After (once again) enduring the long drive, we spent our first week in Utah trying to recover from the drive and get our playing in before Colby started at the clinic. We had a couple of fun lunches with Grandma and Grandpa Stewart, took the boys to see a movie and had a game night with the Frost family. The week ended with a surprise party for Colby's 30th birthday. Colby spent the day going to a movie, going out to lunch and playing video games with his brother Dan. He returned to his parent's house to find family, friends and FOOD waiting for him. Thanks to Ron and Susan for letting us use their beautiful backyard for the festivities. (I haven't been great at taking pictures the last couple of weeks, so these are a sad representation of all the fun we have been trying to pack in!)
Although I ordered the cake from the local bakery, I can take credit for the clever caption.
There were plenty of kids at the party, but we didn't see much of them. They spent most of the evening playing on the inflatables in the backyard. (I hate to admit it, but I don't think my boys even ate dinner!)
There were also lots of friends at the party. It was great to see these four back together again!
Me and my friends, Kami and Lisa.
The past couple of weeks, we have also been able to attend a couple of major family events. First, Colby's youngest sister Chelsey graduated from High School. (sadly I don't have any pictures because I was wrestling a tired baby all afternoon- but I was really glad that I could be there.) We were also able to meet our niece Hazel for the first time. Hazel is the CUTEST little baby and we were so excited to finally get to hold her. This morning we were also able to go to her baby blessing. Taylor gave a beautiful blessing and Crystal made some GREAT food- we were so glad we were able to make it.
Abbi has been especially interested in Hazel and is always trying to eat her hair bows. We have tried a couple of photo shoots with these two cute little girls and I haven't gotten a GREAT picture, but this one is pretty good. (Hazel makes Abbi look like a giant!)
So far, Colby's schedule at the hospital has been pretty busy- but I'm sure we will have plenty more fun things to post about before the Summer is over.
6 comments:
I am glad you are getting some posting in with all your fun vacationing. When I see you, I will try to take photos but since I will be husband-less, I can't make any promises.
Your so creative on the cake! I love it! You need to call me so we can play while your here in Utah!
The cake is awesome, and I LOVE that last picture of the girl cousins. Hazel is a lovely name, too.
So I clicked on the picture with Taylor holding Hazel and the whole family behind him, and I actually thought Colby was me for a second, and I was confused. Weird.
And seeing Colby, Farr, Jason and Trent together was funny. They look like the same group of goofballs as always.
Sweet cake -- I wish I could have been there to celebrate, too.
Shauni, I'm totally laughing about the little boys in our family picture. In the picture I posted they look about as sweet as can be but in this one... oh this one is pretty funny. I'm so glad that you guys could come up for the blessing. It really meant a lot to me to have you there, especially since Colby was the only brother in attendance.
I'm loving the fact that we have two little girl babies so close in age and to have you so close this summer. Abbi is such a sweet, happy little babe. I look forward to the time when they are old enough to actually play with each other. I think they're going to be the best of friends.
such a fun post. tell colby happy big 3 0 from us. i wish we could have been in utah at the same time.
missin you... hope all is well. my summer starts on the 19th! can't wait for the school year to end.
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