Pete the Incredible

While my brother in law, Peter, was in town he did some really cool and I mean really cool projects for us. He is probably the handiest person I have ever met. He hung cabinets up in our laundry room. There used to be just a shelf with a coat rack in there now it is beautiful!!! He also tiled the closet under the stairs. That closet is were I keep my food storage and some time ago a gallon of water spilled in the back and completely ruined the carpet in there. We were so worried about mold and who knows what else. Pete to the rescue. The tile looks awesome. He does such a good job at his work it is now wonder his job back in California love him so much! Thanks Peter your the best!!

Family Part 3

The last bit of family to come into town were everyone for the baby blessing. It was so much fun having a full house. I know we were all on top of each other but it was worth it. I loved having a big family around. You don't realize how much you love your family and and miss them until you see them again after a long period of time. Lucy was going crazy with all of the attention. Talk about a ham. She would pose for some pictures, play games and just give everyone loves (hugs and kisses). She didn't want to go to bed and woke up super early because she knew there were lots of people to play with. We spent most of time at the pool while the family was in town. They didn't get to stay as long as the other grandparents did, but it was fun. Lucy was very sad when every left town. I realized that we didn't really take pictures, we have a video and one or two photos and that's it. So any family that took pictures while they were here, please send them my way!

Family Part 2

The next people to come into town were my parents. My mom was such a great help! She cooked and cleaned and kept up with Lucy. Lucy wanted to play and sing all day and she was there to do that. I remember one day my mom sang for probably the whole day, her voice started to go and she could barely sing. Needless to say I don't think she will want to ever sing "the wheels on the bus" song again. My dad read to her probably every book we own and then read them again. Lucy loved the attention. With all the fun we were having, I noticed my parents were not in many pictures but they loved to take pictures. Everywhere we went my mom had her camera in hand. Here some of the pictures she took.

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Family Part 1

So we had all sorts of family coming in and out. I will break up the entries according to visits. Kristy and Steve were the first to visit. I asked them to come to town before my due date because my Doctor thought I would have the baby early. So they graciously came early and pretty much played with Lucy the whole time. Lucy had to warm up to them, it had been a long time since family came into town to visit. Once she understood they were here to stay for a while she had lots of fun. Grandpa Crest was nice enough to endure the heat and take Lucy for a walk almost every day. Grandma Crest was an amazing artist in the backyard. She also taught Lucy to dribble a ball. I am so thankful they came and helped out. I sure needed it. I was certainly not up for cooking, and keeping up with Lucy.

Here are some great pictures and videos from their visit. (Hanging out is just the most fun anyone can have!)

The Blessing

Grant's baby blessing was great! We borrowed the cutest little outfit from a friend for Grant to wear. Lots of family came into town for the event. It was fun having people here and having space for them. I remember from Lucy's blessing having everyone around in a little apartment! Talk about crazy!

Here are pictures of my little man in his blessing outfit.







Here is everyone that came for the blessing, eating lunch afterward. (This was the first time we got to use the leaf in the table and we were thrilled to do so!)


The following people came starting left and working around the table:
Steve Broughton, Marilyn Broughton, Julie Williams, Katy Broughton, Melissa Crest (holding Grant), Dave (holding Lucy), Evan Crest, and Peter Crest.

I love having family in town and loved catching up and reminiscing. I sure wish family lived closer, but our doors are always open!

Blogging!!

Blogging has become much harder to do with two kids around. I promise I will get better at it and will be more consistent. People, hold me to it! Here are just a few cute pictures for now. I promise more is to come now that all the family has come and gone!