I need to apologize in advance for this large post, but there is so much to share!
EASTER
All dressed up in our Easter Best - we didn't get a family pic this year, unfortunately, but don't they look great??
Had great fun getting DIRTY while we dyed our Easter eggs - it did wash out eventually. . .
Family Tradition: (l-r) Ellie, Micah, Aunt Denae, Brian, and Sariah. They all did a great job!
Easter morning - see the empty eggs? First thing she went for was the candy!
Brian was more excited than he was on Christmas! And he hadn't even had any sugar yet!
Easter Egg Hunt at Grandma's
Finding all the blue eggs
A little peek at me - 24 1/2 weeks in this picture
And then we had the awesome pleasure of some visitors who've never been to Ohio before: my three little brothers! We were planning on Matthew coming as part of his leave, but he brought Adam and Ryan with him as a surprise! I was shocked and so happy to see them all - almost cried. . . ;)
We planned a weekend of all the traditional first-time visitor attractions. These boys really were good sports and the kids loved having them here so much!
KIRTLAND
Great place to stop on the way to Kirtland - Grandpa's Cheese Barn. Don't ask how much we spent. . .
The Newell K. Whitney Store
Another family shot. . .
We got some pictures outside the temple, but unfortunately it was closed! So the boys didn't get to see inside. . .
Another shot of the Kirtland Temple
We took the time to visit the John Johnson Farm - we had a great tour guide who bore a very powerful testimony of the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith. This picture is of the front steps of the home where Joseph used to stand and preach. They are even the original steps!
AIR FORCE MUSEUM
L-R: Adam, Ryan, Ellie, Brian, and Matthew. These guys were really interested in seeing the museum and we made sure they saw it all - we spent the whole day there!
Actually got these kids to pose - don't they look good?
Brian after being bombed by another airplane. . .
Ellie after the melt-down and after lunch
We had so much fun that day despite the troubles Ellie caused - fun was had by all!
YOUNGS JERSEY DAIRY
No trip to Ohio is complete without a trip to Youngs Jersey Dairy. Of course, it's always fun to hit a bucket of balls. Here is Adam about to take a shot.
If you look closely, you can see the great form Ryan has - he took a class in college. ;) Matthew doesn't look so bad himself (but you can't see where the ball went, ha ha!)
And, of course, all the traditional Youngs pictures. First on the tractor. . .
Then on the cow. . .
And these fun little signs that are falling apart! One was even missing!
Everyone enjoyed their ice cream especially the little ones! Can you tell what flavor he had?
And Ellie went all matchy-matchy
We were so sad to see our special visitors go! The kids cried and cried at the airport. First, because they weren't getting on a plane and they weren't getting the special wings stickers, and then they realized their uncles were leaving them. They cried in the car at least 15 min. after we left! But, they took comfort in the fact that we'll see them again at Christmas.
The kids cuddled with the boys at every opportunity - this is just one of the many pictures of the loves and cuddles.
Uncles Ryan, Adam, and Matthew: We Love You!!!!
EASTER
All dressed up in our Easter Best - we didn't get a family pic this year, unfortunately, but don't they look great??
Had great fun getting DIRTY while we dyed our Easter eggs - it did wash out eventually. . .
Family Tradition: (l-r) Ellie, Micah, Aunt Denae, Brian, and Sariah. They all did a great job!
Easter morning - see the empty eggs? First thing she went for was the candy!
Brian was more excited than he was on Christmas! And he hadn't even had any sugar yet!
Easter Egg Hunt at Grandma's
Finding all the blue eggs
A little peek at me - 24 1/2 weeks in this picture
And then we had the awesome pleasure of some visitors who've never been to Ohio before: my three little brothers! We were planning on Matthew coming as part of his leave, but he brought Adam and Ryan with him as a surprise! I was shocked and so happy to see them all - almost cried. . . ;)
We planned a weekend of all the traditional first-time visitor attractions. These boys really were good sports and the kids loved having them here so much!
KIRTLAND
Great place to stop on the way to Kirtland - Grandpa's Cheese Barn. Don't ask how much we spent. . .
The Newell K. Whitney Store
Another family shot. . .
We got some pictures outside the temple, but unfortunately it was closed! So the boys didn't get to see inside. . .
Another shot of the Kirtland Temple
We took the time to visit the John Johnson Farm - we had a great tour guide who bore a very powerful testimony of the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith. This picture is of the front steps of the home where Joseph used to stand and preach. They are even the original steps!
AIR FORCE MUSEUM
L-R: Adam, Ryan, Ellie, Brian, and Matthew. These guys were really interested in seeing the museum and we made sure they saw it all - we spent the whole day there!
Actually got these kids to pose - don't they look good?
Brian after being bombed by another airplane. . .
Ellie after the melt-down and after lunch
We had so much fun that day despite the troubles Ellie caused - fun was had by all!
YOUNGS JERSEY DAIRY
No trip to Ohio is complete without a trip to Youngs Jersey Dairy. Of course, it's always fun to hit a bucket of balls. Here is Adam about to take a shot.
If you look closely, you can see the great form Ryan has - he took a class in college. ;) Matthew doesn't look so bad himself (but you can't see where the ball went, ha ha!)
And, of course, all the traditional Youngs pictures. First on the tractor. . .
Then on the cow. . .
And these fun little signs that are falling apart! One was even missing!
Everyone enjoyed their ice cream especially the little ones! Can you tell what flavor he had?
And Ellie went all matchy-matchy
We were so sad to see our special visitors go! The kids cried and cried at the airport. First, because they weren't getting on a plane and they weren't getting the special wings stickers, and then they realized their uncles were leaving them. They cried in the car at least 15 min. after we left! But, they took comfort in the fact that we'll see them again at Christmas.
The kids cuddled with the boys at every opportunity - this is just one of the many pictures of the loves and cuddles.
Uncles Ryan, Adam, and Matthew: We Love You!!!!
4 comments:
That ALL sounds so fun. I'm glad your brothers got to see Ohio. You sure packed a lot into a short period of time. Your prego belly is looking so cute;)
What wonderful adventures you're having! And Heather, you look fantastic! I love your hair. I haven't seen you in forever, but it seems like a slightly new style. I don't know. But I like it.
Fun! I need to plan a visit and go to all the touristy places. It's been too long! :)
Oh my goodness! I was just at Grandpa's Cheesebarn in Ashland OH last Saturday (April 17th)! I was visiting my brother-in-law for the weekend. It is super delicious and I walked away with cheese, jam, cider, and ice cream. Super Yum!
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