Conference weekend, cousin time and a baby

We had an miraculous weekend.  Friday night Everett came down a with a really bad soar throat.  He was having a difficult time breathing and I thought we'd need to take him to the urgent care.  Before we decided a doctor trip was needed I slathered the poor boy in essential oils and James gave him a blessing.  I nursed Everett every hour so his throat didn't' dry out.  By midnight he was sounding better and an urgent care trip was avoided.  Yippee.

The next morning the whole family climbed on our bed and we watched General Conference, painted fingernails, and ate breakfast.  After the morning session was over I called up Grandma Sharolee conflicted with emotions.  We wanted to come down to Portland to see everyone but with a new baby around we didn't want to get anyone sick.  Grandma Sharolee encouraged us to come.  So we quickly packed bags and started our weekend adventure.  We first stopped by our friend Trevor's first birthday party.  Trevor had a cute monkey theme birthday and lots of fun snacks that the kids really enjoyed.

Ready to go to Portland

Around 2pm we said goodbye to Trevor and started the drive down to Portland.  Auntie Becca had her baby and we where really excited to see family.  We stopped by Grandma Sharolee's house first to see cousin Charlie.  James made some yummy curry for dinner and we all enjoyed hanging out together.  Grace and Charlie played really well together.  They watched Frozen and danced, mostly Grace just fallowed Charlie around saying "Charles, dance with me."  But Charlie liked it.

Then later that evening Grandma Sharolee had a sleepover party with the grandkids and told James and I to have a nice evening by ourselves (plus Everett).  We drove over to the hospital to see Max, Rebecca and their new baby Miles Spencer.  Grandpa Roemhildt joined us as we all had a nice visit.

Picture taken by Lisa Baertlein 

Miles Spencer : Picture taken by Lisa Baertlein 

Miles looks a lot like his Daddy Max, but you can see the resemblance of his big brother too.  After visiting for a few hours.  James (Everett) and I went to Max and Rebecca's house to spend the night.  Since Grandma Sharolee was watching the kids we decided a nice date night would be fun.  Thanks to Max and Rebecca we had a wonderful stay in their beautiful house.  It was like staying in a bed and breakfast in the middle of a beautiful forest. we had a fun getaway that we both really needed.  (PS. Max and Becca: Your trampoline is AMAZING)

Sunday Morning we woke up bright and early and headed back to Grandma Sharolee's house for Breakfast and morning conference.    James made everyone some eggs and then we gathered on Grandma's bed to watch conference.

the girls watching conference

After the morning session of conference the sun was shinning and a walk to the park was a must.  James and I took the four kiddos to the park so Grandma could have a moment to herself.  She had been working hard all weekend long.

Cousin picture

 After the park we left Grandma Sharolee and Charlie so they could take naps and we went over to Red Grandma's house to watch the Sunday afternoon session.  We where spiritually fed this past weekend.  My favorite talk might have been from ELDER MICHAEL JOHN U. TEH  

Gwenevere and Grace made a pile of pets on Red Grandma's lap.  

 After the afternoon session we played in Red Grandma's back yard while we waited for the cousins to arrive.  Aunt Cindy made a wonderful stew to eat and we got to visit we so many of our cousins.  It was a fun afternoon.

Gwenevere took this picture. reminding me of another picture we took 9 years ago

Spring 2005

the little photographer and her walking cane.  She was pretending to be a Grandma

Our little family

The Elmo fan club racing bikes.

Dan and Princess Elisa

Cousin picture party

 Later that evening Rebecca and Max got home from the hospital .  Gwenevere and Grace hadn't seen Baby Miles yet so we drove over to their house to visit for a bit.  We also wanted to get a picture of Grandma Sharolee with all her grandkids since we did the same in October and Everett was the new baby.

Gwenevere and baby Miles

Grandma Sharolee with her baby boys

Grandma with all her grandbabies

We spent Sunday night and Grandma Sharolee's house, and Monday morning James bought some bees.  But that my friends is another blog post.  Tell next time.