Everyone checked out their new rooms and ran around and around looking in every corner. It was fun for me to see the house again after 3 months of only looking at pictures.
I was a little overwhelmed with everything since we were only going to be staying for 36 hours before we headed out for Utah. Mandy suggested we paint something so we ran to Home Depot that night and got our supplies to paint the girls room. We picked a bright canary yellow. It turned out really cute with the white trims on their three windows. I also unpacked the kitchen and decided that would have to do until we came back in a month.
We headed out to Utah to the Brenchley family reunion. We had a blast with everyone. Almost everyone in Phil's family was able to be there for a little while. We stayed the whole 5 nights and it was so fun for the kids to play with cousins, catch up with everyone, play games, and eat yummy food. Thanks Dean and Marsha!
Zach loved throwing the balls and rings in the pool to the girls, he did it over and over again. Sometimes he got a little close for our comfort but he never went in.
McKell had a blast playing tennis. 
Zach loved his bottle time with Grandpa and Grandma before bed.
Nate doesn't have any cousins his age but he always is able to find someone to play with. Here he is with the oldest cousin, Ryan.
The kids also found bugs and snakes. They were holding them and wanting to take them home. Disgusting!
After the family reunion we went to Centerville and spent 2 more nights. One of the nights we were able to attend the temple together. Everyone was there except Phil (finishing residency)and Julie (new baby and watched all our kids). It was fun to be with everyone. Phil's parents got there mission call that day and opened it before we left for the temple. They are headed to Pennsylvania for a 12 month mission. So exciting!
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How exciting! Can't wait to see more pics! Where are Phil's parents going? Nate's parents served in the Broomall (philadelphia) mission! They loved it!
Awesome! How do you like it there? The kids are so cute on the porch! Are you feeling settled yet?? How is life past residency??
Wow, you're making me feel really good, but I really came out because I needed to get away! LOL! It was so fun to drive out with you guys. I love your house and we are excited to come visit! We are so happy you are only 6 1/2 hours away now.
You are so good to take pictures along the way during the move -- I didn't take any pictures of the trucks or the kids exploring the new house like you did. =( But I guess that leaves me less blogging to catch up on while I unpack....
Thanks for posting, looks like you are doing well. I think moving in and unpacking is more overwhelming than packing and leaving. Have fun with family, that's the best. Love all the updates and pictures. You will be missed in Iowa.
Nasty Nasty bugs and snakes! Oh Alyssa!
From what little I can see of the front of your house, it looks REALLY cute (I L.O.V.E. porches!) You'll have to show us more. And we'll find a time to come to the "Brenchley Bed & Breakfast" in WY. (Maybe Labor Day weekend?!?) :)
I hope it's going well for y'all so far!
Glad you guys made it!
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