Monday, September 19, 2011

Stupendous Summer 2011 Part 2

Eric and Josh-both superheroes!
After we picked Dan up in Las Vegas, we met John Sterling Alleman (Becca and Matt's little guy) then we drove down to Phoenix an stayed with our good friends the Allens.  We got to see a lot of our friends, but not as much as we would have liked.  We went swimming, to the science center, and ate great food...sushi and Mexican-both hard to come by in Germany!  After Phoenix we drove to St. Johns and stayed with Jenna and Jared then droveback up to Provo.  Josh celebrated his 5th birthday!!!  I cant believe he is that old!  We got to be there for Darla Jane's blessing and spent time with my family then flew back to Germany!  It was a jam-packed, fun-filled 2 months!

Audrey and Maggie, so cute and from the back they look the same!

Bradley at 4 months old

Josh, Eric, Maggie and Audrey finding alternative ways to enjoy the slip and slide!

Dan and Maggie swimming

Maggie, Bradley, Grandpa Boyd and Josh in Flaggstaff, AZ

Josh's birthday cake, he is REALLY into Superman...sometimes he only answers to that!

Elli, Josh and Katelyn at Josh's party in Nana and Papa's backyard

Go Elli!

Katelyn, Josh (don't you love the look on his face) Elli, Gran, Maggie and Wesley

Our big grown-up 5 year old!

Josh blowing out his candles!

Nathan and Darla Jane, isn't she beautiful!

What a doll!

I love this picture! 

Ah, brotherly love, Josh sure LOVES Bradley!

Daddy and his princess

Out little Pixie--isn't she gorgeous!

How adorable is he!

Stupendous Summer 2011 Part 1

In May the three kids and I flew to California for the Colton/Jensen family reunion for a week. We had a great time playing with family, playing at the beach, and going to Disneyland!  Then we drove through Las Vegas then up to Provo.  We had a fun time meeting Darla Jane, seeing so much family, and enjoying the great weather and fun things to do in Utah!  We stayed there for 3 weeks, it was wonderful!  We did sleepovers, played in Nana and Papa's backyard, did science experiments with BAC in Uncle Nathan and Aunt Mauri's yard and played, played, played!  I took advantage of the outlet malls and bought the kids clothes for the year.  That is one thing that is a lot more expensive in Germany!  After a few weeks of being apart, we were excited to pick Dan up from the airport!
On the plane ride over

Bradley meeting Uncle Ben who drove our car to California for us. Thanks!!!

Josh and Maggie at the beach, they had such a great time!

Disneyland on the train!

Carousel ride at Disney land, the kids loved it!
 

Aunt Carolyn meeting Bradley

G.G. & G.G.Pa with the kids

Maggie getting ready for her 1st haircut age 2 1/2

Tada! So super cute!

Hanging out at the house in Provo, the cousins had a sleep over

Baby Bradley's adorable smile!

Maggie and Papa in their backyard, Maggie sure loves her Papa!

Aunt Becky meeting Bradley after her trip to Thailand

Bradley with Uncle Brad, his name-sake...pretty cute!