Oh boy... last week was a bad week to miss... I guess in all honesty, I'm pretty sure this week contains well over half of the stuff for this post, but still. It would feel more manageable if this had been two posts. However, last week we had Grayson's baby blessing out at my parents house. It was a bit of an event, and took much of the evening, and honestly, I just didn't even remember the blog the whole day... Here's all of the happy attendees! I've got more pictures, etc. but we'll get to those when we get to last Sunday.
My work trip was decently interesting. We may have accidentally lit some of our equipment on fire... It was a happy fire though. When I saw the fire my first thought was to grab a camera for pictures. I've developed very good blog habits!
We went to WinCo a few times on our way in to grab some groceries and I noticed a bulk bin of scoops! These things were going for a steal of a deal. I didn't grab any though, I didn't have space in my bag. (Yes, I know why they ACTUALLY had a large bin of scoops)
I also had a call with the family every night. I guess this picture is proof. I don't remember anything particularly funny about this picture.
Despite our setbacks, testing went very well and we were actually able to finish up about half way through the day on Thursday. So after we picked up I headed out a day early to go back to see my family. I made a stop that night to go see Jordan Morley! It's been a long time, but now he lives pretty close to Woods Cross High, and consequently, my parents, so I think we'll be meeting up much more frequently in the future. Also, his oldest daughter is the same age as Brooke, so I think they'll have a lot of fun together too.
On Friday morning I caught my mom while she was on her way out for her mission. She's doing a family history mission (I believe this is her second) and seems to be enjoying it.
On Friday morning I drove back down to Provo to get back with my family. While I was heading out there was a cloud down in the valley by my parents house, and it looked really cool. I like that you can see the mountains above the cloud. Also, of course it snowed! That's okay thought, it was really pretty.
On Saturday we headed up to my parents house. When we got there the girls were surprised with a huge Pikachu balloon and a Pikachu stuffed animal that my dad made for them at build a bear! The girls were very excited, and took turns sleeping with Pikachu for the rest of the trip.
Monica and I had to run and grab some diapers for Grayson because we left all ours in Provo, and while we were out I drove Monica by the Wood Museum. I have never been in this building, but it used to be pretty close to my house when we lived at the bottom of the hill. It has always existed in this state since I've known it. I'm incredibly interested to see inside, but the roof does look like it's a rain drop away from caving in. I've been meaning to get a picture every visit, but don't think I have before. I really wanted one because I'm afraid the building will fall down before the next time I come out. I can remember this building from when I was 6! Again, no cool stories, just remember passing it a lot.
The girls were both very excited to get to sleep in their own little beds. They shared a room, and Monica and I slept in the room next to them with Grayson.
On Sunday, Winry went a little wild and had to cool off with some laps in the back yard. The thing is, sometime earlier, she used the potty and in that process took off her dress. Post-potty she was willing to don everything but the dress... so that's how we went out to burn some energy.
Shortly after, everyone came over for Grayson's baby blessing (great news, I did get Winry back in her dress before everyone arrived). Here's the circle forming! I think the lesson learned from Grayson's baby blessing is that I get why you don't wait until 5 months. He was BIG, and heavy, and hard to rock up and down. He did great though, and never screamed! Also, you can see that we had a zoom to let all the family attend!
And here we all are after the blessing! Thanks to everyone who came and showed their support!
The next day I was cleaning up something and putting it in the game closet, and when I closed the door it closed on a stuffed animal's wing. It was no ordinary stuffed animal. It was a witch-chicken that played the chicken dance!
The girls loved spending time with their aunts. On Monday night my sisters helped get everyone ready for bed. Effective.
On Tuesday my sisters took the girls for a full day of fun! Brooke and Winry had a blast! There was some sweet bingo action (with candy hearts!)!
And shrimp friend rice for lunch!
Some amazing games of pictionary air!
A visit to Jerusha's front room zoo!
And helping Jerusha get her work done so she could play! Well, Brooke stayed to help with work and read Jerusha numbers, Winry took off with Niki...
... and plugged her toilet! Number 1 toilet clogger in our family!
Meanwhile, my parents were busy playing with Grayson! Grandpa even bounced him on his freshly replaced knee!
And grandma gave him a talking about all that finger chomping.
And what did Monica and I do? Probably nothing, so it was appropriately documented.
Tuesday night Alyson came to visit as well! She was out of town visiting Oriah, so she couldn't make it to the baby blessing. She was so excited to see the girls and meet Grayson.
Also, my mom is enjoying her birthday present! I dug up Hoyle Classic Board Games for her, which is a game she used to play a bunch back when I was a kid. Great news, she plays it a bunch again!
On Thursday we headed back home. At that point we'd been gone for 2 weeks, and that's a pretty long time for Jelly. She has been incredibly cuddly since we've gotten back. While we were in Utah we wanted to get some good bread, and we love the Aspen Mills Honey Whole Wheat bread, so we snagged some.... 10 loaves to be exact!
The weather has been very warm since we got back. Friday after I finished work we headed to the front yard to ride bikes and scooters. We also played some soccer, which Brooke loves. Winry only wanted to throw the ball into the goal, so I went and got the basketball hoop. The girls had a ton of fun, though we're still working on our jump shots... and dunks...
Jelly found a new nap spot, perched on the precariously balanced bassinet that has no legs on it. We've since moved Grayson into the crib, and put the bassinet in the basement, and every time Jelly goes down she gives it a sniff for old times sake.
This morning was Easter! Happy Easter! Grayson got to go through his own Easter basket!
The girls had fun seeing what they got, and were very excited about some things, like the little Lego Pokemon they got!
Once baskets had been looked over it was time for egg hunting. We had eggs both in the house, and out in the back yard. Brooke was a super champ about it, and left eggs behind for Winry to find. In the end Brooke did find over half, but it was pretty close. They both had a great time on the egg hunt.
We had Easter inspired pancakes for breakfast, thanks Monica! (and don't burn your finger holding the rabbit's ear on next year!)
And the girls emptied their eggs into a ziplock bag for safe keeping, storing, and parental sharing (which is the opposite of safe keeping, I am aware).
The girls also got jump ropes in their Easter baskets, which they had a lot of fun with today. No one quite managed the art of jumping a moving rope, but ALSO no one got whipped in the face with a plastic jump rope handle, so win win I'd say.
I don't think I've put this picture in yet, but when we were out in Utah, Brooke and Audrey did a painting class thing together. I think Audrey has some painting videos, and they did one of a horse (turned unicorn) together, and I LOVE this picture. I think this is incredible! Brooke did the whole thing completely on her own! I'm very proud of it, so you can pretend like you're looking at my fridge!
To close out this week I'd like to share my testimony about Easter. I am so grateful for Jesus Christ, our Savior. I am grateful for the atonement, and that we can live as families in the eternities. I am grateful that we will all be resurrected, to have perfect bodies, free from pains and ailments. I am grateful for the time we got to spend with our family, and am grateful the bonds we share extend beyond this life. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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