Family Time

Last night, Matt and Julie and their cute girls (and soon-to-be baby boy!) came over to the Peaden house in West Jordan so that we could all visit with them. We had some nice family time and took some fun pictures. We love living so close to family.

( ////////////////////cx////////////////////////////// 10-////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////A - Side note from Lydia. She really wanted to tell you that. I'm pretty sure it means that she had fun playing with her aunts, uncles, and cousins. )

Lydia found a little bead lizard in the house and carried it around with her everywhere she went. You can tell she is starting to get better with the grass. She still wont walk in it if she doesn't have shoes - but she will venture out and explore if she does. 

It was a beautiful day so we sat outside on the front lawn to eat our yummy taco dinner. Afterwards, the boys (and Lydia & Olivia) played some basketball while the rest of us sat on the blanket and chatted.

Next up was time for a birthday party. It was Averie's birthday on the 13th, so we celebrated just a couple of days early. In the top picture you can see (from left to right), Matt, Kevin, Josh' legs, Jacob's legs, Averie, Kaylee, Jeff's arms, Olivia, Aubrey, and Melissa. Also in attendance: Amy, Julie, Bruce, Wendy and Sam, Kade and Kaycee McAllister, Great-Grandma Blanch McAllister, Great-Grandma Joyce Peaden, Grandma and Grandpa, Sue and Cal, Peaden, the nephews, Josh, Daniel, Nathan, Jacob and Zachary, and of course David, Lydia, and I. 

Lydia loves to carry her shoes around. My favorite thing that she does right now is that she tries to put her shoes on her feet. If you ask "Where do your shoes go?" She will hold them by her toes - it's so darling. She will also bring me my shoes and hold them by my feet until I put them on. 

Before everyone left, we got a few pictures with all of the cousins. They weren't all super happy about it (especially Lydia), but I'm glad for the pictures. 

From left to right: Olivia, Averie (back), Aubrey, Lydia, Josh, Daniel, Nathan (front), Zachary, Jacob.

Poor girl. She did okay when Josh was holding her -but as soon as it was just the girl cousins she wasn't as willing to cooperate. In her defense, it was past her bedtime. My girl is always sweet and happy, but when she is tired... she is tired. I couldn't resist posting these pictures - she melts my heart.

We had a great night and are glad that we were all able to be there to visit with Matt and Julie. We are lucky to have such a wonderful family who supports and loves one another so much.