One Busy Weekend

I don't know if we could have packed more into one weekend than we did this past weekend. I am sufficiently exhausted... My best friend graduated from BYU last weekend. I told her I would throw her a BBQ to celebrate but we waited a week so as to not conflict with family matters.

So very proud of your accomplishment! <3

Friday was the day for the BBQ. Of course the beautiful weather turned sour come Thursday... which made for an interesting plan. But it was a successful party. Thanks to my wonderful husband who grilled the kabobs and pineapple. The food was delicious and it was fun to meet all of my friend's school acquaintances. We did find it rather humorous that those in attendance were all married. Except for her and her guy friend (that happens to know Bryce from work.) All in all it was one successful party and I couldn't have been more pleased with the results. (there may or may not be ice cream included for me...)

Brayden helped us get ready for the party too.

Saturday was supposed to be reserved for the family shootout (we are still bummed that it was canceled and excited to attend in a few weeks!) but the plans changed last minute, and then again at the very last minute. Our ward had a service activity that Bryce attended and I found myself detoured along the freeway until I found the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving point where I met my mother and sisters -in-law... I've never been so I was excited to see what it was. It was fun to spend some time with the girls.

Love the aviators! 

My other sister-in-law was playing for the state solo and ensemble competition that afternoon so I found myself walking the halls of a high school with Brayden while we waited for her turn to perform. She did a fantastic job.

We stopped to get some lunch before heading off to attend Bryce's cousin's wedding. They had a beautiful backyard wedding ceremony. It got cold when the wind picked up for the dinner afterward... but we were glad we were able to be a part of their special day. She was lovely and they make the perfect couple.

The most adorable couple! Congrats to you two! A beautiful wedding for sure!

One of the cousins is going to beauty school and she was willing to give Brayden his first hair cut. He looks like a little boy now! No longer my baby... *sniff*

Thanks to Jennifer for risking your fingers! I couldn't be more pleased!

  

Brayden LOVES spray bottles. He opens his mouth so you can spray him...

This morning (Sunday) we made our way to see my adorable little nephew blessed. I am sad we didn't get to stay longer but Bryce was teaching part of the lesson for the 5th Sunday combined meeting (did we mention that he has been called as 2nd counselor in the bishopric?)

So here I am, Sunday afternoon. Brayden is taking a well deserved nap and I am unwinding through the outlet I like to call my blog. :) Thanks for reading!