Wednesday, June 24, 2009

My Visit Home

I was able to head back to Utah to see some friends and family. I was there for a whole week, but the time just flew by! Here are A LOT of pictures of what I got to do and who I got to see! First of all, there were 2 main reasons for my trip to Utah and their names are Paizlee and Avery. My sister and one of my best friends both had babies recently so I couldn't wait until they were 4 and 5 months old to meet them.
This is my newest niece, Paizlee Ann Chaston. She was born on May 1st and she is ADORABLE!
I got to spend a lot of time with her and Britlee my other niece who is growing up so fast
and actually turned 2 while I was out there! On her birthday she got a back-a-pack from Aunt Jen and Aunt Cindi and a trip to the zoo from her parents!So we put our shades on and hit the road!
I haven't been to Hogle Zoo for years so I had a blast
And Britlee wasn't a huge fan of the carosel...until it started moving and then she loved it
We even rode the train!
After Brit's birthday I was on my way to Logan...to meet #2 Avery Bell
How sweet is this picture? She is such a SWEET baby and I LOVE her face in this photo. Her daddy is holding her and she looks like the happiest little baby in the world! She was only a week old, but full of personality.
I stayed with my other friends The Carlsen's and got to play with their little boy who is growing like a weed! He's 6 months old and looks exactly like a mini Andy (his dad)
I also went to lunch with some of my old work buddies while I was in Logan and I FORGOT to take a picture!!! I was just having so much fun talking and catching up with them I completely spaced it...oh well you guys know who you are and I love you!
Then it was back to Salt Lake to celebrate Brit's birthday with the whole family. She got an awesome Radio Flyer tricycle from Papa and Nana.

And don't forget the cake and ice cream!

Although it was so much fun visiting friends and family, I was really glad to get back to my sweet husband and doggie. They were both so excited to see me and that's the only thing that I like about leaving...the welcome that I get when I come home!

5 comments:

Mary and Gary said...

Sounds like you are - hands down - the coolest aunt. I mean a back-a-pack? Awesome. I love the pictures of the newest babies. Can we plan something for when you and Ben come home? When will that be? Every time I see a picture of you and your sister I have to do a double-take! Do you think that the mini-andy and our mini-gary could wrestle when they're a little older? We'll have to set up a match. :)

Sara Stevenson said...

I miss you so much...what the heck is going on, we live an hour away from each other and I haven't seen you in a month and a half!! I shall call you when I return to VA. Those little girls are SO freakin cute.

Kristin and Dan said...

Looks like you had fun on your trip out here!! Your nieces are adorable!!

becky and lance said...

sounds like a fun filled week!! oh and you look pretty natural with that baby sling thing (what's it called?) on. maybe its time for you and mr ben to have a baby! ;) haha jk. well we miss you guys! hope you are lovin it out there!

The Bell Family said...

We miss your face!! Oh and I know this is sad to say, but I think little Avery looks like a gremlin in those pics. I can say that because I am her mom! Shesh give me a break!