Maryn's 2nd birthday

We were delighted to have the chance to join Tim, Audrey, and Larinda for our Maryn's 2nd Birthday Party this month.  It was so much fun to watch our little one celebrate for herself!  She is a delight!  Daddy took loads of pictures and has been after me to get them up on the blog...here we go!

 Steve was our master barbecue chef!  Yummy HotDogs just like I like them...a bit singed.  yummmmy!

memories from long ago...

Poppo was cleaning his computer and found this wonderful video he made of Liam and Isa with their mama before you all moved away to Tennessee...I had to share as we both had a tear or two at seeing it and missing you so very much.

We love you all so much and miss you every day....
love,
gramachele & poppo

Idaho adventures with my brothers...

 I had a wonderful time reconnecting with the Williams side of the family!  I love Grandma Williams.  She recently had a stroke and was so positive and joyful during the funeral.  Seeing all the cousins and realizing what an amazing group of people I married into was awesome.  I love this family every bit as much as my blood relations.  They are wonderful people and I am lucky to be apart of their clan...
After the funeral, I spent the Saturday getting to know my niece.  Oh I LOVE her.  She wasn't too sure about me in the beginning...

It didn't take too long for her to warm up to me....Isn't she beautiful! 

 I love that our family gets so silly.  This is Price and Tim laughing about shriveled peanuts.  Yep, If you know them, you'll know where this was going. Funny boys! 
It was awesome to be all together.  I was wishing the kids could have joined in on the fun.  Next time we will make sure we are ALL together!

    Tim makes friends with everyone!  His old neighbor in Poky, lent him his harley for the day just because.  I tell you that man has a gift!   I enjoyed my ride with Tim, and laughed so hard my cheeks hurt at Price and Tim's antics!  

Monday, we went rock climbing!  I love to climb and haven't been for ages.  I was super nervous that I wouldn't be able to make it up, but went all the way to the top.  Maryn was fabulous.  She loved walking on the rocks.

 

I love Audrey, I couldn't ask for a better sister in law.  She loves Tim in all his craziness.  She is patient and determined and strong.  She is loving and kind and positive.  She is a fantastic mama too.  It was good to connect with her as well.  Talking over the phone is great, but face to face is so much better!

 Last one for tonight.  I was telling Maryn to show me Beema and she took me to the pillow she made.  Love it!  (PS doesn't Maryn have the most beautiful baby blue eyes?!!!!)