Utah Trip and Chandler's Blessing

In August we had the opportunity to travel to Utah in order to visit my sister in law Jen and her family for the blessing of her daughter, Chandler. To add to the fun, Jared's cousin Ashley was also graduating from BYU so we got to celebrate with her as well!

It was SUCH a fun trip! Although jam packed, we had an absolute blast and Christian actually did really well on the car ride out there. We visited tons of friends (which I of course didn't take any pictures of!), but really spent the time relaxing and visiting The Norton's. Chandler is an absolute joy. She is such a calm baby and pretty much as undemanding as a baby could possibly be. I spent a lot of time just holding and kissing that sweet little girl.

Before I get into the pictures from that trip though, here are a couple of my cute little man at bath time, just because I can't resist!


Here he is discovering and playing with his tongue!

Gotta love that sweet smile :)

Andrew and Amy being goofy, as usual.

Wes and Allen. I can't believe how big Wes is!

Jen taking a picture of us taking a picture of her.


Here they are being total hams again!

Jared and my little chunk 'o munk

The actual blessing was beautiful, although the Bishopric member conducting did call Chandler a "he" multiple times!!


Jared's cousin Mitchell and his girlfriend

The whole Norton family!

The graduate, Ashley, with Chandler

Aunt Robyn with Chandler...she is such a snuggle-bug!

I told you! I couldn't stop kissing that little face!

Here she is just smirking and smiling.


Don't you just LOVE her headband!! Adorable! I think Christian needs one....

Uncle Jared and Carmen Miranda, I mean, Chandler....:)



Although our vacations are never long enough, it was such a great trip. We were able to hang out and relax and just enjoy everyone's company. I am so grateful for all my friends (you know who you are!) who put up with my crazy schedule and fit in time to see me at the last minute.