Seeing Double

A few weeks ago, my parents came up and stayed with my in-laws for the weekend so we could all spend some time together. It was a very cool and interesting experience. This is one of the only times Liam has seen both grandmas at the same time and he was a little confused. He sees Grandma Gail a lot more than he sees the guttery side so he was very cofortable with grandmas house and his cousins on the Merrell side ( he has missed them so much) but he is still getting to know the Gutterys. Thats why I was so grateful to have everyone under one roof. So Liam could see my side a family! It didn't take more than a few hours and Liam was cuddling and playing with my parents and his Aunt Dani. But he especially loved Millie.

 

 

  Grandpa got in on the fun

 Liam really loved share his crackers with grandpa...so much.

 Are you kidding me with these faces Mills!

 Liam got so happy when he held Millies hand (heart-melting)

Cousin bath time is a must, i just get so excited about taking pictures of them that they will blush about in the future.

Later that night we celebrated Chads and Liams birthday, the Grandmas wanted to spoil Liam and Chads birthday was the day before so we just did a little night of partying for them. We started off the night by going around in a circle and having everyone say something that they love about Chad. Its a tradition my family does, it always has some laughs and some heartfelt compliments too...Chad hates it but he married me so he gets to endure it once a year. So many nice things were said, a few slides and lots of blushing and awkwardness from Chad...he'll get used to it. As I listen to what everyone had to say about my sweet man, I couldnt help but think, they have no idea! Living away from family has blessed our family in many ways but I can't wait to move a little closer to everyone so they can really get to know how amazing Chad is. He's one in a million.

Liam let everyone help him open his presents while he played with the wrapping paper.

 Aaron and Brigham jumped right in, such good helpers!

 We got a special present from our favorite family in California, the card was my favorite!

 Liam got bored about 1/ through the opening of the presents and let Kelsee feed him her popsicle.

 Chad got helicopters...three to be exact! i died

 Liam is so lucky to have grandparents that will always be so involved in his life and in love with him! It was so special to see both sets of parents and all the gifts and love that they bring to ours and Liams life. We sure are blessed.
   It was such a treat to have Danica and Millie up there too! I never get to see my sister but when we get together its like we were never apart. Millie on the other had looks completely different each time i see her, it breaks my heart but I'm so glad Dani brought her and we were able to bond ( the way a niece and her favorite aunt should). We went and visited Melanie and it was so fun to see her and Danica together again, neither one of them has aged a bit since high school.

 And of course, it always fun to see Breea and her boy Andrew, they giggled and google-eyed each other the whole time and I loved seeing her so happy. We even got so sing together at Scott and Loris. One of my all time favorite things to do!

   

 One Sunday we went to Music and the Spoken Word as a family and even though i was running a fever and practically drunk on cold meds I loved walking the grounds with my girls. Breea took some great shots of Liam in his Sunday suit and we enjoyed the morning outside in the nice Utah weather.

Oh the many faces of Millie and Liam