Williams Family Fun in July

What makes Arizona in the summer so fun? Visiting the William's family! This was the first time that Dad and I went together to visit their family. Bryan & Meredith were so nice to give us their room and adjoining bathroom. Hudson sleeps at the end of their large walk-in closet, but he was good through the night. We arrived on Tuesday, July 1st. Our stop was driving by the Phoenix AZ temple that is nearly finished. They are waiting for all the construction around the temple to be finished. It is just 5 minutes from their home.

Sandwiched between our visit with the William's family was our Lewis Reunion in Ajo. While in Glendale, at their lovely apartment complex with kept cool in their fun pool. Evelyn, 5, and Christian, 3 are amazing swimmers! Hudson (16 months) is so dark, he doesn't look like he belongs in our family, especially with those beautiful brown eyes, too, but we definitely claim him. We thought Christian was busy, but Hudson is nonstop! Meredith is amazing how she keeps everything going while Bryan does rotations in different states. Through it all she keeps her radiant smile.

When Bryan is around we can't stop laughing. He is a fun Dad and is able to encourage their children to be adventuresome and brave. He is working so very hard in his fourth year of Medical School and will graduate in May 2015.

Julia came back to Glendale with us after the reunion for a short stay, and then back home to Rexburg on Sunday. Dad and I enjoyed attending their ward and hearing Meredith as their organist. She is also the music chairman in their ward and she blesses their ward with her musical talents.

Evelyn is on top of everything, not afraid to tackle something new. She crawled under the bed in search of my glasses and was right there to help me out.

Christian melts your heart with his sweetness. He's all boy, but has such a tender heart. Nothing holds Hudson back. He is everywhere and has a beautiful smile like his Mom's.

We took care of the children on Tuesday so Meredith and Bryan could have a full day to themselves, kayaking, going to the temple, shopping, out to eat and just time to visit...alone, without interruptions. We had fun going to McDonald's for ice cream, to Walmart for swim toys, to the library, and, of course, more swimming. It was so cute to see Evelyn and Christian holding hands as they walked to the pool. When Meredith & Bryan received the text from me saying they were in bed, they figured it was safe to come home.

We loved having FHE with them and seeing the children perform. Recently they received a small upright piano for free, so that is a fun addition to their home.

Thank you so much, cute William's family for making our stay so great! We love you!