1942.81 Miles Later......

That isn't the exact amount of miles traveled in a week, but it is pretty darn close. We decided it would be fun to go to California to my cousin Amy's wedding. My Mom and Kelly went in my Mom's car and C.J., Jackson and me in ours. We left on Thursday March 24 and drove to my sister Jodi's house in Vegas. Jackson slept all the way to Cedar City before we needed to stop and feed him. He was sooo good! We ate dinner while I fed him at Cafe Rio and then we continued our way to my sisters house to spend the night. We were able to hang out with them for a little bit before heading off to bed. We got up and Jodi joined our caravan. We stopped in Barstow to feed Jackson and then continued on our way to our hotel. Jackson once again slept the entire time and we had to wake him up to feed him.

My Cute Cousin Amy and I
Here is Amy and Chris coming out of the Newport Temple. I was able to go to the sealing while C.J. stayed with Jackson outside. It was an amazing sealing. The sealer did a wonderful job. It is a blessing to be able to go to sealings to be reminded of the importance of going to the temple and the blessings we can receive.

This is my cousin Emily's daughter Heidi and Jackson

We took pictures while we waited for Amy and Chris to come out


The reception was beautiful and the food was delicious! It was so fun seeing all the cousins on my Mom's side. We don't get together nearly enough. We always have so much fun. We are a loud bunch when we are together. We kept getting in trouble in the waiting room at the temple because we were too loud.
Amy and Chris doing their first dance
My cousin Kallen's daughter London. Everyone says that we look alike. I have to say we are pretty darn cute!

We were able to go to Downtown Disney while we were there. It was a lot of fun and I was so sad that we didn't get to go into the park. Next time for sure! Here are a couple pictures of us in the Lego Store.

Phew...... Stinky

Our wonderful friends Spenny and Nellie came and hung out with C.J. while I was in the temple. After taking pictures at the temple we were able to go to lunch with them. We miss them so much. Whenever we go visit California we miss it and wonder why we moved.
Logan, Jackson and Nellie
Nellie and Jackson
Logan and Jackson

Saturday night we stayed at my Aunt Renee's house. C.J. and I headed off to bed while everyone stayed up and had fun. Having a baby makes you tired... I feel old. Sunday we got up and had to go to our favorite restaurant before we headed home. We went to Los Golondrinas and I had an amazing carnitas burrito. Really people, if you are ever in Laguna Niguel please go there. You will never be the same. After stuffing ourselves, we headed back to Jodi's. We only had to stop in Baker so Jackson could eat. It was nice to have plenty of time to relax on Sunday with the cute Yates Family. I haven't seen them for so long and it was fun to spend time with them. And they were so excited to meet Little Jackson for the first time!
Brock, Jodi, Madison, Morgan and Doug
Sydnee and Payden
Brock and Luci
Morgan, Haley, My Mom and Jackson

We got home Monday from California and while we were gone my Dad's brother Dennis died from very poor health. So on Tuesday I headed to Star Valley, Wyoming with my Mom, Kelly and Tim to go to the funeral. I fed Jackson at Tim's house and then he made it the whole way without needing to be fed. I seriously have the best baby ever. Wednesday morning we went to the viewing and the funeral. My cousin Shane talked, he is the Sheriff of Star Valley and has gotten to know Uncle Dennis well since living there. He gave a great talk and I learned a lot of things about my Uncle. My cousin Annette gave the his life history. My Uncle scared my when I was younger. He seemed so mean and ornery. But as I got older, I wasn't scared of him anymore and I would go talk to him and give him a hug. I learned that throughout his life he was an extremely generous man and was always thinking of others. He loved his family very much and was a very sweet man despite the rough edges on the outside.

They have about 10 feet of snow still up there and it was freezing!! When we went to the cemetery, we were lucky enough to park right next to the plot so I left Jackson in the car and stood right outside it so I could hear my Dad give the dedication prayer and watch the Army do their salute.
After the Graveside Dedication, we went back to the church and had lunch. Here is a couple pictures of my cute Cousins. I just love them all. It was so fun to spend time with my family on both sides in one week.
Kelly, Tricia Tate, LaRae Schreiber, Annette Cassity, Jamie Hudson, Liz Hall

Me, Misty Sanderson, Holly, Becky Taylor
Randy Tate, Brandon Southwick, Kirk Johnson, Blake Johnson, Scott Johnson, Shane Johnson

We headed home after the lunch and once again Jackson was perfect. He made it all the way to my mom's house. I fed him and finished the drive home. I have been so blessed with such a good baby. He was perfect this week and especially for being in his car seat for so many hours. He made the two trips so much better and more enjoyable for me.