A Trip to Idaho

The last photo of my two favorites
for two whole years.

Tyler left for his mission a week ago but before he left he made a trip down to Arizona to get some quality time in with Josh then he flew back up to Idaho with the boys and me so we could be there for his farewell! It was a very eventful eleven days. We played outside, missed Josh, packed missionary bags, ran last minute errands, missed Josh some more, visited with family, bonded with cousins and missed Josh. Despite all of the missing of Josh, it felt so good to be home and we were so glad to have some good quality time with Elder Fredrickson.

We went through a session of the Mesa
temple while he was visiting. 

Josh was in charge of Milo. 

Luckily the seat next to them
was open!

Benji and Milo got a little
nap in. Thank Heavens.

Miles bonded with Uncle Tyler.

Such handsome boys! Benji and Milo will be three
and a half when Ty gets back. Crazy!

At the Spud Day parade! Macie loves Tyler.

The whole Murphy/Leonardson/Fredrickson crew.

Thanks to some weirdo's yelling (mine) we
all got loaded up on candy!

The twins bonding in the Ball Pit.

Miles loves buckets.

So much fun!

Too cute!

Benji wanted a turn really badly!

It took a few days but after watching "Frozen"
for the 8th time, they were all pretty good buddies.
Miles, Benjamin and Macie

But all buddies have a personal space issues.
Sophie was Very content on her own couch. :)

Such lovely piano players.
Miles and Benji

A picture for Daddy! Benji and Miles

The boys loved playing with Sammy!
Benji and Miles

"Ruff! Ruff!"

We love Grandpa!

They could be triplets!
Miles, Benji, Sophie

I think they got their Mom's eye color...

A picture for Dad!
Miles and Benji

All seven cousins under the age of five. It's a party!
Sophie, Macie, Olivia, Charile, Eli, Benji, Miles

Getting a little sleepy.
Benji and Milo

Thoroughly entertained by the iPad.

This kid can get into anything!
Milo-Bean

A huge Cat-face the boys
found at Dad's office.
Yuck!

A family dinner at the Sandpiper, kid free!
Thanks, in-laws, for babysitting :)

A good looking bunch! But it would be an even
better looking photo with Josh in it, just saying.

The girls love their Uncle Tyler.

The boys don't warm up to
strangers easily, so I was shocked
when they wouldn't let my
cousin, Aaron put them down!
Benji and Miles

A picture for Josh, his two
favorite ladies!
The pic was Charlie's idea.

The boys met great Grandpa and Grandma Mabbott
for the first time! Miles and Benji

They are pretty great. In more ways than one!

The boys loved movie time.
Miles and Benji

We could get 5 of 7 to sit still. That is success
in a nutsell.

Miles and Benji

Eli wanted his picture taken.
What a stud!

Liv posed for me too.

Benji and Miles loved Grandpa's garden.

Benji was such a good helper.

These two come up with the good ideas.

Peek-a-boo! Miles, I see you!

We were both afraid of getting tickled.
I think this was pretty good, considering
the circumstances!

Bed time stories with Grandma.

Tyler and Macie

What a ham.
Macie

Idaho, at its finest.

Sophie, jumping with Daddy.

Snuggles with Uncle Scott after church.

Cute cousins hanging out after Tyler's farewell. 

We love Grandma!