June & July were as friendly as May...

We loved visiting with family and friends in May and got lucky enough to have a repeat with more family and friends in June & July!

Jason, Natalie and their family were here first. I even remembered to get a picture or two - yahoo.

It was so much fun to catch up with them.

The guys and their youngest sons. 

Love these faces!    :)

Next came Jason, Natalie and their family again. I know, how did we get so lucky! Jason's mission companion and his family who live in Norway were visiting the US and made it to Utah so Jason and his family drove down to meet them and our house was in just the right location so they all came here.   :)

I could have listened to those beautiful Norwegian accents for days. They were a great family and their oldest daughter was totally a phenom. You name the game, basketball, ping pong, air hockey, and she dominated. Pretty impressive!

Next, Rusty, Michelle and their sweet family came. We were so involved with visiting that we never got one picture - rats. They had great stories of their adventures in Kansas like their research on tornado shelters that would accommodate Nate, and Rusty's latest film projects which included a Trek experience with Scottie.  Rusty Chain Productions  

Their little baby, Naomi, is growing so fast! Rusty sent us this picture recently of both girls.

We never get enough of them!

Then, the next day, we got to have lunch with Grandma Branch, Wilson and Angie. Yet again, no picture. Wilson actually snapped one of Grandma when they arrived and totally surprised her at her front door but I forgot to get a copy. It was super cute though.   :)
What a blessing to have your kids just show up at your door and surprise you. She loved it. Happy 4th, Grandma. 

Thank you, everyone, for traveling and making time to see us. We love you all!!   xoxo