On to Idaho, where Grandma Anderson had an obscene amount of Easter Eggs ready and waiting to be hunted...
True to form, she also had plenty of presents for all (thanks Grandma)...
Grandpa & Ava
Els & Aves with Grams
Sweet kisses for her new baby
We were super impressed with their snazzy new place in Idaho Falls, perfectly equipped for grandkids and guests! All the kids loved the toys and movies, and Kaydree and Carver loved having a room to share...
Time to party! We got together at Leo's for a little pre-birthday party for the girlies & me. It was fun to get together with aunts, uncles, & cousins we hadn't seen in a while.
Ryan really wanted to take the kids bowling for the first time. We arrived just in time to watch the senior citizens bowling league...those seniors don't mess around when it comes to bowling!
Here's K taking a cue from the seniors, bowling is serious business...
We didn't dare wake Carver from his nap with Grandpa...
But before long, he was ready to show us his stuff...
Ava had a great time watching...
Ryan and I took full advantage of the free babysitting and had some fun nights out. One night we headed up to Rexburg to do a session with my brothers at the temple...
We didn't bother to take all the carseats out...not to worry, Bry and Jeff had no problem sitting in them...
We always visit my best girlfriend Tiff when we're in Rexburg, and this time we were lucky enough to be there on the very same day she welcomed Ava Jane Walke into the world...
We love Tiff & Tommy and we definitely wish we lived closer!
But before long, he was ready to show us his stuff...
Ava had a great time watching...
Ryan and I took full advantage of the free babysitting and had some fun nights out. One night we headed up to Rexburg to do a session with my brothers at the temple...We didn't bother to take all the carseats out...not to worry, Bry and Jeff had no problem sitting in them...We always visit my best girlfriend Tiff when we're in Rexburg, and this time we were lucky enough to be there on the very same day she welcomed Ava Jane Walke into the world...We love Tiff & Tommy and we definitely wish we lived closer!The next day, we decided to bring the whole crew to Rexburg and walk around campus. We can't believe how much it has changed! We only ended up walking around for a few minutes though before we were bit with the bitterly cold wind, I guess some things never change.
Back in the Burg
We had to make a stop at Melanie & Jordan's while we were in Rexburg. It's always fun to visit with them, and we can't believe how quickly their kids are growing up.
Robyn was so nice to treat Me & Aunt Mer to manis/pedis/facials and a shopping trip at her home away from home, Christopher & Banks. Thanks again for the fun girl time!
In an effort to delay the drive home, we stopped in Ogden to visit Lucas & Amie and their crew. We had a fun time hanging out but before we knew it, it was time to head home. I'm not too sure we were ready for that drive again, but luckily most of it looked like this...
The drive went as well as it could have, but it'll probably be a while before we take another long road trip together. I think we were all wiped out and ready to come home sweet home!
We arrived in New Mexico in the afternoon with plenty of time to do a little hotel swimming...
These two became best buds on the trip, I caught them holding hands and sharing snacks constantly...
After another somewhat peaceful day of driving, we arrived in Park City just in time for snow, snow, and more snow! That same night, 6 of my seven brothers and sisters were all in the Salt Lake Temple together while Jeffrey (the baby boy) received his endowment. It was so neat to be there with our adopted brother Cody, my Carver cousin Jackie and her husband, Aunt Dee Dee, and other extended family members. 
In the evening, the guys headed off to the Priesthood Session while the girlies had a little Girls Night/Birthday extravaganza for yours truly...
Later that night, not even snow fall could stop some of us from some Park City hot tubbin'...
The next morning was Easter Sunday, and some very excited cousins were sure glad the Easter Bunny found the right house...
The rest of us were just down right tired including this crew (I'm sure Ry will be thrilled that I posted this charming pic...I just love how they all have the same sleepy look)... 
Next, we were off to Uncle Gary's place where we had an Easter Feast that would put Thanksgiving to shame. Those Stefan's sure don't mess around when it comes to food! Thankfully, there were plenty of baby lovers around so we got to sit and enjoy our food kid-free. My beautiful cousin Kristin... 
Kaydree absolutely could not wait to visit Grandpa Bob. My cute Grandpa has been in and out of the hospital for months, we're all convinced he has at least 9 lives, maybe more. He is practically the 8th world wonder...
Kaydree has been praying for Grandpa Bob at least 3 times a day for as long as she can remember so she was so excited to meet him. This was the first time that Grandma Gracie and Grandpa Bob could meet the twins too, so everyone was pretty excited!
Both the good food and the good company at the Stefan's was enough to wipe anyone out, including our 4 bundles of energy...
We still managed to make a quick trip up to Bountiful to say hi to Ryan's Aunt Maryann and Uncle Mark. Before driving up to Idaho the next day, we made sure to make a stop at Temple Square...
Our eternal family...
If you think that was a lot, that was just the first half of the trip! Stay tuned for part 2.
