As many of you know, my mom & Greg were married last week. It was a wonderful event and a whole week full of family time with everyone here. It was fun to be around the Burnett's again, (he and his family are long time friends). We are excited for them to start their new life together. Congratulations!! (Oh and the morning of their wedding, Greg ran a marathon!)

Unfortunately, I didn't get many pictures from the reception. There was a lot of meet and greet happening along with chasing after kids. But it was tons of fun, there was great food, great dancing and a chance to catch up with a lot of old friends. Hopefully Lauren has more pictures and will get them up soon. (check her blog here.) The newlyweds are off to an island off Honduras and will be living in Oregon. We will miss them but are happy they can be together.

Elsa turns One!

Here is our big girl on her birthday, I can't believe she is 1 - it's gone by so fast! She is such a sweetheart and has been such a joy in our lives. People always ask me if she is always this happy and yes, she is. She loves her sister, mom & dad and baby dolls. She walking everywhere and is into everything. We are crazy about this girl, happy birthday sweetie!

We had an Orange & Pink Party that weekend to celebrate.

All my sisters (except Reghan) + my mom

We have lift off!

Elsa has been doing a few steps for several weeks but she really took off last week. Unfortunately the best video of her walking also has Greta throwing a fit in the background (and a messy room). So just ignore those things and watch her go!!

This one doesn't have as much walking but much less screaming.

While the Mammens Were Away

My sister Kayce joined her husband Taylor in DC for a week, where he was working. We took their 2 oldest for a couple days. She took her baby with her and got (I hope) a much needed break. I'm sure they had tons of fun with Lauren & Michael (check her blog for updates here). We had lots of fun with all the kids.

Watching Return of the Jedi, Axel's choice of course!

Bubbles

Pizza

Popsicles

Bill and Kay (Taylor's parents) came down from PC to get the kids and we spent a fun filled afternoon with them.

The Gateway Fountain, Axel and Lulu got soaked. Greta was very cautious and only got sprinkled.

Riding Trax

Visiting Temple Square

On the 24th of July we headed up to Park City to join them at the park for Pioneer Day fun, complete with a fried chicken dinner, a great band, potato sack races, face painting and crafts.

Cute pioneer girl

Lulu's Bday

I got a text a couple days ago telling me to "blog lulu's bday!" I'm sorry I am just getting to it, it has been busy with Kayce here visiting. So here you go Lauren....

Louisa turned 3 on July 13th and we had a little party at my mom's to celebrate.

The Birthday Girl

Party hats

All the cousins and yes this is the best one

Lots of dresses, what every little girl needs.

Axel scored some sweet sunglasses from Aunt Somer & Uncle Brock

We have had lots of fun outings with the Mammens since they have been here, we spent an afternoon last week at the fountains at Liberty Park. The kids had great fun.

and at the zoo

Eleanor was there too

Horsing around

My baby is so close to walking!

And last but not least, here is a video only an aunt far away could love, it's really not great (my filming skill are lacking) but here you go.