Utah Trip #1

 

"Jax, we're not in Kansas anymore.....or are we????"

 My dear sweetheart mother was in charge of the Grantsville Old Folks Sociable this year.  (If you're not sure what this is, look it up on Wikepedia--gives a pretty good explanation)  The theme was "Because I Knew You" from the musical Wicked.  It was a little ironic that we came from Kansas to an all out Kansan style Sociable :)  She did a great job with her duties and I had an excellent time seeing and visiting with friends and family.  We enjoyed delicious food and excellent entertainment.     

 We had a little birthday dinner for....ME!  We had some yummy homemade pizza and Kimi's Famous Carrot Cake.  I really enjoyed celebrating with my family.  It's just FUN to be with them!  I loved getting hugs from my adorable nieces and nephews and was totally pleased by my birthday meal and celebration.  Thank you!

 My parents and brothers went to pick up my other bro from his mission just 1 1/2 days after the Sociable.  After they left, Kimi and I did some sister-sister (along with some kiddos) stuff.  Jax LOVED the attention from his cousins.  They "babysat" him by singing, kissing, and playing with him.  

Austin even counted Jax's toes.  I thought it was super cute. (Nice harido, K!) 

 We also did a mini-preschool session with Mrs. Tew and her assistant Miss Lucy, at about 7 p.m. one night. The kiddos are learning to write their letters.  We did some writing in sugar and whip cream with our fingers.  Above, you see the kids covering their mystery letter so that we can all guess what letter they wrote "1, 2, 3..Show your letter!"  I told them not to lick their fingers until the VERY end but they of course had to sneak some licks while they thought I wasn't looking--that whip cream is just too tempting ;)

 Baby Cole and Jax just hanging out.

We also of course tried out some fancy hairstyles.  This is the double waterfall braid created by Kimi.