So, we did it....AGAIN....Emri and I flew to Utah on our own! After the flight back to Ohio in June I swore I'd never do it again without Brett! But, with much asking, enticing, pleading, and I'd even say begging from some family members I decided I could handle it! So, a week after the flight was booked, we were off....And we're sure glad we went!
We made a quick jaunt to Idaho for my cousin Kreed's wedding. Above--Emri with her great grandpa Reynolds. Below--Kreed and Ann. Such a cute "little" couple as the temple sealer said! Their kids might be worse off in the height department than mine!
Me and Kerry.....my long lost favorite cousin! ha ha! I know I'll get in trouble from all the other cousins that read that!
Cute little peanut waiting on the grass at the Idaho Falls Temple
Grandpa Reynolds sang for Kreed and Ann at their reception. Grandpa had a couple records back in the day...that's right, those black, shiny, vinyl things! He used to sing at weddings, funerals, etc, all the time. With his bad health he hasn't sung in a really long time and I miss hearing it. What a treat for all of us to be there!
Emri wasn't left alone much while we were there! Her uncles sure love her!
Grandpa had to take E for her first tractor ride! It was a little bumpy and dad said whenever they went over a big bump Emri's legs would squeeze really tight onto his legs as if she were holding on for dear life!
E and Uncle Brody
We had a big family BBQ which seems to be the tradition when we come to town...it's the easiest way for us to see everyone while we're home!
siblings, cousins, aunts...too many to name!
Danielle, Emri, Jaylee and Britney. The twins and Jaylee are the youngest grandkids from the Brklacich's....so Emri is the first baby they've been able to play with!
Pratt and Emri (she's a day younger and weighs a pound or two more)!
Great Gma & Gpa Brklacich with Emri.....it's so fun to see their faces light up when she's there!
cousin Hailey, aunt Bonnie, me, Aunt Jana
Gpa R, Randy, Deb, Ty, Greg
Me and Gramps
Jill and Pratt
Emri still wasn't loving baby food at this point....not even in the new chair Gpa got her...and not even with Gma Max feeding her!
First try of apple juice! She liked it! She looks like such a big girl holding her sippy cup!
We went boating for Kolby's birthday. Gpa bought this cutest hot pink life jacket for E! They are so awkward on babies! Emri really looks sad in this picture....
...but this was really her expression the whole time we were on the lake! She never smiled, but she didn't cry either! I don't really think she knew what to think! She sure looked cute though...especially with those cheeks resting on the life jacket! ha ha!
The boys hangin on for dear life! The marine shop was out of helmets....so they went out and bought bike helmets instead! Such rednecks....but safe ones?!?!?
Mom, E, Kade, Dad
Kolby K, Brody, Bridger, Kolby B
Kolby and E.....such bathing beauties!
Kolby making his big bday wish on the DeLiShuS cake I made for him.....well maybe i made it more for me (he doesn't like frosting)!
We visited Great Gpa and Gma Anderton. Gpa hasn't been in the best of health the last little while, so we tried to lift his spirits a little, and I think it worked! When grandpa put his hand out, Emri loved to hold onto it while she watched him. So sweet!
Emri and Gma Sharon....she sure loves her gmas!
Swimming at Gma and Gpa Andertons with Mindy and Liam. Emri is such a little fishy....Mindy and I were saying that the water was chilly, but E didn't seem to mind one bit!
Just relaxin' at the pool!
She seems a little small for the chair, but still liked it!
Emri, and a few of her cousins: Dexter, Everett, and Owen
Ruby bustin out her flexibility skills for us!
Gpa Anderton and E playing in the yard
E with her cousins Tabitha and Courtney. It's so fun to see her mingle with them.....and at this point just watch them as they run circles around her. It will be crazy to see her join the crew when she's old enough to play in the mix of all 20 other Anderton grandchildren! YES, 20!
This was pretty much just a family trip....other than seeing Emri's boyfriend Parker! ha ha! We made a stop at Melissa's on our way to Idaho for a playdate! In June when we were home Emri was much bigger than Parker (she's 2 mos. older)....and now....well, see for yourself! He's such a big boy! The kids were so silly, squealing and talking to eachother! Parker was trying to kiss Emri's hand....
....and she let him know that wasn't appropriate by jabbing him in the eye (sorry P)! We'll have to work on our manners before next time!
They have such cute little personalities.....we couldn't help but laugh at them the whole time!
We went for a walk in the blazing heat! I was winded just going around the block....I forget that walking in flat Columbus is much different than in the hills of Utah!
Parker let E try out his bouncer and she loved it!
A shot of the 4 of us....Crystal and Hazel, we missed you!
And, these guys are pretty much family in my mind. This is the "old" lunch crew! ha ha! These ladies were in the ward I grew up in....Several of them were my young womens leaders. I spent a ton of time hanging out in their homes. I looked up to them so much as a teenager, and still do! They are all so amazing! We still get together for lunch just like we did way back when.....just not as often! Mom, me, E, Heidi, Pennie, Tara, Mel. Love you girls!
We had a great trip....and Emri was wonderful on all the flights! Hooray!
