We've been pretty lucky since we moved here to have lots of our Utah family come visit, it's made the transition a little easier, seeing all the familiar faces in our new (and old) home.
A couple weeks ago Andy's brother Mike came out from Utah with his kids. The boys loved having kids to play with all the time.
And we really enjoyed hanging out with everyone, and all the yummy food. Food is almost always better when family is visiting!
One day we all headed down to Liberty and went to Liberty Jail and then to see a movie.
Avery thought he was pretty cool hanging out with the big kids. They're all so good with him though, he's very lucky to have such nice, fun and attentive cousins.
While the kids were all sitting down the sister missionary asked them to sing I Am A Child of God, I think some of the older kids weren't very into that so it ended up pretty much being Avery singing a solo. He did very well, it was pretty cute! The other kids mumbled very nicely too! :)
The boys are always a little sluggish, maybe even bored, when family leaves. Lucky for them we'll have some more kids coming in a couple weeks. Andy's sister Michelle and her 2 boys will be here for a visit, we're excited to see them again!
Then it's really back to normal!
Maybe that was better than what we went through tonight. He played in his room, pulled the curtain down and even ripped up a book. Punk.
I hope it gets easier. When Avery started sleeping in a regular bed it was much easier...just another way our boys are very different! :)
The boys are always a little sluggish, maybe even bored, when family leaves. Lucky for them we'll have some more kids coming in a couple weeks. Andy's sister Michelle and her 2 boys will be here for a visit, we're excited to see them again!
We blew up balloons, made homemade party hats, played "tape woody on bullseye" and ate applesauce. It was fun, and the boys loved it. :)
Then last night we had a family party at Steve and Mica's (someday we'll have our own house and won't have to invade family members houses for our parties). 
Jack was spoiled, he loved his cupcake and playing with cousins.
Even if it was a million degrees outside.
And now we're done throwing birthday parties until next summer!
Jack, July 15, 2008
Jack, July 18 2009 - first birthday party
Jack, today, July 15th 2010. Our big 2 year old!
As part of the festivities they had a small children's parade, it was a pioneer themed so I made Avery a covered wagon to wear in the parade. I think it turned out pretty awesome, and he loved it.
Josh even wore it around for a while.
It was a nice relaxing morning...now we're getting ready for the wild and crazy family get together at my sister's house.
