Cookout at Mom's

Since my mom has got her back yard spiffed up a little she wanted everyone to come and enjoy it with her. It does look nice.  My mom made spareribs and everyone else brought a pot luck dish to share.  It was a nice meal and it was fun seeing everyone together.  The little kids had a good time playing with each other.  They ran all over the back yard...mostly chasing Jared.  Liam asked me to play Freeze tag with them and so I did for a minute.

I bounced around from chair to chair to mingle with everyone.  It's funny we all sit in our own families and I guess that is because that is where we are comfortable.  My sister came an hour late and was a little upset that there still wasn't much food.  There was plenty though and even left overs it just didn't look like it.  Larry teased my sis by taking her plate when she wasn't looking and she did not think it was funny. I think Susan must have been having a bad day because usually she just rolls with the punches.

Most of our family made it.  Kevin was sick when he came to get the kids and decided  not to come.  I didn't blame him.  I could tell he wasn't feeling well and I knew that him and Julie were probably tired from the drive home.  Braxton and Sadie showed up with the backhoe (he's so funny).  They had just got home from the cabin and they left Kelsi home so she could shower and relax a bit.  I laughed out loud when I saw the backhoe pull down the street.  The streets are not very big where my mom lives. ☺

Susan's girls came but Will and Ryker didn't make it.  Hillary lives in Texas and so her cute family didn't make it either but they were thought about.  I hope my mom will do this again some time.  I like seeing her great grands get to know each other better!

Friday through Sunday

We were waiting for Zaden's dad to pick him up when Kevin dropped off his kids.  Kevin had planned a surprise birthday get away for Julie and asked me like 6 months ago if I could watch his kids.  Kevin took Julie to Jackson Hole where they slept in a Tepee and had dinner in a covered wagon.  I'm sure it was just nice for them to get away together.

It was fun having their kids while they were gone.  These little ones are so good and enjoyable.  Kam had a pj day on Saturday after her soccer game.  I just let her!  The twins were easy and have such a good schedule.  The first morning they woke up right on time about 5:30 am.  They sleep through the night which is nice. (the 2nd night Briggs woke up around 3:30.  I got up with him and snuggled and loved him)  The big girls went to sleep perfectly both nights and in the morning we had pancakes.  My grands like me to make them pancakes. Jordyn was just mellow as could be and enjoyed playing and hanging out. I left the room a mess and just let them play.  They are such sweet kids.

Larry took Kamryn to the store to get treats when he got home on Friday.  They came home with a few bags.  Kam thought it was awesome!  Saturday morning Kam came in my room just as I was making my bed, we decided to get back in bed and hang out there for a bit.  Larry decided to bring us breakfast in bed which was a few candy bars.  Later he got the girls a bowl of candy bars so we could send a picture to their parents.  Larry's funny!  He also put a gorilla between the twins...I don't know why.

It was fun snuggling these cute grands.  We all enjoyed having them spend some time with us.  Kimleighel and Jared are so wonderful and always willing to help.  Larry was really involved this weekend too.  I love babies!  I love toddlers!  I love all kids!

The twins, especially Briggs have been known to puke their bottles back up.  Their formula's have been changed and after the first few hours we didn't have issues...that is until Saturday when I ran home after Kamryn's soccer game to help feed the twins before Parkers game.  I had Brynlie and I could tell she probably needed a burp.  I put her up to my shoulder and she immediately released a huge burp but her meal followed.  I was covered in puke. Brynlie looked at me and gave me a big smile and then started cooing at me.  What a cutie even if she did soak me in stink.  I changed and washed the vomit from my hair and hustled up to Parker's soccer game.  That was our only spit up incident.  Thank Goodness!

Jordyn was ready for her mommy and daddy to come home.  She sat on my lap a lot on Sunday and just needed some extra loves.  It was a pleasure having so many grands this week.  It always is!