It was so fun to have Amy's family stay with us! They have 5 boys, and most of them are right about the same ages as our children. They had a great time playing together! They definitely had more play time than the times the family stayed in a hotel, and the boys took advantage of every minute!
playing frisbee . . . on skates!
On Sunday we all drove up to Layton to visit with Ryan's Grandma Partridge. We were able to go in and visit for a while. Then the moms and kids waited in the cars while the men were able to give her a priesthood blessing. I'm so glad we live close enough that we were able to be a part of that!
watching a scripture movie while we waited in the car
On Monday, Ryan and our 3 boys joined Amy, Scott, and their 3 oldest boys at a BYU women's soccer game. Bradley and Bryson had done a BYU soccer camp back in July and had been given some tickets to this game. Our kids have never played a formal soccer game (we've chosen to do baseball in our family), so they were going more to have something to do and to spend time with their cousins.
I stayed home with a napping Elizabeth and watched Amy's 2 youngest. When they got home a couple hours later, I was surprised to learn that they participated in a halftime event! The BYU staff were looking for a family of 4 to participate -- Amy's boys didn't want to do it, but Nathan and Benjamin did. So they joined Ryan and Amy on the field and got to do a relay race.
Benjamin and Amy juggling the soccer ball
Nathan dribbling the ball (barefoot, since he wore flip-flops to the game!)
Despite the lack of experience, I guess our boys held their own because they were the winning team! (There were 3 total teams.) So now we have a certificate for a free Papa John's pizza!
Yay! We won!
High five, Benjamin!
Walking off to claim their prize!
We had such a wonderful weekend with family! I'm so glad that we can now host guests in our house and create these great memories together!
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