Utah- Fam Reunion

We knew when we moved away from Utah that we would be coming back for the family reunion just a few months later! What we didn't know was that my brother's wedding would be at that same time! The timing worked out pretty well though, we got to take a long trip at the end of June into July and fit in both things. It didn't feel like we had been gone from Utah for that long but it was great to come back and see everyone, especially those that came from out of state that we hadn't seen in years.

Plane ride there:

Another great thing about Mariah getting older is she'll actually sit and watch a show now! She chose Elmo on the way there, and even though she only watched for like 15 minute intervals it is the biggest lifesaver ever. Never again will I ever judge anybody for giving their kids shows and snacks for an entire flight. Airplane + toddler = survival mode. We still have some rough times but, thank heavens for the iPad. We were so lucky there was an extra seat on the plane so she didn't have to be in our lap either.

Once the shows get old we get out the stickers and coloring books and have a party.

Then we got to Utah and Stephanie's family came and we all got to hang out at the Beus's beautiful home for a few days before Chase's wedding! We loved getting to spend extra time with everyone there.

Cute cousins.

 I love and hate how grown up she looks here!

Mariah and her second cousin Cody loved driving around this John Deere haha!

She found a walkman in the basement and carried it around for a couple days. Bringin it back.

Sweet moments with her Great Grandma Williams. Mariah loves her GG and all week she would ask "Where are you GG?!"

 Look at this view....

The family reunion was at Bear Lake, which was settled by our ancestors several generations ago! So we drove a few hours up there and met up with the rest of the extended family. I think Matt can finally say he's met all of my cousins now. I didn't get a chance to take lots of pics, but here are a few from my phone to document...

 Our new sis Joelyn!

Mariah got pretty sick our last few days there and it ended up being hand, foot, mouth. Poor thing. She had a mild case and it cleared up in a few days, but I don't think she smiled once at the reunion :( !