It was a GREAT weekend with lots of laughs. I love the 4th of July. My Dad had all the kids sing Happy Birthday to America. I'm grateful I grew up in a very patriotic family with parents who reminded me how blessed we are to live in a free country. And having Josh in Afghanistan over the 4th hit home for all of us. At church on Sunday the closing song was the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The verse that reads "As He died to make men holy, Let us live to make men free..." really made me proud of Josh.
Now onto the weekend:
Ashton was SO glad to be out of the airplane. I caught him army crawling out of our room.
Does this picture alone make you want to be an Ashton grandkid? Abe took all the kids up Memorial Hill in his little ranger. I still can't believe they all fit.
This is Ashton and his newest baby cousin Owen look at the kid's feet! Everyone calls them skiis. What a difference 7 months makes huh?? Ashton looks HUGE! 
There are all the girls in the family who had babies within a year of eachother. All 6 of us. The funny thing is Mandy is 6 months pregnant!!
This was too funny not to post. This is my nephew Will. Don't you love it, Kara? 
This is only HALF of my parent's backyard. Paired with Utah weather this place is heavenly!
The 4 sisters and Mom!
We were taking pictures of the grandkids in a row and all the cows started to line up against the fence behind them in a row too. They were ready for their closeup apparently.
And here is the family picture. In the matching shirts that say "Ashton -08". As soon as Ashton can read I'm sure he'll be very impressed that everyone is actually wearing his name.
Here are the 19 grandkids. Notice some of the babies are holding on for dear life.
And last but not least TODAY is our 2 year anniversary. I don't know what I ever did without David.
17 comments:
loved the new pics sam!!! you look great might i add!!!!! its so fun to see your family. it has been so long! hey how is your vinyl business going?
That picture of Will is sooooooo funny! He is going to die when he is a little older! It can be a bribery picture.
You guys always seem to have so much fun together! I love it! You Ashton girls all look so beautiful.
awe cute ashton family! your reunion looked like lots of fun!
Wow is that really where your parents live? Man it looks fabulous! I can't believe how big your little guy is getting he's really growing up. Happy 4th of July! It looks like a blast.
That is soo darn cute. I love the cows. It almost (I said almost) makes me want to live in UT.
AHH, I want to be an Ashton grandkid!!! I don't know if I could fit in that little space, but shoot, it still looks like too much fun!
Looks like so much fun with your family. Congrats on the Anniversary!
SO cute and Happy 2nd Anniversary!!
Oh and I will be out there on Saturday through the 20th so I WILL get to see you! YAY
WOw, I really DO want to be an Ashton Grankid! The pictures are great. Happy anneversary. Two years, wow! I bet it seems longer, eh? Congrats!
Ashton is getting so big. He and Isaac will probably have fun next time they get together. Looks like you had fun.
Awesome pics! I'm jealous! I take it your maiden name is Ashton? If I ever have a daughter, her middle name will be my maiden name. I think it's so cool to carry it on like that!
HAHA! LOVE the kid with his pants down. lol. GOsh i love kids. SO it's about time i get back on your blog!! SO i leave in 2 days...we've gotta sweing this. In fact...i'm calling you now.
I want to be an Ashton grandkid! I love hearing about your family, and I miss hanging out at your house when we were in high school! That is one awesome backyard, too, by the way! It looks like you had a ton of fun!
Holy cow! It looks like you guys had the time of your life. I cant believe how big Ashton has gotten... Man he is cute! I love the picture of all the kids going up the hill. It was good to see the pics of the whole family. Miss you guys!!
it was fun seeing you 3 over the 4th. I still think I must have missed out on the best night...Abe tried to explain...something about David having to take a swim in the pool over a game :} Oh well... there's always next year. Hope you guys are doing well. - Kim
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