Memorial Day Trip

We went to California and Arizona to visit family, starting Memorial Day weekend. It was Braden's first time to meet his aunts, uncles, and cousins on Mommy's side of the family. He hadn't seen Grandma and Grandpa since he was a week old, so he needed to get re-acquainted with them, too! Logan's first birthday was the day we arrived, so it was fun to get in on the birthday party!

Braden living up to his bib's title before we headed to the airport 1st trip on an airplane!

Logan's Birthday Party

The birthday cake, made by Lauren...so cute!

Play time before supper

Stick the tail on the donkey!

Party hat!

A version of backyard football

The birthday boy...

...with his mommy and daddy

Yummy, messy cake

Opening presents is fun!These three are good friends, and all go to the same meeting there in California.

More of the weekend at Jon, Lauren, and Logan's...

Logan flying like an airplane

Soaking up some California sunshine!

Uncle Jason and a slinky make for good entertainment!

The 4 Arizona cousins...Bryce, Kayahni, Tyler, and Andrew

...and the silly shot

Teaching Braden about Nintendo

A little indoor baseball with Logan and Grandpa

Uncle Jon with Logan and Braden...I'm pretty sure Braden had just told a good one!

Mommies and cousins

Grandma and Grandpa with grandsons in matching outfits

Braden with his relatives...

With Kathy on the first night

Getting acquainted with Logan

Having a chat with Grandma

Hanging out with Auntie Donna...

...Uncle Jon

...and Auntie Lauren

Play time with Andrew and Tyler

Held by Andrew...

...and Kayahni

Fun with Bryce

Tickles by Auntie Donna

Time with Grandpa

Laughs with Uncle Jason

Time in Arizona...

Logan let Braden borrow his floor play gym...THANK YOU, Logan!Play Doh masterpieces in progress

Snuggles with Grandma

A fun little project in the garage

Breakfast at Cracker Barrel is a tradition when we visit, so it was important to introduce Braden to this fun place!

Donna R. came for supper one evening...fun to see her!

Andrew is now taller than his mom!

Gumby (aka Tyler)

The bathtub for the week

So special to be with Grandma and Grandpa!

Story time with Grandma

Puzzle time

Our last morning there

Thanks for the truck, Grandma and Grandpa!

Story time with Grandpa

Rocked to sleep by Grandma one last time

Lunch at Jason & Donna's before we left