to wrap up Laun’s degree.
We had Laun’s birthday cake today-cheesecake, thank you Costco.
My parents with our kiddos. We are so appreciative of them and all they do for us.
It was a very good week. Laun got all the writing done that he was hoping to and got to do some fishing. I got to visit with lots and lots of family.
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