Last July (haha), we got to spend a few wonderful hours with my siblings at my parents' house in Utah! We were traveling through on a very quick weekend trip on our way to Jonathan's sister's wedding. We loved seeing all of my siblings, meeting our nephew Ivan (he and Ollie will be great buddies - they are less than four months apart!), meeting my sister's boyfriend, introducing Ollie to those who had not yet met him, and just being all together for the first time in a long time. We definitely missed my parents in Russia!
And what is a trip to Utah without some Cafe Rio?
Adorable cousin buddies
Ollie getting acquainted with Uncle Ron
James was beyond thrilled to find Jukie's toys in the regular spot.
Ella's favorite thing to play with - Russian dolls!
Ollie with his Uncle Josh
By the time we arrived, what with some mix-ups with our car rental and a wrong turn on the freeway (oops), it was about 11:00 at night. The kiddos were remarkably happy and had a blast.
Sibling pictures!!
No worries, James just fell head-first off of the couch.
Ella's face in this one is priceless.
Liz and Jonathan were twinners.
I have several wonderful nieces- and nephews-in-law on Jonathan's side, but Ivan is my first real nephew - so fun! I can't wait for these little guys to be able to play together.
Reading in Bapa's library with Uncle Josh.
Annie and Ollie :)
Jonathan and Ivan get acquainted. Ivan wasn't sure what to think...
My parents' four adorable grandchildren!
A favorite Gibbons summer pastime - lying on the grass in the front yard. These boys are just waiting for Bapa to come home from Siberia and hang out on the grass with them!
Aunt Lizzie
Gibbons salad.
Oliver and his Aunt Abby!
Being a doggie.
Jonathan and the boys
We are looking forward to THIS July, when my parents will come home from Russia and we will all be together again! Can't wait!
