So, this is super late, but hey, at least I’m updating this
thing! School and work have taken over
my life again, but lots more so this time, so that’s my excuse and I’m sticking
to it!
Anyways, over the break in April, Ben & I were able to
spend a week in California with my family.
It was great. We were both SO
sick of Provo (probably more so me) and getting out was awesome. So here’s an overview of that week.
So, since I live in Utah, I have to go all out when I visit to
maintain the favorite aunt status. So,
this visit, I brought toothbrushes and toothpaste for all the kids to keep and
brought fluoride varnish to “paint” on the kids teeth. Yes, I know – that’s what I get for going to
dental hygiene school. Anyway, the kids
were pretty excited to get their teeth painted.
I know, I’m awesome. Helping
their teeth AND making them happy – hence the favorite aunt status. Here are some pictures of the kids all
rounded up in the bathroom to get their teeth painted. It was fun!
Carter and Logan have started playing baseball, so of course
I had to go to a game. It was so cute
watching them run the bases, hit the ball, and make plays. Here they are in their uniforms with me.
And dad watching the game with Austin.
On the Sunday we visited, we were lucky to be able to go to
Rachel’s baby blessing. Rachel is
Jennette’s new baby girl. Kalita also
had a new baby girl – Karly. I love
babies. It was so fun to see them. Anyway, here are some pictures from that day.
Some of the fam at the baby blessing
Juli & Johnny (I made them bend down so I could get a good picture - stupid Juli who's taller than me)
David & Karly
Khloe playing peek-a-boo with Ben
Mini me - lucky girl =]
Going home to visit also means lots of eating out. And lots of eating treats. So of course I gain like 10 lbs. But it’s ok, because then I become a college
student again and eat pasta roni most of the time. So it evens out =]
La Tolteca - one of the family's favorites
BJ's - classic Cali
On Tuesday, I had to get a little procedure done on my head. The dermatologist thought I had a cyst in my head and I wanted it out – because a big bump on my head is super annoying. Well, it ended up it was just a bony structure, but I still ended up with stitches above my ear. And a sore head, headache, fatigue – all the good stuff. So we ended up staying a day longer than planned – silver lining! Haha. It was great.
Here are some other pictures from the week.
Ben & Khloe
Carter & Logan
Lexie in her car
Ben in his car.
Karly & me
Troy, Lexie & Rachel (with their favorite aunt)
Khloe & her goofy smile
The kids being superheros - my favorite is Tanner in the back
Ben showing off his soccer skills
Us & most of the kids
Anyway, the week was super fun. I was glad I was able to see my family again and spend time some with them. Can't wait to visit again!
P.S. On our drive home (while I was feeling yucky), we saw a
rainbow! It was pretty.
