seeing friends and family in UTAH

It was so nice of Sandy and Chris to drive Riker and Hunter from Seattle to Provo so we could see them while taking Jessica to school.  Of course, she also got to see and visit with Alex (her daughter), but it was so nice for me to see my sister again, and to essentially meet the boys all over since they didn't remember me and had never met Jessica.  

We met at the hotel in the afternoon and then picked Jessica up after Orientation.  We ate dinner at the Texas Roadhouse - very nice.  Riker is seated in the back (13) and Hunter (nearly 11) is wearing brown.  They were very funny - great kids!

Sandy and Chris ate with us.  It's so good to see my sister so happy!  I wish we lived closer.  She stays very fit (as always) and daunts over Chris's food (which he doesn't mind) :)

The funnest part of the evening was that we got to meet Ali's (I'm the only person that still calls her Ali, she now goes by Alex) boyfriend, Chris.  He has one more semester at BYU and is already in construction (his major).  They are so cute together.  

While we were there we got to celebrate Ali's and Hunter's birthday (August 28 and August 31).

Sister!  Only one year apart

The next day we met for lunch before Sandy and her crew had to get back on the road to head home.  We, of course had to buy shirts at the BYU Bookstore!  See below!  

Jessica with Chris and Sandy

That night we drove up to Sandy, UT to visit with Jessica's Uncle Alan, Aunt Laurel and cousins Kealoni and Mikayla.  Jessica and Alan were very close when Jessica was a little girl.  It was great to see him, and his wonderful family.  My how they have grown.  Kealoni is starting 1st grade.  That was the age Jessica was the last time Alan lived with us.  Our time with them was short because Jessica had to get back for the Orientation Grand Finale: Party!