Thursday, March 19, 2009

Party in Phoenix!

This last weekend Libby and I got to fly to Phoenix to meet our new little niece, Grace. Daren stayed home with Noelle- what a trooper! I had a great time hanging with the fam, but I especially enjoyed some one on one time with Libby.


Savannah and Jess sat just behind us- a perfect photo op


Not such a good angle for our photo!


I blew bubbles- it kept Libby totally entertained and distracted while we got ready to take off. Libby has flown before, but she was too little to remember. So, this was an exciting experience for her. She did great! She giggled as we took off and loved watching her very own little TV as we flew to Phoenix.


Our first look at baby Gracie! Libby and Savannah are in baby heaven (so are Jess, Amy, and Grandma Chris).

For someone living in Phoenix, it wasn't warm enough to be in swimsuits. For a Utahn, it's a totally different story. We loved the SUN while we were there.



As soon as the girls rolled out of bed they were ready to hold Grace. It's so fun to have a happy baby (that doesn't talk back) to cuddle with in the morning.


Grandma Chris bought the girls these sweet sunglasses. They wore them everywhere- indoors and out.


All the lucky ladies that were able to attend Gracies blessing.




We had to do a secrect service shot on behalf of my Dad. This is his favorite pose. Besides being a funny shot, it is also a remarkable one because ALL my siblings are included in it. Poor mom- she is a little short.


The best part of the visit. Jess and I got to read and read- with little or no guilt. Gotta love that

Brig and Lisa were wonderful hosts. Some highlights of the visit:
-A visit to a hilarious comedy club (totally clean, fun humor)
-A couple of hikes in a nearby State Park, complete with cactus
-Dad driving me and Jess to Garage Sales (I should probably classify this as a miracle rather than a highlight)
-A wonderful blessing for Grace (given by my brother Brig)
-Brig, Savannah, and Libby busting sweet dance moves
-and last, but not least, never ending waffle cones!
Until next time....

5 comments:

Kara said...

What fun pictures of Libby and Savannah! I'm glad you were able to go with your family.

Shalise said...

I'm so glad you and Libby were able to have some one on one bonding time. We got to watch Noelle one day for a little bit, and she was so much fun. I got to paint her nails and do her hair - I don't know who had more fun, her or me?!

Jessica Draper said...

So I forgot that I was on Jess's blog and not yours and I left a comment on her blog that was meant for you. Oops! Are we getting older? Anyway I commented on the family picture. I can't believe how your brother's have grown. I didn't even recognize Ty! Time marches on! JT got his mission call to the Philippines. He leaves in June. CRAZY!!

Jessica Draper said...

Oh yeah...the Elmo cake was so cute! How did you do the black frosting?

Binary said...

Happy Birthday Noelle! Having you guys here was so fun...