This One Goes Out to Grammie

I was just talking to Grammie on the phone, and she reminded me that since I haven't posted on any blogs lately, she has no idea what Tessa looks like these days! So in the interest of showing off my adorable kids, here are some recent photos. Tess, by the way, is a dream infant. In her first year, we've taken her to Salt Lake, California, Kansas City, and Barcelona. Hey, have baby will travel. She must be destined to be a world traveler, because she easily adapts to long airplane flights and changing time zones!

Mom and Tess at a train station in Spain.  More Barcelona pictures on my teamlesan blog.

Fast asleep...in Newport Beach.

Newport Beach temple (Rob and I were there for a friend's wedding).

My favorite picture of Tess in California.  Delightful little child enjoying a restaurant with us.

Here's Matt at the playground a few weeks ago.  Yes, he put his hat that way by himself.

 We've been trying to spend as much time as possible at various pools this summer because, well, what better thing to do in the summer?  Here's a snapshot of Matt last week.

 We also have a water play table on our deck.  It's been a big hit.

Even Tess gets in on the water play table action!

 Ellie at preschool, photographing me while I photograph her.  Precocious.

 Ellie with her preschool teachers.  The ribbon t-shirt is courtesy of Grammie and Pops, straight from one of the numerous Zara stores on Placa Catalunya.  Thanks, Grammie and Pops!

Different day, same shirt:  Ellie at the zoo, bravely petting the goat.  You go, girl!

 Here's Spence holding Tess at Joseph's graduation from law school.  Awww...

Okay, I know he's not MY kiddo exactly, but I had to slip this one in - Owen in Joseph's graduation cap, as we packed up the last remnants of their apartment and loaded them into the Subaru.  Note Jenni's amazing vacuum packs in the background...

Into the sunset.  I snapped this as we walked toward our car on a zoo day.  Sun starting to fade, gorgeous weather, happy kids...doesn't get better than this!

Your turns!  I want to see pictures of everyone else's kids now!  xoxo

Sam's Misson Homecoming

WELCOME HOME SAM!

 

Sam gave a wonderful talk and told stories about his mission... he loves the people in Spain.  He bore his testimony in Spanish, LOVED that.  We had delicious food and caught up with friends and family.

We can't wait to send Luke off next month!

Thank you Sam and Luke (AND Clark and Kathy!) for being great missionary examples to all of us.  Your little cousins look up to you!

Sam is on his way home!

at the BCN airport!

at dinner in Valencia, Spain

Happy 63rd Anniversary!

Grammie and Grandad celebrated their 63rd anniversary with all of us!  What a special night - spent together in the temple.  Lori joked that Grammie sure knows how to throw her own party! It was complete with a delicious 7-layer dip, Texas moist cake, and root beet floats.  We love you Grammie Doll and Daddy O.  We are all so glad that you made the righteous choice to marry in the temple... 63 years ago! 

 xoxo



Holly 3 Minute Airport Visit

We love seeing Holly, Ada and Annie and the grandkids!

We got to go see Holly and baby Tessa for a couple of minutes, and got to visit and hug before she was off to a wedding. We love our family!

Conference Weekend 2011

Grammie and Papa & the grand children

Cute Simon & Grandad

Grandad & baby John and Grammie & Tenley

Grammie & cute Tenley

Grammie & Papa and the great-grand children.

We love conference weekend, so we can be with all of our family and cousins! We had wondeful food, and we got to visit with everyone. We hope we can always get together at conference time! In six months we can do it again! xoxox

Dancing Grammie

We loved so much about our wedding, but watching the Grandparents dancing together on the dance floor is definitely a highlight! More pictures are posted on our new blog, so check them out over there. When we get the rest back from our photographer, we will post them there as well.