For the Byrds

Monday Funday, right? Meh. 

Well we had a fabulous weekend! Saturday we went to a barbeque at Ron and Terry Byrd's - always a stimulating time there with the Byrds with lots of good conversation and catching up. For those not in the know, Ron baptized my dad when he was 16 and has kept in touch over the years because both Ron and my Dad are well, people persons. And that whole family is lovely - so friendly and fun and boy can they cook!

For those of you IN the know, Terry is doing pretty well - she had 3 disks in her back fused in December (a surgery that has to be redone every few years) but she was on her feet and cooking a ton of scrumptious food when we got there. They have done a lot of renovations on the house recently and the backyard is a dream for the babies - swing set, big wheels, trampoline, etc. I think Ron and Terry are really enjoying their grandkids.

Ron's mother, Lois (who also happens to be related to Mom somehow, was there.
Wouldn't you know it, we discovered she too lives in Pleasant Grove! Too bad we are about to move.

Riley let the boys drive while she manned the radio. At one point her date put his arm around her and I didn't know whether to laugh or cry!

Ron's cousin Orville: professional violinist and friendly gypsy. Joe was mesmerized.

Also this weekend Allison and I got to go shopping. If you want a great consignment store with tons of cool vintage stuff, visit Bling in American Fork. They are going out of business and are willing to negotiate prices, but you better hurry!

And here: a few shots from the week. The babes are feeling better and getting more delightful each day. Riley loves Joe and he adores her, and now that he can crawl, she is never ever alone. I don't believe she minds.

Riley is a fun-loving girl and keeps us all laughing. Here she is tickling Joe ("kikkling" as she says) and playing peek-a-boo in the bath tub - she is not great at hiding, for you could hear her shrill, excited giggles and chortles from a mile away.

And now, the house is clean, the laundry done, the babies napping and as I have finished my cake, finished this blogging - I am going to read Anne of Green Gables in my bed, because I like to do that sometimes.

Have a blessed day.