What happens when you get 18 and 1/2 grandkids, 6 siblings, 6 in-laws, and 2 amazing parents/grandparents together?
This:
This week Matt's entire arranged to get together. A brother drove in from Spokane; another from Pleasant Grove, and the baby brother came from Logan; all with wives and kids in tow. It was a cousins wonderland!! My kids LOVED playing with their cousins. Sadie especially loved playing with her cousin Rachel, whom she doesn't get to see very often, and there's VERY few girl cousins. In fact, from the moment Rachel arrived, the two walked hand in hand EVERYWHERE. It was the most adorable thing ever. Sadie's first words every morning this week were, "When is Rachel coming today?" Sadie even loved playing with Rachel's big sister Alli. The girls seemed to stick together....so adorable.
The main reason for the big party? The littlest brother is graduating from college. WAY TO GO BIG JAKE!!! Jake is headed off to become active duty in the army. This summer he's going for helicopter pilot training. So we probably won't get to see much of these cute faces for a while....
After a fun dinner and lots of visiting, all 6 kids with their spouses and Matt's parents, went to a temple session together. It was so great to be there with everyone. And a special thanks to all the babysitters who helped out that evening so the adults could all go. At my house, my AMAZING sisters Danielle and Larena and Danielle's "friend" Ethan, watched 8 kids. Yep, they are amazing. I came home to find the house clean, toys picked up, and all the kids in their jammies. Thanks sistas!
While some people have troubling in-law issues, I have to say, I've got the best in-laws EVER!! Thanks Mom G. (and Jake) for organizing, planning, and hosting a memorable evening! Love you!
5 comments:
THAT is a lot of people! And I think our family get togethers are hectic. I guess I have no idea what hectic really is. I kind of really love that picture though. And I'm glad you're in one, for once!! I'm glad Sadie had a friend. Girl cousins rule!!
How fun! I am loving the bright, pink shirts on the girls. I'm so glad that you had such a great weekend.
I don't know how amazing the parents/grandparents are but I loved your post. We are so lucky to have such great kids/inlaws/grandkids ! ! ! Even though it was hectic, it was WONDERFUL having everyone together. THANKS for all your help. And love you too ! ! !
This is exactly what I cannot wait for with my family, is for us to all get together with all the grandkids. We are finally all going to be together for the first time in 5 years for my brothers wedding. I am so excited. And we are going to do family pictures too. When I look at this picture of yall, that is what I can't wait for, and is the reason why I am so glad that I am part of a big family. I hope yall are doing good.
Loved the pictures. Sounds like you guys had fun. I have been meaning to ask you to ask Carrie to add me to her list. She's on my blog roll but I don't have permission to view her blog. Thanks.
--Heather
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