Our family decided that it was time for all of us to get together. The last time we say each other - all together that is, was my Grandpa Bill's 90th birthday, so we thought it was about time. I've seen my sister and other brothers since then a few times, but my older brother, Mika and his wife, Jessi and their kid, Luke hadn't even gotten to meet Jorel yet! It was so fun to have everyone together! Mika and Jessi got here on the morning of the 9th, so they actually got to come a little earlier. I think it was nice for them to be able to get here a day early so they could have Jorel all to themselves and get that out of their system so we could all enjoy having everyone around. We didn't want to make it just about the kid, you know? Anyway, we went out to Ted and Allen's that night to enjoy some grub and just visited.
The following day we just relaxed until the rest of the siblings got into town - Jaana, her hubby, Paul and Jake, and then we watched a family video from 1984. It is so funny to see us that young and to see how much Jorel looks like each of us - he's definitely a Nugent! Thursday we started with some Finnish pancakes for breakfast - SO yummy! Then went to Sand Hollow to enjoy some sunshine and wade in the water. Lots of chatting, fishing, and floating made the day. Jorel also decided he liked to eat dirt.
We went up to Springdale that night to enjoy a delicious dinner at Wildcat Willies - if you haven't figured it out yet, we usually plan our activities around our eating!
On Friday we went to Bryce Canyon. I hadn't been there before - sad, I know, but it really is beautiful. Pictures just can't capture what you see when you're there. The ride up and back was quite entertaining - we borrowed a van from Cross Creek so we could all fit into one vehicle. I think we were all delirious on the way home! We decided to stop and eat some Carl's Jr. on the way back cause we couldn't wait any longer.
We gathered around the fire pit when we got home and roasted some marshmallows. In case you didn't know - Reese's s'mores are really good, thanks Paul for reminding us of its goodness! Saturday was the last day so that the family didn't have to stick through traffic on Sunday and they could have a day to rest before getting back to work on Monday. We had a yummy BBQ and went bowling to end the fabulous weekend.
Everyone got home safe and are ready for part 2 with my dad in October! Hooray for the IFR! BTW the credit for most of these pics goes to either my wonder woman sister, Jaana or my ever talented brother-in-law Paul!
1 comment:
First off, you look AMAZING for having had a baby just a year ago. And he is SO SO CUTE!!! It was fun to see the pictures of your family! Mika totally looks the same. Thanks for sharing!!!
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