Guess who? Julie and Aunt Bonnie

My cousin Julie and Aunt Bonnie came out to Utah for a few days. They are such gorgeous ladies! We had fun walking around Midway and going out to eat in Park City and visiting with Susie and Oliver at their home.

Danielle's here!

Danielle, my younger but much taller sister, is visiting us for 3 weeks. Yea! Cliffton and Bitner just love her and Violet seems to think she's pretty awesome too. We went out to eat at 'Dairy Keen' when this picture was taken. They have a thing for trains and there is a fake railroad that you follow if you are going through the drive-thru (you can see it in the background).

Cliffton and Violet

Cliffie loves the "fan" in the dishwasher and he loves his sister.

Violet and Auntie Mom

At the mall...

Grandma and Granpa had Cliffton, Ella and Violet take pictures and Kiddie Kandids so they could have a few grandkid portraits. Violet did NOT like it at all - but we did get some pics where she wasn't crying. I don't think I can legally post these pictures online though. Anyways, these pics were taken afterwards in the play area of the mall.

Daddy and Cliffton

Cliffie crashed one day in the family room. Daddy joined him.

Susie, Oliver, Nana & Grandpa

We love our family. And we also love to kiss...

Grandma and princess

Me and my little baby princess sugar honeygirl

fun pics

Remember how Cliffton had taken some pictures awhile back? He does it quite often now. Here's a sample.

Cliffton and Ella

Aunt Emily and cousin Ella are visiting Utah for a few days. Cliffton thinks they're cool. I agree. Right now, Ella is Cliffton's only cousin. (That will change in October thanks to Aunt Jessie and Uncle Rhett.) Uncle Matt came up on Sunday too as did Aunt Megan, Uncle Kevin and Grandma and Grandpa. But I don't think I have them in any pictures from that day except Matt. Oops.

the kids

Their first time together!

Great grandma and Violet

My mom's parents came out to visit for 2 days and we had a ball. They are such fun! Nana didn't quite succeed in getting Violet and our dog, Bitner, into their suitcases but she did have a long conversation with Violet about leaving. It was soooo cute! Violet must have "chatted" with her for 5 minutes or more.

Violet's blessing

Isn't she just precious?

Richard blessed Violet on Sunday the 5th and this is her cute outfit from her Grandma Stacey. Along with Richard in the blessing circle were my Grandpa Christiansen (Bill) , Richard's Dad (Darrell), our Bishop, and Richard's brother Matt.

4th of July

We had fun with my grandparents on the 4th as well as Richard's family. They all came up to midway and we went out to a mexican restaurant and then visited at home and saw the fireworks from our balcony. Cliffie liked them and liked the firecrackers we lit too. Good times!