Their house backs up to the mountain so they have a fabulous view of the entire Salt Lake Valley, and their house is full of windows to take it all in.
Poor Megan was super sad that Robyn's kids couldn't be there that day.
Evidence of Andrew (of course he was sitting right next to them).
We had croissant sandwiches with my mom's fabulous shredded beef, salad, fruit, chips and queso dip.
We put Bella in the hot seat to open her gifts (she wanted cash because she's saving for an orchestra trip).
Andrew found a couple Woody and Jessie dolls Adam had in the house, then he sat at the table admiring them.
The backward 4 candle threw Amy for a loop and caused me to laugh so hard my abs hurt, I love it when that happens.
Adam entertained us as usual.
Hugs.
I gave Amy this necklace with her word for the year.
Check out this tile pattern Adam had done in the girls' bathroom.
Sadly as we were leaving their neighborhood our car slipped out of gear and wouldn't go back in! Fortunately we weren't on the highway yet and were able to call my parents who turned around to pick us up and give us a ride home.
You should have seen me, my mom, and Whitney trying to squeeze in the back with Andrew! He was not having it! Whitney ended up sleeping over at Adam and Amy's house because there wasn't enough room in my dad's car. (She was thrilled!) Adam was so great and said he'd have our car towed to one of the mechanics in town he has connections with (since we don't know Salt Lake at all).
Update: We found out it will cost $2600 to rebuild the transmission of our 2003 Ford Escape, so now we're in the market for a newish car because it's not worth it to put that much money into that car. I'm so sad about this, I have loved that car and it hasn't given us any trouble so this was super unexpected.
7 comments:
I hate being in the market for a new car! I still miss my Camry daily and I haven't had it since before Eliot was born over three years ago!
That bathroom floor sure is cool.
Your family always seems to do birthdays up right!
I've been back and forth about buying a new van now or waiting until mine dies. This pretty much confirms that it's better to NOT wait. Yikes, all six of us needing a ride somewhere would be a nightmare. Car shopping gives me quite a load of anxiety though so I keep ignoring the issue at hand. So productive I know.
Your family's dedication to birthdays and get togethers is inspiring.
Looks like a fun family gathering at Amy's beautiful new home! Sorry about your car! Cars are frustrating!!!
I agree with Melanie. Your family's dedication to celebration is inspiring. Thinking of Andrew "not having it" being squished made me smile. I hate car issues. I feel helpless.
That bathroom floor is fabulous!!
I can't get enough of chevron print and gray!...ooh la la!
I like the picture of Andrew admiring the Woody doll collection...
Love the necklace you gave Amy...
Great word, too!
Sorry about your car...Gese...that's a drag! I feel like we keep getting bogged down with maintenance issues (car, roof, well pump, rotting door frames, etc. etc.) It's maddening!
I haaaaaaate caaaaaaars.....join me in song.
I love the photo of Andrew admiring Woody and Jessie!
The necklace seems like the perfect gift for Amy, what an awesome find!
Car trouble is my least favorite thing. So sad.
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