Family in Town

At the beginning middle of August, we got to see Jared & Alisa's family AND Ben and Jenny's family--at the same time! It was pretty sweet. We met up for dinner at BYU's creamery. Rachel wanted Minnie Mouse Hair. 

 Papa's girls, minus Julia and Elise:

 After dinner, we went to Nana & Papa's house for ice cream and cake to celebrate the August Birthdays, and to hang out more, of course. Here's Jenny & Minnie:

 Ben and Jenny got Gabe this dapper outfit back when he was first born, and he finally was big enough to wear it when they were here for Danny's Baptism.

 And even though I didn't get pictures, Danny got baptized! It's crazy because Brian and I were dating when Danny was born. I met him in the hospital, and he got baptized this year. Time is flying, and I love getting to have a front-row seat to this awesome kid growing up. Congrats, Danny!

We also had everyone over for dinner at our house at one point that weekend, but the only evidence we have is this picture showing off Shayne's new Samsung Mini:

;)

We went on a big double date with Jared & Alisa, Kirt & Julie, and Lea & Shayne to dinner and the Provo Beach Resort. We convinced everyone to try miniature croquet.  It was a ton of fun! We need to have these date nights every time family comes into town. 

A week later, there was a mini reunion to celebrate Brian's Great Aunt Lorie's 90th birthday. She is an awesome lady, and we're lucky to be a part of her family. 

There were lots and lots of extended cousins. Look at this big group:

And of course, most of Brian's siblings: 

 and parents:

We just missed Lara. We are so blessed to be a part of such an incredible family, and we were so grateful to be able to see so many of them in August.