A Fun, Family & Friends-Filled Weekend

So the celebrations started on Thursday for Jonas' birthday . . . and didn't stop until Monday morning when it was back-to-school time!

On Friday the kids had their book-club meeting and then we went to our ward's Christmas party.  Both sets of grandparents were here by now and so we all went!  We had yummy food and a fun talent show - including yours-truly Lucy Maxwell, playing 2 piano numbers (Jingle Bells and Away in a Manger).  Lucy did great.  Grandpa G. even won the adult-contest for "Ugliest Sweater," even though it was a t-shirt!  Oops, I didn't get a picture of that!

Saturday morning was full of complaints while the kids did their chores (I missed most of it as I was out running . . .).  After lunch, Ben took Jonas and Miles and two extra friends - Aiden and Ivan - mountain biking.  The kids had a good time and Jonas LOVES his new bike!  He's actually inspired Miles to want a new mountain bike for his birthday.  Awesome.

That evening we enjoyed dinner together and making s'mores on my new (but used) raclette cooker from my mom.  After that we went to our parents' hotel and the kids went swimming.  Fun, fun.

Sunday morning we all met up at the church for Jonas' ordination to the Aaronic priesthood and the office of a deacon.  Jonas was so excited about it all!  Jonas had been sustained a couple weeks before and so we were able do the ordination before church - thus Jonas was able, and delighted, to pass the sacrament to his grandparents.  He also got to shut the chapel doors and was even excited about that.  :)

We had a nice Sunday afternoon and evening and said our goodbyes to the grandparents that night.

It was a fabulous weekend and we were glad to have our parents come to our home and be a part of it all!

I really love this picture.  Probably because I'm slightly a goof.  But one of our wise men's head broke off a year or so ago and this is how Miles fixed it on Saturday morning.  Yes, Erin, I am pretty sure we tried E6000, but I'll try again just in case!

 The boys and Brigham ready to ride and run!  Aiden, Miles, Jonas, and Ivan.

 The boys on the trail.

 Jonas loving his new bike and shocks!

 Ivan and Jonas riding on the trail.

Saturday-night dinner, minus Grandpa Max who was taking our photo.

 Sunday morning after Jonas was ordained.

 Two grandfathers, one dad, and two brothers.

 Jonas sure has beautiful grandmothers!

Hahahahaha.  We found this lovely selfie on our camera.  It's pretty indicative of how Emmy can sometimes be - especially during Saturday-morning chore-time!