Aunt A, Aunt J, and Uncle T

It takes a village to raise a child. My kids are so blessed that their village includes their amazing aunts and uncle. Aunt Jamie, Aunt Alicia, and Uncle Tj are always loving our kids and serving our family. Last weekend we were lucky to have all three of them at once. 

Jamie decided she wanted to take each of the kids on a National Park trip when they turn 12. Hazel's didn't happen last year with all the covid closers. So despite grad school, teaching full time, spring breaks that didn't line up, and preparing to take her pharmacy tech tests, Jamie wanted to squeeze in a trip with Hazel. She picked her up last Friday, and they enjoyed a few nights in Moab seeing Canyonlands and Arches. 

They drove through the parks (convertible top-down of course), had fun hiking, did some watercolor paintings, and had a great time! 

Meanwhile back at the house, Aunt Alicia came over after church to teach us how to make brioche bread! I ended up at a ministering appointment during most of it, so the kids were extra lucky to have something fun to do. The bread was amazing too! 

That evening we had family dinner planned before Jamie headed back to California. Uncle TJ wasn't feeling well, but he still drove down to our house to drop off food. He also insisted on patching my tire that had a nail in it despite feeling sick. In true TJ fashion though, he avoided all pictures. 

We are so blessed to have these three in our lives!!! The way they love and care for these kids is priceless.