A fabulous week on the road!

For this whole year Mom and I have been planning a trip back to Minnesota. After moving to California with Duke we still made it work, and it probably worked out better, just because we were able to see more family that way! I flew into SLC and that's where the fun began.
Alisha decided to come along and bring her two little ones...it was going to be a long trip but we were ready!

Kinbree obviously doesn't know what she got herself into

We stopped in Colorado, at Uncle Fred's, on the way there and then on up through the great state of Nebraska. Surprisingly not as boring as usual, there was a lot more to look at after all the rain everyone has had. We arrived at Richard's, in Minnesota, late Saturday night.

Cute Ryan just chillin'. He's about a month old, just a little guy.


Hey, Hottie!

The next day we went to church in the new building that was dedicated last November! It was beautiful and also fun to see the branch and all the people there. After church there just happened to be a potluck. It gave us time to catch up a little more. I can't wait to take Duke back with me! Before the day was over it was very necessary to throw in a game of Rook with the Nelson's before they took off on their new adventure...a BIG move!

As the days came an went we were able to see a few great friends and spend time with the family.

The kids loving the sun, for a moment, and enjoying their popsicles

If you look closely you can see the lake in the upper left corner, through the trees!


Raegan not being to lovey dovey, but definitely curious

Giving Ryan a "Raegan hug."
-No arms necessary-

So what could I use these for?

Now that's precious

Miss Kinbree would hold Ryan anytime. She would just sit at out her arms out, "My turn!"

Happy Grandma! #17

Mason was sick of the rain and had to find adventure somewhere. It's a good thing it's not Grandma's house anymore!

Pretty Momma with her look alike. Raegan got sick but was still a trooper.

Isn't she pretty?!

Girls love the phones and boys...well anything to keep them busy

On the way home we stopped to see Mary in Rapid City. We had a picnic so the kids would have something to do while we did our little bit of chatting. As our journey continued, we stayed at Richelle's in Montana and hung out with them. All these kids are growing and growing and getting as cute as can be. We dropped Alisha off, the next afternoon, and that's where their trip ended. We saw Karissa ready to have a crazy dating weekend, busy as ever! Then Mom and me made our way back to SLC.

Garrett and Morgan having a fun day with Grandma

That night after getting back home we were able to go to the Ohquirr Mountain Temple Openhouse. Absolutely beautiful. Nice way to end our long trip. The next day I flew back, only to connect again with my hunny.