Trip to Logan with cousins!

I had a hockey game in Logan this last weekend and Preston and Devin decided to come with us! 

Nolan getting comfy for the drive ☺ As we were headed north Nolan asked if Beckett and Rhett were coming too. When we said yes he replied, "I'm so excited. I just love my cousins." ♥ Oh and also, it was funny because he just could not figure out that Logan is a place and not his other cousin Logan. He kept asking if we're going to Logan's house ☺

We love to make a day of it and hit all the usual spots...

Maddox's 

The Hyrum City Cemetery

to visit Gm Mathews and her parents and other family members.

It was a nice day so we didn't really expect snow, but of course there was a lot! We just have to learn to expect lots of snow at the cemetery until May ☺ Here we are trekking up to Gm and Gp Stanton's grave.

After the trip Devin sent us this picture that Beck drew. I wasn't sure what it was at first so she explained and it's just the sweetest. Apparently he very proudly said, "I drew a picture of Grandma Mathews marker stone. I drew x's for her eyes because she already died." Devin said at first she was a little mortified but the more he talked to her about it the more impressed she was with how much he understands. He had asked a lot of questions after we visited the cemetery so they explained to him how after you die your spirit goes to heaven and where your body goes. He went on to say, "now when Grandpa Mathews dies I know where he'll be...I'm sure going to miss him." Awwww! Pull out those heart strings why don't ya! Those boys sure love Granky and are happy to know they can always visit him no matter what!

 The Logan Temple 

We showed the boys this fun little nook and they loved it.

Hugs!

Cutest cousins!

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The Bluebird

This is the cutest little ice cream and soda parlor (and diner) right on Main St. in Logan. I remember my Uncle Robert taking us there when Grammy (my Gm Mathews mom) died. I've also been told that my Gm Mathews sister had her wedding reception in the upstairs room.

It was a little crazy trying to navigate it with kids, it's not really set up for little ones, but it was still fun!

Around the mirror is solid marble!

Then to the main event  ☺ my hockey game! My good friend Becca Hall and her parents, sister, and two neices also came to the game! Seeing the Hall's is usually part of our agenda whenever we go to Logan so it was perfect and so nice of them to come!

Put me in the game coach!

Alyson gave the boys this awesome popper book and they love it!

Cousins Move to Utah!!

Justin and I have often lamented the fact that, as much as we really like living in Utah, it kind of stinks that we aren't that close to family and our boys won't get to grow up with cousins close by. Well...not anymore! After months of deliberation and soul searching, Uncle Preston and Aunt Devin made the brave decision to make a major career switch. Preston wasn't happy as an attorney and, after talking A LOT with Justin and realizing that there were a great many aspects to Justin's job that are exactly what he'd like in a career, he decided to join Justin's work team! Which means they are moving to Utah!!

We tried really hard to not push them in any direction whatsoever, but now that they've made the decision I'm not sorry to say we are super duper excited! I can't wait for our boys to have cousins nearby to grow up with! (Of course, we're all a little sad for my mom and dad, Granky, and Uncle BJ, Kirsten, and cousin Logan :( but so glad they still have each other in LV).

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The Preston and Devin Mathews crew leaving Las Vegas, headed for Utah!

The moving crew! We have the best family ever. Uncle Robert, Aunt Suzie, Paul, Uncle Alan, Tyler, Christie, and Ty (and cute little Claire) all came to help ♥

We were all super worried about the weather. It was supposed to snow pretty badly on Friday, but the weather stations kept moving the time of the storm back and back. The latest forecast was that it would start snowing at 7pm, exactly when we were supposed to start moving them in. Ahhh! But, our prayers must have been answered because we were able to get them all moved in with not a hint of snow. Then, as we brought the last of the items in the house, it started to flurry. Whew!

Their new house in West Bountiful.

Uncle Justin showing Beck pictures of the Provo Rec Center pool that we'll definitely be going to this summer! 

The next night we brought them dinner. Devin's mom, Marna, and her siblings, Brandt and Davis, as well as another cousin and his two small boys were there too. It was quite the crew and a lot of fun! Also, all boys! So many boys in this family haha!

We're so glad they're finally here after so much anticipation. We hope they love it!

Branson's First Haircut

I have been thinking Branson really needed a haircut for about 2 weeks now, but Justin kept putting if off. I think he wanted to keep his baby a baby for a bit longer (ok, that's super sweet). But, as you can see from the pics, it was starting to get in his eyes so we had to do it (sorry daddy!).

The crazy thing is that we looked back at pictures and this was about the same time (within a few days) that Nolan got his first haircut too! They were on the same schedule without us even realizing it!

We braved the freshly fallen snow and took him to Cookie Cutters for his first cut. 

He of course loved the slide! 

And he was an absolute champ for the haircut! Give that kid a sucker and he's good to go ☺

Branson loves his big brother ♥

I'll just add one more cute pic from our shopping trip afterward. I sure love these handsome boys of mine!

The Coolest Park Ever

Yesterday we went to look at houses down in Sandy and had some time to kill before meeting Gm and Gp Bailey for dinner so we went to the Wild West Jordan Park. I'm telling you, that is probably the most awesome park EVER! It's huge, with so many fun things to do and - most awesome in my mind - it incorporates Utah history and geology. So fun!! #iknowimadork.

How cute is this place?!!

So many fun places to explore.

Saltair

Would you believe me if I told you that this is not a picture of Nolan falling DOWN, but attempting to climb UP and over?! ☺

There's a library next door so of course we had to stop in! This is Nolan showing Branson where the Star Wars book are ♥

I think it's safe to say this place is definitely worth the drive!!

Valentine's Day

I think the boys had a fun time with Valentine's Day this year. We got them each a few fun things, mostly centered around love and Star Wars ☺

They each brought Jeanni a rose. She opened the door and Nolan handed his to her and said, "Happy Valentine's Day Jeanni!" I think her heart melted ♥

Of course Jeanni couldn't resist getting them a little something too so they got doubly spoiled!

Nolan loved this Valentine's Day 'game' we played for FHE. I wrote down things that show love or don't show love on slips of paper. I read each one in turn and Nolan had to decide if it showed love or didn't. If it did show love he got to tape it on the house because we want that thing in the Bailey house. If it didn't show love he got to crumple up the paper and throw it in the trash bc we don't want that in our house (he loved that part ☺)