Celebrations

So I think I talked about this in my birthday post, but I love living so close to family. It is nice to be able to drive up for the weekend to celebrate holidays and birthdays. My family is extremely close and it seems like when we were living in Cedar we were missing out on so much.

My grandma's birthday was on the 14th of April and to celebrate we all met at the famous Maddox for dinner. There were so many of us there. It was hectic, it was crazy, and it was so much fun! We adopted Paislee for the night because she wouldn't leave Bryce alone. I guess he is getting in all the practice he can before October. While we were waiting for our dinner Brittanee pointed to my tummy and told Paislee there was a baby inside. She was convinced it was a little girl and kept talking to the baby all night. She was constantly telling everyone to be quiet because the baby was sleeping. What a doll!!!

Since grandma's birthday is only two days before our anniversary, eating at Maddox was a great reminder of our wedding luncheon. I will never forget Bryce's reaction (and some of his family member's as well) when they first pulled up to the drive-in part of Maddox. Bryce told me later, but after he dropped me off in Logan the night before he drove past Maddox just to see what it was like. I think he was a little nervous because he didn't see the other part, but it is a good thing he trusted me. The next day his sister-in-law Hillary said she was a little nervous too, until everyone noticed "The Lodge" where the luncheon was held. Afterward Hillary said that it was one of the best meals she has had and she still comments about it occasionally :) Bryce loves Maddox (especially their rolls)!

Outside the building there was a block with the lights shining at it. Bryce thought this was made just for him and decided to pose for a few the paparazzi!!!

Sunday we went to Logan again for Brittanee's patriarchal blessing. What an amazing experience and sweet spirit that was present. Before the blessing the stake patriarch had everyone present (both sets of grandparents, Bryce and I, and my parents) say something about Brittanee. Almost everyone was in tears afterward and the spirit was so strong. Brittanee is such an amazing blessing to our family and I couldn't have picked a better sister or best friend. Her blessing was amazing and just another reminder of just how special she really is.