It's Only Twelve!

There really is probably nothing I love more than when my family comes to town to visit.  It's fabulous!  I am so used to being far apart from my family, as my older brother went to his freshman year at BYU while I went into first grade.  But I still always miss them like crazy, and so wish we could all live closer.  

My brother brought his 2 oldest kids, Gwen and Zach, to visit for a week in early July.  I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of days with them and get to know each of them better.  Nieces and nephews are awesome and being an Aunt is the next best thing to being Mom!  

Kyhle and I were able to go with my parents to pick them up from the airport, and then we enjoyed a fun dinner at Steak and Shake!  

My sister, Laura, and her husband moved into their new house while the kids were visiting.  Kyhle and I had so much fun taking Gwen and Zach swimming, out to dinner, and then shopping at the mall.  They obviously loved the Lego and Disney stores!  While we were at the Disney store, Zach saw a Spiderman shirt that he just had to have!  He looked up at Uncle Kyhle and in the sweetest voice said, "But it's only 12!"  (Meaning it's only twelve dollars.)  This kid knows his stuff.  Kyhle took Zach down to another store, while I let Gwen pick out on thing (she got a Brave doll) and I surprised Zach with his Spiderman shirt.  

While at the checkout counter, the cashier says, "We just got new Brave bags in this week!  Would you like one to match your doll?"  Wow!  What kind of Aunt would say no to her 8 year old niece that she only gets to see once (maybe twice) a year?  So, we bought the bags.  Gwen got a Brave bag to match her doll, and I got Zach a Spiderman bag to match his shirt.  When I handed Zach his bag, his face said it all.  SO excited! 

We went to Terre Haute to swim at my Uncle and Aunt's house and visit our Grandma Rosalie.  We got ice cream at my Grandma's club room and spent some time letting Gwen and Zach get to know her better.  

It was so fun to spend such quality time with Gwen and Zach!  We sure do miss them and their little sisters, Annie and Tori!  We look forward to the next time we get to see them!  Hoping it's sooner rather than later! 

Love you, kiddos!