It was such a great weekend starting with Rob, Linz, Zoie, and Ava coming into town. It was then on like Donkey Kong with the festivities.
Friday:
Most of my siblings and their kids went to dinner at Spaghetti Factory. We had to be put in our own room because our family is so BIG and we are LOUD people. Everything was going great, the kids were eating so well and Ava was sitting on my lap finishing her dinner. She says to me "Ya Ya, I'm full," I said let's ask mom what see she says. The next thing I know is Ava is throwing up all over in her food and down the front of her. The smell for a pregnant girl was kind of rough considering my own gag reflux that I struggle with. (Sorry for the graphic details) We were able to clean it up and clean Ava up with a change of clothes. And of course she wanted Ice Cream when we got back to the table. HAHA!
After Dinner we did some major shopping that was much needed for me and yes I bought a few items for Lyla...Tommy is good at preventing complete spoiling.
Ended with some late night McDonald's and Sleepover #1.
Saturday:
While most of the family helped do yard work in Sarah's yard for Blake and Sarah's reception. Ash, Linz, and I stayed home and watched the kids and made hair pieces for Kate and Lyla's blessings.
We then ventured over to the American Fork pool and had such a great time.
Sunday:
CRAZIEST MORNING EVER... It was such great timing for Rob and Linz to be in town because Bryan and Ashlee were blessing their sweet new baby... Kate.
I was in charge of a salad for after the blessing. I was rushing to get it finished and yelling at Tommy to get up. The poor kid was SOOO tired that he would respond to me and then fall right back asleep. Needless to say we were running late...that is an understatement. We left our house at 8:50, their house is 20 mins away. We were going to miss the blessing (and yes I was crying on the drive)...However, by the biggest tender mercy ever, we had green lights all the way, Tommy didn't get pulled over while speeding, the ward had A LOT of announcements and the longest opening prayer in the history of prayers. We ran into the chapel and as soon as we sat down everybody got up for the blessing...CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!!!
This is sweet Kate...who I am totally obsessed with. I know that she and Lyla are going to best cousins just like I was with my cousin Liz.
Sunday night was probably my favorite event of the whole weekend.
We had a BBQ with the family, played a new game that my dad loves (If Gene wants to play a game it's a miracle and therefore his choice...ha), and ended the night with the BEST FIREWORK SHOW...
I love the NEW Aerial Fireworks...even if they do fall in your eyes.
Rob and Linz are so great...How did Rob get so lucky?
Funny Ava Rae... Oh she loves her some Tommy Boy! Umm... Ash are you sleeping during Fireworks???
Prego with Tommy Boy...
Mommy Pam and Papa Gene...They are the best parents and do SO much for all of us!
Cute Bry and Ash with Lilybeans... they are new parents for the 4th time...WAHOO!
Just me with a couple of PYRO'S
These two sure know how to put on a FIREWORK SHOW...Tommy was real excited.
Jace, Me, Zo Zo, and the new engaged couple Blakee and Sarah
Oh you know just Ava and Cole hiding inside from the LOUD FIREWORKS!!! haha love this photo. We missed having Chad and Tiff and their kids with us!
But a Great Night... then Sleepover #2.
Monday:
The ACTUAL 4th of July!
My parents neighborhood had a parade for all the kids and then a breakfast.
Zoie and Ava took turns driving the John Deere Tractor...And Zo showed some serious driving skills!
Why don't you guys live closer???
After Breakfast we headed to Marty and Kim's for a swim party and BBQ.
After Swimming we headed up to Bountiful for my Grandma Erickson's Annual 4th of July Celebrations. This includes a BBQ (yes another one) and Fireworks. However, nobody brought fireworks this year...WHAT? But Trusty Tommy Boy had some stowed in the car that he busted out to end a great 4th Weekend!
My Cute Grandma Erickson on the left...She is 93yrs old and in GREAT Health! But Don't tell her that.
Cutest Grand Babies in the WORLD. We were told that our family is due for an Ugly grand baby. So hopefully Lyla is a cute baby..haha. Tommy said he is sending her back if she isn't cute.
Zoie and Elle are cousins but could be TWINS! So cute...Seriously Look at all these Redhead Girls!
Love these cute Kids!
Yes this is the LONGEST BLOG post ever! But I just couldn't leave any of it out! Lucky to live in the USA and in Utah and to have such an Amazing Erickson and McNeilis family in our lives!
