My husband is the BEST! This past weekend he sent me on a trip to Utah to attend some important family events. He was such a sweetheart. We had some frequent flyer miles, so he told me to just book the ticket, take Isla, and go.
My brother Zach graduated with honors from the University of Utah. He is now an engineer….. and starts his Master's program next week. We are so proud of him.
My cousin, Janelle, got married in the Salt Lake Temple. We are so happy for her! And we are happy to welcome Robbie into the family. We Gibbs girls don't settle, so we know he has to be pretty awesome to have snatched Janelle. :)
On the many trips to Salt Lake, we drove Grandpa and Grandma Gibbs with us in the van. Isla held Grandma's hand and it helped her stop crying. Grandma then rubbed Isla's feet, which put her to sleep. (Isla is so much like her daddy! She loves to have her feet rubbed.) I love my Grandma. She is so sweet.
The reception was held outdoors and it was a bit chilly, so we went inside Robbie's parent's house. Grandma and Grandpa held Isla and snuggled with her… until she started getting fussy. It had been a busy day.
I saw my brother, Jens, at the reception. He had grown a mustache during 'March Mustache Madness.' Not only did he decide to keep his mustache, but he bought some wax to tweak up the ends for special occasions. Oh how I miss my brothers!!
On Sunday before church, we met Zach and Stacie to go see little Kaisen's grave. He is buried right next to Grandpa and Grandma Montgomery. I started bawling as soon as Mom and I drove into the cemetery. When I got out of the van, Zach said, "Why are you crying?" I am often amazed at how strong Zach and Stacie are, even though I know they have a hole in their hearts even bigger than the one in my own. We love you Kaisen and will never forget you. You and Isla are our little cousin-twins.
Monday morning, we got up bright and early to catch our flight back home. Isla was absolutely fabulous on the airplane ride home. It was great! She slept most of the time. I sat in the window seat. My 'row companions' also were very quiet, as they were sleeping off hangovers from a recent trip to Las Vegas. I was able to kick back and finish reading Mockingjay without any interruption.
Andy picked us up from the airport. Isla told him all about her Utah adventures.
