During the last week in May Macie and I went to Missouri to be at my brothers new baby Samantha Claire's blessing. Not only were we able to see Rob and his family, my sisters were all there. Katie brought Denali and Holland, Kim brought Rachael and Abigail, and Kristen brought Lucy and Annie. Sorry Sadie I only brought Macie I couldn't resist the opportunity to get a few nights of good sleep. My parents and little brother Brant were there also (and Kristen's husband Tom). It was SO much fun to be with everyone and to watch all the cousins play together. It really is sad that we don't all live closer to each other so they could play more often. Samantha's blessing was beautiful and Rob did an amazing job and kept his cool (especially since she was crying the entire time). Ella is getting so big and is such a doll. She was always looking for "Mace" when she would come over to grandpa's house, and her favorite place was the park! Laurie's house is clean and organized and perfect just like her. It's like you walked right into a Potterybarn catalog. It's pretty rare that we get to see the Radiologist and his pediatrician wife---dedicated and intelligent people! Busy busy busy! So what a blessing to see them!

Everything went great and I am EXTREMELY grateful for dad buying the tickets and always giving was a great trip. What would we do without grandma and grandpa? Always making family moments happen and with style.

We went to the Independence visitor center and to the Jail. Macie LOVES the church sites. For some reason she listens intently and enjoys learning more about Joseph Smith. She and Denali were a little sad that we got to the visitor center a little too late to watch the Joseph Smith movie. The girls were all so cute during the trip, and they LOVED being together. This was the first meeting for Ella, Lucy, Annie, and Abigail. Can't believe they are 2 yrs old and never met. 

After dinner at the T-Rex restaurant everyone got together for a picture. The girls all got matching outfits at the Disney store that day so we had to take a picture! Lets not mention how mad everyone was at Kim, Kristen, and I because we were late for dinner. We were having too much fun at the Disney store. We also went and saw the Indiana Jones movie. It was pretty good.

So Thanks Grandpa for the FUN time! It was GREAT to be with the girl cousins! Samantha is beautiful and we truly miss Ella, Rob, and Laurie! Macie really does love her PAPA! Can't wait to do it again!