Utah [Part II - Salt Lake to LOGAN & happiest wedding]

On our way up to Logan, we stopped by Chad & Abbi's new home.  What's with everyone buying new homes, having babies, and changing their lives since we left?  That should be against the rules.

Then, Carl and James were able to get a little G&G time as we passed through on our way to Logan.  G&G Wankier are such wonderful host/hostesses.  It was wonderful to introduce them to little James...

 and Carl to spend some time with his Grandpa Carl.

We were also able to stop by G&G Tobler's home and have dinner with them.  They are always so thoughtful and kind whenever we are with them.  Carl especially loved all of their toys in the basement.

We were also able to go see Grandma Cox and spend some fun one on one time with her. I was also able to take the boys over to Grandpa Cox's grave and introduce James.  He was part of his namesake!   

Then we were able to see Grandma Martin in Logan!  How fortunate our children are to have such wonderful great grandparents!  We love them ALL!

Well we finally made it to Logan and had SO much fun with all the cousins!  

 We were able to introduce little James to the whole fam!  

My favorite part of the whole trip was being able to go to my dear sweet cousin, Madi's wedding.  She was married in the Logan LDS temple and was the most beautiful bride I have ever seen.  Not to mention she seems to have gotten a great catch.  Madi is one of the most caring and genuine people I know.  She has always been like a little sister to me.  I was so fortunate to be with her during the happiest day of her life. 

Isn't she absolutely stunning?

The three girls!  Now we are all in three different places.  (Sad face!)

Carl and Grandpa Cox at the reception!

A batch of the grandkids!  

The Howe family!

Madi I love you so much!  I am so excited for a the life ahead of you.  You and Kevin will do wonderful things!

We were also able to have a little "Family Day" while we were in Logan.  We started out by going to Home Depot and doing their monthly kid's project.  The kid's absolutely loved it.  I love this picture of all the kids trying to make James laugh!  We love all of the cousins.

We had lots of yummy food, went swimming, and played at the park.  (Preston had the most fun!)

 Then we were able to get some family pictures taken.  I absolutely LOVE how they all turned out. I absolutely love it when we are able to get family pictures taken.  It is always so great to look back at how our family has grown!  

 This is the whole family!

 The original siblings!

And all of the grandchildren!

I love my family.  Such wonderful memories!