Hanging out with the Pingel family

Because of Jacob's wedding, pretty much everyone converged on Utah at the same time. Jaclyn and Steve arrived about a week before the wedding. My mom arrived early in the week, followed by Benjamin and Jess and then my dad. It was fun to see everyone, and to show off my house. We really didn't do too much while everyone was here. But here are some of the photo highlights.

Mark, Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Benjamin,

Jess, Jaclyn and Steve

Matthew and Mark

Dad, Mark, Matthew and Mom

My little soccer player

Mom and Matthew

Matthew and I

Matthew ate the bread we brought for the ducks.

Matthew loved the swing, though he had to hold on as high up as possible.

Dad teaching Matthew to say "Dude."

Jacob's Wedding

So I haven't posted in a while, but late is better than never, or so they say. The big event in August was Jacob's wedding. We arrived in Grand Junction Friday night, and just missed the rehearsal dinner, which was probably for the best. One year olds don't do well in restaurants. Friday night was fun. It was Jacob's "bachelor party" so we all played Train game. On Saturday we had I nice relaxing swim in the pool. Then Diana, Chad and Cameron Corder arrived at the same hotel. I hadn't seen her since last October, so it was fun to see how big Cameron has gotten. Her little boy was so cute, but not really that little.

 Matthew had been sick earlier in the week, but had seemed fine for a few days. Unfortunatey, we made the mistake of assuming that meant he was ready for real food again. We quickly learned our mistake when we arrived at the wedding early, and Matthew threw up all over Mark. Poor guy. The lady that owned the house was really sweet and was able to wash Matthew's little suit before the wedding started. We cleaned Mark up as best we could. Luckily, Matthew felt much better and lasted through the wedding ceremony and a good chunk of the reception. The wedding itself was wonderful. Jacob and Serene did a good job planning it. Serene was as gorgeous as a bride can be. It was nice to see my brother so happily married. I wish we could have stayed longer to visit with Diana and Chad or with my Uncle Mark and Aunt Blanca who came out from California. But Matthew eventually started throwing up again, so we left and decided to drive all night to get him back home.

Matthew's latest obssesion is shoes.

Mark and Ayden

Mr. Cool Matthew

Melissa and Ayden

Mark, Matthew, Ayden and Melanie (Ayden's grandma)

Diana and Cameron

Me, Matthew, Diana and Cameron

Chad, Steve and Mark

Diana, Jaclyn and I

Jacob and I

Jacob and Serene