The crazy busy time we had earlier this year has passed and things are slowing down enough that we think we will be able to make time to post on the blog more regularly. The hard thing about that is... when things slow down and there is time to write, there isn't much to write about!! But we will try to be a presence, at least.
Thanks to everyone who posts fun things on the family blog. We love the history that we have here. It's great to hear about your adventures and all the goings on - good and challenging.
We were happy to go to Arizona together to pick Jenn and the littles up to bring them back to Utah for a few days. We hit quite a storm on the way back and actually had to pull over and the night in Utah County because the wind was so bad we couldn't see to drive. Since it was likely to get worse instead of better, we stayed at a hotel in American Fork and had lovely weather to drive to Smithfield the next morning.
While the Flake family was here, we were delighted to have a baby shower/birthday party for Ruth/Emma while Jenn was in town. Thanks to Lauren and Elise making an effort to be here, as well. The most fun part of it all was that both Ruth and Emma were quite surprised! They each thought the party was for the other and looked authentically surprised. We made lots of freezer meals for both families to be used while packing in one case, and while recuperating in the other case. Hopefully, the meals were and will be helpful. We had a blast cooking together, as well as opening gifts for both sisters. Peter was the champion baby sitter during the party and all the kiddos were happy while the moms were busy. I've been thinking that we should do that regularly for everyone - regardless of having a baby or moving!
Our next adventure took us to Houston for a few days, which was so much fun! Thomas and Torie are excellent hosts! We went straight from the airport to Barry's, where T works. Torie stayed for a class Thomas was teaching and we took JJ to a local park. We used every ounce of energy we had to keep the little guy from breaking his neck!! He is so fast and carefree that we feared for his life as he climbed up and down the stairs and went up and down the slides! It was very fun to see him have such a good time. We slept really well that night. Thomas interviewed Dad for his podcast, which is really good, and we enjoyed eating at some fun places. Dad is entirely converted to Texas barbeque at Truth Diner. So, so yummy. We also had a great time at the beach in Galvaston. We walked the "Strand" and marveled at the very old building that house fun shops and a quaint ice cream shop with the most delicious, creamy ice cream ever. JJ tried unsuccessfully to drown in the ocean. Torie has very quick reflexes and pulled him up out of the water numerous times. We will definitely get down there again!
The only dismal part of the last few weeks was when Emma and Cameron left for Kentucky. It was a sad day for me and I was fairly dysfunctional after they pulled their trailer away early in the morning on Emma's birthday. It feels terribly lonely just knowing we have no children and no grandchildren in Cache Valley. But, they are off on an adventure! They will likely only be back to visit on occasion, so we will plan to travel east from time to time in the future,
We are looking forward to the July family gathering in Idaho Falls! Can't wait for that great event! But there are some fun things happening in the meantime... including the addition of another Nilsson family member! Here are the predictions of when this little fellow may join the family... (prizes to come for the winner who guesses the actual birthday!)
Emma - May 19
Jenn - May 11 or 20
Jack - May 31
Addy - after May 14
Elise - May 23
Peter - May 2
Dad (Grandpa) - May 22
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