Moving...

2 weeks until the big move! Didn't realize how much time it takes to pack with a newborn and a toddler. I'll keep you posted just as soon as we get settled!!!

Elijah's Blessing

Elijah Wendell Oswald was blessed by his dad on Sunday, Aug. 16th in Rexburg, Idaho. It was a beautiful blessing with a promise of good health, righteousness and a happy life. It was so special to have many of our family and friends participate. We know it was a sacrifice for some to travel such great distances.

Me and Eli (Yes.. that's me!) 4 Generations... Me, Mom, Grandma Nelson, Eli

Eli with Grandma and Grandpa Meier (left) and Grandma and Grandpa Oswald (right)

Eli with Great Grandma Nelson (My Grandma) and Great Grandma Casper (Justin's Grandma) How special this was!!!

Kelli's Family (all except Dad Hover)

Saturday (the day before) in Idaho Falls with Staci, Michael, Nicole and Mylie

Oswald Family Reunion...

2 weeks after Eli joined our family we were off to Schofield, UT. for the Oswald family reunion. My father-in-law, Bob, was asked to oversee the Boy Scout camp there this summer and was able to arrange a weekend for all of us to have the place to ourselves. Because Elijah is so new, we were able to stay in the only cabin they had on the grounds. It was quite nice to have hot running water, a bed and toilets. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to camp the "real" way... but with a newborn and a toddler this was the way to go. We spent the weekend eating, fishing, eating, boating, eating, playing games, eating etc. What a FUN bunch the Oswalds are!!!

Each family wore matching shirts Saturday. We chose to do camo :)

A Few of Our Favorites...

Our friend, and amazing photographer, Brendi, took these adorable pics of Eli and Estin. (Eli didn't feel like being naked for most of 'em) Eli is only a few days old. These are a few of our favorites... it's hard to choose!

Brothers...

Zoo

Can you believe it! This was Justin's first trip to the zoo... and let me tell you the Idaho Falls zoo is one to see if you've never been. :) It actually was better than I thought. I was expecting deer, birds and reptiles, but surprisingly there was a lot more to see! Estin had a blast! I love that he's at an age to appreciate this kind of thing... Eli on the other hand, I think we wore him out!