Brandon Farewell and Open House

Brandon spoke in church today.  He shared his beautiful thoughts and testimony.  So thankful for the incredible man he is becoming!  What a blessing his mission will be to him and our family.  Brandon also accompanied Jefferson on the cello.  We will so miss the beautiful music Brandon played for us on the piano.

Truly thankful for the Trustys and Neubergers ~ their friendship and years of wonderful memories together.  This was our little "pre open house" and blast from the past!

The line-up...oldest to youngest.

We love you Neubergers!

We have been so blessed to live in the best neighborhood in the world.  To be surrounded by genuine and kind friends.  Some pictured beneath and some not.  Thank you for loving and supporting our sweet Brandon.  Your generosity has meant the world to us.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you do for our family!

Could not have done this without Mom & Dad/Grandma & Grandpa!
Thank you for taking care of all the kitchen/food craziness, tons of set up and clean up, and keeping everyone fed and smiling.  You are incredible examples to us of quiet service, genuine interest and constant love.  Words can't express how thankful we are for all you do for each one of us.  We love you~

Super Saturday

Grandma & Grandpa came to celebrate the weekend and Brandon's Farewell with us.

Busy and fun all mixed into one! Grandma, Nick and Justin had a treading water contest that lasted 2+ hours. Grandpa took them for oreo shakes making it well worth it:) Mom took LeAnn for a relaxing pedicure. Pages gave us delicious pecans that Mom and Jeff had fun opening.  It's always fun when G & G come!!!

Almost 16 years ago we moved to GA....truly a life changing event.  Brandon was 2 and Kurtis not yet 1 and we had never lived more than 2 hours from family.  2000 miles seemed forever away and I was struggling.  Cheryl, my answer to prayers, kindly approached me at church and invited us over for dinner.  Her cute kids Carley and Chase were the same age as my boys and for the next 3 years we were inseparable.  Cheryl taught me countless things...how to maneuver ATL traffic, potty training tips, and how to get the boys to swim.  We spent hours at playgrounds, the zoo, preschool, holiday/birthday celebrations, parades, Braves games, Brusters and so much more.  Cheryl is one of the best examples in my life of service, kindness and love...she is always thinking about others and what she can give or do.  Thankfully long distances don't erase memories, and phone calls & texts still share laughter and tears.  I will forever be grateful to my dear friend Cheryl and her beautiful family and mom Carol, for the endless things they've done for our family.

So thankful they came to spend this special weekend with us.

Loved visiting, swimming and golf carting together.

JOY

 True Joy ~ Our Beautiful Boys!

Surprise

Brandon's fantastic friends gave him a surprise party! He was very surprised:)

Another friend party - truly thankful for this incredible group of young adults! 

Thanks for being an example to Brandon and helping him stay on the right track.

Dalby Reunion

Mom & Dad/Grandma & Grandpa know how to pack in the fun!
So thankful to them for their endless generosity and making this all happen.

Snowbird was the beautiful location for family pictures

followed by Aerial Tram, Peruvian Chairlift and Tunnel, Mountain Coaster, Mountain Flyer, Alpine Slide, Vertical Drop, Robes Course, Climbing Wall, Bungee Trampoline, Kids Inflatables and Swimming.  Steph & LeAnn hiked down the mountain after the Tram ride up - my favorite part of the day!

Airborne is the boy's heaven, 

and the Air Ninja Obstacle Course is frosting on the cake!

Pie Five Pizza and Menchies

Family Bowling

Reunion Word = Synergy

Random Fun

The last ever Hanson Reunion - celebrating 100 years

Afternoon movie (Jurassic World & Max)

and then baseball game with Steve, Steph and Fam

What a week...and it only took us 18 hours to get home:)

A heartfelt thank you to all our family for a fantastic week together~

Family Pictures

All 24 of the Dalby Clan together again.

Thanks Lainie and Jeff for the great pictures.

9 Boys and 5 Girls = 14 Amazing Cousins/Grandkids

All lined up in age order - Grandma & Grandpa's pride and joys!

LeAnn's 3 brothers and their beautiful families

The entire Dalby Fam!

Sure love these boys~

Logan & Bear Lake

It's been almost 16 years since we left Logan.

Fun to see where Brandon & Kurtis were born and our old apartments.

Jeff has been looking forward to fishing for months!

Bear Lake, Aggie Ice Cream, Pickleville Playhouse & Raspberry Shakes

More fishing and Firehouse Subs

Galen & Paulette organized a delicious BBQ
with extended family that we haven't seen in years.
Thanks so much G & P for all your time,
effort and love in making our visit fantastic.

Utah

Getting to Utah is always an adventure.

Justin, Nick and I have a song that we sing while spending days in the airport:)
It took 3 days for our family to all get to SLC,
but we made it and had a crazy busy wonderful time!

Blessed to see some dear friends and catch up for just a few minutes.

Grandma and cousins - museums at Thanksgiving Point

Brandon Temple

"I love to see the temple. I'm going there some day..."

Where did the time go sweet Brandon.

We love you and are so proud of the man you are becoming!

Cruisin with G & G

Grandpa & Grandma took Brandon & Kurtis

on a 7 night Royal Caribbean Cruise for their graduation gifts...lucky boys!

They even stopped in Belize where Brandon will be serving his mission soon.

Thank you Grandma & Grandpa for a heavenly week

and experiences/memories of a life time!

We Love You~