Thursday, October 22, 2009

Utah trip!

We went to Utah the first of October and spent the first half of the week in Salt Lake visiting good friends and then the last part up in Richmond with the Stewarts and most importantly, finally meeting little Jaidyn. And little she was. Wowzers! She's a month old and is still smaller than Gwen at 1 day old. It was a fun trip and we were able to hang out with good friends that we've missed since we've been gone. It was great seeing all you Utahns! And sorry to those we didn't see!

On to pictures... Oh' and Allison & Jenn.... I did steal a couple photos from ya :)

We drove a moving van for our friend, Annie, and Gwen was so excited to sit between us and not all alone in the back. She was a trooper!!!

Gwen just chillin' on the road trip, playing with one of her favorite toys (Chase's wrist band)

Many hours were spent playing Beatles Rock Band at the Kimmings' residence where we stayed. Thank you Kimmings for letting us crash :) We probably wouldn't have if you didn't have Beatles Rock Band! Jokes! :)

Jono & Alex with Gwen & Jay

Gwen loving her new walker...
we took advantage of KSL while we were there


The Hill family happened to be in town while we were visiting, so we spent a day with them. It was so fun to see them and to finally meet little Tyler who is just a week older than Gwen. They were pretty cute! Later that evening we went to the Radford's and we all had dinner and hung out.

Brayden... loving himself some cheese :) (He ate the WHOLE thing, and wanted more.)
What a cutie!

We went to a fun park in West Jordan.. it's quite the park. It's made to look like the Saltair. I used to take my classroom there all the time, but never had my camera on me.. so I was glad to finally take pictures of it.

The front of the main part
The back

This picture gives you a better idea of the rest of the park

Guy, Gwen, Jay & Tyler

Tyler... what a doll

Tyler showing us his skills

Annie with Gwen & Tyler



Tyler & Gwen... such good amigos already :) (Tyler, this is Jay. Stay away from my daughter!) jk


The crew...


PUPUSAS!
With mission friends and other friends who just like pupusas :) How could you not like em?

Brett Munson with Jay & Gwen

Julianne, Gwen, Mae and myself
Gwen already pulling hair

Radfords & Petersons

The Kimmings


On to Richmond...
My parents, Leslie, Soy Teri and Shauna were all there for the weekend and Jaidyn was blessed on that Sunday so it was perfect timing!


The Stewarts


Jaidyn in her blessing dress, which Gwen was blessed in, too (as well as me, Jenn, and Shauna) We couldn't get any pictures like this of the dress, due to Gwen being 4 months old and unable to sit or lay still more than a nano second!

Shauna hanging with Soy

Jaidyn giving Gwen some loves


Gwen had a dr. appointment last week. She's healthy and happy. She weighed in at 17 lbs 12 oz (55%), 27 inches (also 55%). We were actually surprised... we thought she'd be over 20 lbs.. she's huge!!! Maybe we've been hanging out with tiny Jaidyn too much :)

Random of the Gwenners...



Grandma Arnell anyone???

We are pretty excited for Halloween and seeing the cute costumes... Sawyer showed up today as Buzz Lighyear... Oh' my... what a cutie!!! Take care everyone!
Rickters

6 comments:

Radfords said...

It was so much fun seeing you guys again. We sure miss you and little gwen. We are excited for Halloween too! What is gwenners going as? Hope everything is going well.

The Oylers said...

I am so bummed we didn't get to see you guys. Hopefully we will next time you are in town. Looks like you had a fun time. And another cute neice, nice to see those girls are trying to make a comeback. Gwen is adorable!

mrs. farlanderz said...

love that rainbow beanie!

Jenn said...

Loved the fun Post!! I do love the little beanie she's wearing too. I'll have to steal a few pictures from you too. I knew Gwen didn't look that huge. She's right in the middle of the charts now. Still a cutie. Bentley and Jaidyn sure do miss there cousins. Can't wait to see you again.

Allison Hill said...

We miss you guys! It was SO great to see you and to finally meet little Gwen! She is seriously the cutest!!! Can't wait to see pics of her all dressed up for Halloween! Love you guys! :)

Wendy said...

Looks like a fun time! I can't wait to see some pics of Halloween!