August 13 (our anniversary), Jameson and I got packed up and ready to leave for Salt Lake. As I was doing laundry in preparation of packing, Jameson was able to get a hold of all his blankets. This child loves his blankets. It doesn’t have to be a certain one, it’s more the material of the blanket. It makes it easier, so I have about 4 of them. J-mo was so excited.

Weston brought my mom over Wednesday night, and Thusday we headed off on our trip. We had a pretty good trip till about just before Wendover. Jameson had only slept about and hour, and wouldn’t go back to sleep. He dumped the rest of my water bottle down himself, so his shirt came off. Then, I gave him an M&M not thinking about the color till I had handed it to him. He was completely blue. Wet wipes, just weren’t enough. So then I resorted to a sucker. It was fine till I turned around to find this…

When I asked him what happened to his sucker, this was his reply…

Mom was laughing while I was trying to pace my breathing.

On a side note… There was a news 50 van from CA that was following us the whole way across the state. He would tail me so I would pull over so he could pass, and then we’d end up passing him again. It was really annoying. When we stopped for lunch, that was the last we saw of the van… until the salt flats. Mom was driving, and it had gotten really windy. We had slowed down because of the wind. Well, up ahead I could see lights flashing, so mom pulled in the opposite lane. As we got closer, there was a car on its side about 20 feet from the road with parts strewn everywhere. We could only see the bottom of the car till we passed it and that’s when I realized it was the news 50 van. I’m sure the wind picked up that big dish on the top of his car and pushed him right over. Serves him right, though. I didn’t feel too bad. Also, what is a CA news van doing crossing the state of Nevada to Utah?

Friday was spent preparing for the party on Saturday; getting decoration and food prepared. Paul and I made a stop at Toys R Us before heading to the park to pick up some toys. The lady asked us at the register, “Family reunion?” Seriously? I guess in Utah they’re use to that sort of thing. The park is churched owned, so the family reunion was at the park, and then we moved inside for her 80th birthday party. Paul was in charge of candles and bought 80 candles. I’m glad she didn’t pass out afterwards. Jameson loves playing with my cousin’s kids, and I have to say the sockem boppers were a hit. Having to blow everything up was not so fun, though.

First we helped set up, then headed outside.

 

Jameson had no fear on the slide. It kind of scared me, though.

Taking forever to set up and light the candles, and Grandma powering though to blow them all out.

 

Jameson was trying to play but I don’t think it turned out so well and his cousin got frustrated.

Jameson now loves the swings and conned my cousin into pushing him.

After the family party, we headed in the church. Grandma had lots of family and friends come and say hello.

(The board in the back was my project. Grandpa wanted all the grandkids on it, and I’m proud to say every grandchild, most their spouces, and most the great-grandchildren are on there.)

Can you tell where my Mexican heritage comes from? 

It was a great day, and so fun to see cousins. I’m so grateful for my Grandmother and the example she is to our family.