Utah with the Bateman's

The first weekend in Utah we got to see (almost all) the Bateman's. First on Sunday for our nephew, Archer's, baby blessing and then again on Monday for Memorial Day. The weather was not very warm so we stayed inside both days... but we had fun. Evan was looking forward to a camping trip with Grandpa... that was not about to happen because of snow :( Hopefully next year we'll have better luck with the weather. Instead we go to go bowling, which was a ton of fun! The kids really love it. I even got to take pictures of everyone for a picture book that I want to make for the kids. I am glad that the pictures worked out :) Everyone looks so nice!

The kids were still adjusting to the whole Utah trip idea... but after some time they warmed up and we really enjoyed ourselves. I've decided that the hardest part of going to Utah and living far away from family is reacquainting the kids with family. They are still so little. I know they remember faces and memories from last year... but it's so hard for them to be comfortable right from the start. It was this way with both families and with every other person we met up with in Utah. I hope that by showing pictures, talking about things we did, talking on the phone and using the web cam... we can make this easier year after year. 

It was so good to see the Bateman family... Dallas sure wishes he could've been there too! We love you guys!