All blessed

We blessed the babies at my parents house while we were in Salt Lake. Edith was blessed in my blessing dress with a quilt made for my Dad by his great-grandmother Edith when he was born and Whitman was blessed in an outfit procured that same day and a blanket knitted for him by Grandma Owen. It was a beautiful night and we were lucky to have lots of friends and family come and participate.

Granny

While we were in Salt Lake my dear sweet Granny passed away. I was lucky enough to get to spend some time with her in the week before she passed and I will always cherish that time. I am so glad she got to meet Edith (who is named for my Granny's mother and grandmother) and Whitman. Despite being weak and in pain Granny really wanted to hold the babies so we laid them each in her arm and she kissed them and just looked at them, it was so sweet. I am so thankful for my sweet Granny and her example of charity, love and generosity. I hope my children will know how much she loved them. I love you so much Granny and I promise that each time I give my kids strawberry milk to tell them all about my lovely Granny.

Dirty 30

Jackson celebrated his 30th birthday in July. We had 30 candles that required a blow torch to light, party hats and had a swimming BBQ at Derek's house. Happy 30th Jacks!

Houston

We took a road trip to Houston to visit friends and family down there. The car was packed to the brim but we all made it in one piece. We had a great time, despite the suffocating levels of humidity. In case you were wondering Austin is not nearly as humid or muggy as Houston!