Easter 2011

My mom drove all the way to Utah with my 3 youngest siblings to spend Easter week with us.  We loved having them here, and Owen loved having playmates all week.  He was a little bored after they left and it was back to mom again!

Luke has been begging Brad to take him fishing for-e-ver!  There is a little pond here in Herriman that they finally got to try out.  No pictures to record the event, but they each caught at least one fish.  While they fished, the girls got our shopping on.

The day before Easter we took my siblings to the Herriman City Easter Egg hunt.  Organized chaos is the best way I can think to describe it.  Grant timed it and everything was gone in 12 seconds!

After that we went to the Brad's parents for our annual tradition of decorating eggs.  (For examples of previous years, see this post) After slacking off for a few years in San Francisco (here) I was glad to have Brad's mom plan the day.

   

Mom with 'Little Red Riding Hood'

Owen & I mostly watched

Egg of the year went to Brad for "The Owen"

Easter Sunday found me busy as I accompanied each of the musical numbers in Sacrament meeting.  It has been awhile since I've accompanied on the piano and it was really nice to get to do that again.

Owen looked studly as ever in his Easter vest.  (Thank you Aunt Sherilyn for sending it to us!)

We drove up to Rexburg to visit Bryant & Vanessa for 2 days.  It was fun to have them show us around campus and see where everything is that I've been hearing about.

 Urry boys, minus Ross.  We missed you Ross!

 Is it just me or does Owen look extra rolly in this picture!?

Mom & Bry

Vanessa & Owie

The night before my family left we took the kids to Boondocks, while my mom stayed home and watched Owen.  They were in heaven and could hardly decide what to do first.  Highlights of the night: 1-- When Luke absolutely drenched Taryn & Grant on the bumper boats.  They were soaked and Luke didn't have one drop of water on him.  2-- When Taryn hit the jackpot and earned over 200 tickets on her game.  The boys couldn't believe it.  

And then we said our goodbyes :(

Owen & Gigi

It was so nice to have them here.  We are excited to see them again in July for Beach Week.  I am a little weary to spend a week at the beach with a baby, but it should be... memorable!

Conference visitors

My dad has an awesome tradition that he has done with all of the kids 12 and older.  The conference after they turn 12, he brings them up to Salt Lake to enjoy conference in person and whatever else they can cram into their weekend.  They usually stay with our cousins in Alpine, but now that we are living here we get them!

It was so fun to have my dad & Grant here for 5 days.  Owen & I joined them on tours of Welfare Square & LDS Humanitarian Center one day, and let me just say wow!  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is absolutely amazing in its organization and ability to reach those in need anywhere in the world.

 Grant in front of the thousands of pounds of clothing that were being prepared to send off throughout the world.

It is hard to see in this picture, but there is a red pin in each country that the LDS church has provided assistance to.  It includes just about every country in the world.  In countries that the church is not welcome, aid is sent through the American Red Cross to ensure that it still gets there.

Sleepy Owen after a long day of tours!

 Playing with Grandpa Urry... all of my cousins & siblings should know exactly what they are doing!

We wrapped up the weekend with a big family dinner.  Brad's cousin was visiting from Hawaii and we got to meet his little boy, Nalu, who is about 6 weeks older than Owen.

7 months!

One month older already?!  Everyone always told me 'They grow so fast' and 'They are only so little for so long', but you don't know quite understand what they mean until you are experiencing it.

 7 months old

Too many flashes... let's try again 

That's better

Love those baby blues.  I hope they stay!

 Not the best quality picture, but I had to document Owen's first baseball game. 

 Owen is so funny... just recently whenever we pull out the camera, he whips out a smile.  Doesn't matter if he is in the middle of crying, super tired or whatever.   Once he sees the camera he is all smiles!