Monday, August 25, 2008

We recently were able to go out west to visit family. The trip out there was a nightmare. We left Philly late after sitting on the plane for two hours. Finally got in the air and was still hoping to make our connection in Denver, we arrived about 20 minutes after our plane took off. It was already pushing 10pm and no more flights were leaving that night. Blaine got in line to get us scheduled for the next available flight by the time he was done it was LATE. We finally found a hotel that wasn't filled to capacity and laid our weary heads. The time was after 2am but coming from Philly it was after 4am. We were beat and our experience on Frontier airlines was not pleasant. We finally made it to Boise the next evening and our two day stay in Boise was reduced to 18 hours. When we arrived there luckily our luggage made it, but after 19 days we still are waiting for our three car seats to arrive.
While in Utah, I vaguely remember a wedding, Oh yes, I remember it was my brothers wedding. I was graced with his presence for all of about 45 min. and my kids barely got to see their uncle and new aunt for maybe 5 min. I have no evidence of this blessed event.

We then spent the next few days with Blaine's side of the family. I have great evidence of that.



Here is Casey and Jackson palling around.


I love this picture of the boys and two of their cousins

Here are most of the grand kids, we were still missing a few.




What is wrong with this picture, Sister hosts family gathering, Brothers torment Sister.

Actually it was very funny watching Blaine and his brothers bounce their sister.


Here is Blaine and I, his brother Barry and his wife Dani, next is his sister Janet and her husband Mark, and last but not least we have Bruce (this is where the name Jackson Bruce comes from) and his wife Sue.



Jackson Bruce



Very cute picture of Amy, Bruce and Sue's daughter



The family

Here is a cute pic of my niece and I.


Here is a pic of the girls, Blaine's sister Janet and the sisters-in-law.


While we were in Utah we were also able to see some wonderful friends. We always look forward to seeing our friends and family every year. I can hardly wait for next time.

7 comments:

amyorr said...

Dang woman. You are lookin good! Skinnay! (i would have noticed, even if you didn't mention it) I'm glad you were able to see some family. Miss ya!

amyorr said...

Oh, and Jackson's curls are so darling!

Ginnie said...

I'm so glad I got to see you! you should make it out to UT more often. And I second what Amy said, "Dang woman"...

Anonymous said...

Love all the pictures...esp. with Blaine with his brothers and sisters on the trampoline, looks like everything was great fun!!!Love the cousins and boys pictures.

Jordan said...

Oh man, we had so much fun with you guys! Kenlee walks around the house saying: "CINDY, BLAINE!" It cracks me up. Seriously, you do look dang good for 5 babies. (big babies at that!) Can't wait til the next visit. We would come visit you, but we're poor. It's that newly married poverty.

Chell said...

Yep I concur you look great. Looks like a fun vacation despite the travel mishaps..

Unknown said...

I loved the Jackson Bruce picture and your reference to his namessake.
You do look good, Cindy Lou.
You inspired me to "watch what I eat."
I've lost 6 lbs since I left Utah.
Thanks for your blog and your great quotes.

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