Larson's come to visit & Buckeye BBQ

We had a really fun visit from Becky Larson and her kids on the 5th of July. We met the Larson's in Ohio. Doug and Jon were in med school together and we were backyard neighbors. We spent many hours outside watching the kids ride bikes and color with chalk. They are great friends and it was fun to have them come see where we live now. They are in North Carolina, doing their residency, and Becky was able to bring the kids to Utah.

They arrived in the afternoon, and since we had planned a huge BBQ with other friends from the Riverside Ward, I had rented a huge bounce house for all the kids to play on. The kids played all afternoon and it was fun to visit with Becky while getting ready for dinner.

We had a great dinner together and it was fun to have so many wonderful friends come! We love all these people so much and even though we live all over the country now, our Ohio ties bind us together. We were so lucky to have such great friends!

Row 1: Becky Larson, me, Holly Dotson (holding Oliver), Andrea Jeppesen (holding Luke), Nina Brostrom, Angie Lines, AnnDee Nadauld (holding Nathan) & Ali Crockett (holding Miles).

Row 2: Jon, Jeff Dotson, Kelly Jeppesen, Kyle Brostrom (holding Cole), Brian Lines, Taylor Nadauld & Jack Crockett

Among these 8 families, there are: 27 kids!

The Bounce House

Becky and the kids slept over that night. It was fun to put the kids to bed and talk with her again. The next morning, we got the kids ready and headed to Gardner Village. I wanted to show her a really cute quilt store. The kids fed bread to the ducks and Becky and I wandered through. What's better than being in a quilt store with a friend??!!

Then we took the kids to the candy store and let them pick out a piece. It was a beautiful morning and such a fun way to spend our last moments together. From there, I took my kids to swimming and Becky headed back to her parent's house. It was wonderful to see them! We love you guys and can't wait to see you again!

Kate, Joseph, Jack, Lindsey, Emily, Cecile & Emily

Hannah & Thomas (in their strollers)


Thomas enjoying his Laffy Taffy

Emily Larson

Jack & Lindsey with their Lick-A-Stick's

Jeannette & Becky