7.08.2008

week in utah

this past week, over the fourth of july, we went to utah to visit our families.  it was a rare occasion where all of our siblings on both sides were able to be there and we had a great time catching up with everyone.  here are a few (or a lot) of pictures of the trip.

desmond and his adoring grandmas and grandpas (he adored them too)
 
 

time in the pool
grandma and grandpa brown had a kiddie pool at their house and desmond loved it.  he would stay in until he was a baby prune and had a 500 pound diaper.  my little niece stella also had her first swimming experience.  this was my first time meeting her, she is a doll.
  

my mothers work of art
my mom had just finished painting a mural in the playroom of a show home and we were able to go and sneak a peek at it.  the theme was "it's a small world." it was amazing.  the woman is incredibly talented.
 
 

ty & holly's
one of the nights while we were there we went over to ty and holly's house in the avenues.  it is a great place, we had wonderful food and great conversation. we had a nice time being with adults for the evening (we had free babysitters!!!!)
 
 

the 4th of july
on the fourth jeremy's parents invited everyone up to their house for a BBQ and to watch the fireworks from their deck.  it was great to get everyone together from both sides of the family.  i wish we could get together like that more often.  
 


family pictures
the browns

the lemmons

our little fam


fireworks
 
 

adams canyon
jeremy, his dad, brother and nephew went on a hike up adams canyon.  it is a beautiful hike right behind my in-laws house.  
 
 

15 comments:

Maeve said...

It was so good to see you! I wish we could have spent more time together. Dez looks so cute. Tosh's baby is such a cutie too! -Maeve

charles said...

Stella looks like Desmond! Your mom is a great painter. Utah is always the most fun around the 4th.

Jan said...

It looks like you had tons of fun in Utah. Your mom is way talented. Maybe someday she can do your playroom. It is so fun to go home, Huh?

wendy_d23 said...

I'm glad you are back! Though you probably aren't! Hope Dez had a good time, we will have to get the kiddie pool out then, its much less dangerous! Great pictures!

Jacki said...

Stella has got some great hair! She is adorable. I just love Desmond. He is just so cute!

I am just so amazed with your mom. I mean seriously, the lady is not only talented... but just so hip!

That must have been so fun being able to see everyone like that. What a treat!

BagLady said...

i bet it was great seeing all the fam. i hope the flight home went well.

the warrens said...

i knew there was something different about utah last week! great pics. i'm sure you're glad that your families are more centralized. guess it's time for you guys to move back too. :)

Abbigail said...

wow. how much fun! those babies are adorable. I didn't know that Holly moved back to SLC....
That is a sweet mural, your Mom is the Queen.

Wallace Clan said...

We surely misssed you guys but it looked like you had an incredible time.

thanks for the congrats we are so excited!

amy germer said...

Jenny,
I am so glad that you posted a comment on my bog, great surprise! We are going to Utah next week, too bad we missed you by one week. I loved to see all your pictures of the Fam. I adore your parents and yes you Mom is ridiculously talented!

jwr said...

looks like you had a wonderful trip! did desmond enjoy the traveling part?

Lucie said...

Thank you so much for sharing those wonderful pictures. It's so great to see the next generation of the family!

Live More Now said...

oh my gosh I'm so jealous! all your darling family together. what a clan! i miss the good old days running off to the Browns' for the weekend to escape Logan. Can't be beat! love you, Jenny! hope all is well!

Anonymous said...

hey it's brady and nicole! we had a great time with you guys over the holiday! i am so glad you posted that room your mom painted.. it's absolutely amazing!

Nicole Grotepas said...

J-E-A-L-O-U-S. Every time my whole family gets together back in UT, it's insane. I love it. But it's insane. I hardly recognize Holly with dark hair. She's gorgeous. And so are you. Red heads rule the world. They really do.