Over New Years we had the pleasure of enjoying Ben's Aunt's company. Ben's mom lives in our basement and the best part about it is that we get to enjoy her visitors. Cynthia came all the way from Vermont to get "Enough Church to last the rest of the year."
Well, the girls took to her like fish to water. They couldn't get enough. They would
sneak downstairs every morning and beg her to read to them or tell them a story. Even Marian, who doesn't take to new faces, LOVED her.
And who wouldn't love someone who takes them out at night to a fancy Mexican
Restaurant and tells them how well behaved they are. (Brave woman)
My favorite part of having Cynthia here was seeing her interact with her litter sister Marcia. She called her Marsh and told stories about when they were growing up and how Marsh was the baby of the family and always got nice things. That sibling
revelry never gets old. They were like little girls having a week and a half long slumber party. So cute!
Ben said one of his favorite parts was, seeing his aunt reminded him of his Grandma Guild who passed away before we were married. It was a great way to start our great new year!
Melinda came to town for a week a bit ago. Our kids have a bond. We shared some wonderful memories in Ohio while there were babies. We love them and Cherish the moments we have with them. They now live in Oklahoma and we are trying desperately to get them to move to Utah. Before the snow melted we took them to Soldier Hollow for a good time.
Marian doesn't love the snow as much as the other kids but maybe that's because she doesn't like being called a cow. 
Amelia, Alayna and Abbey had so much fun. They are about the same age. It was so fun to watch them play and get a long so well.
While we were up there we drove by the Tate Barn at Soldier Hollow. It is a historic barn that was rebuilt for the Olympics 2002 and symbolizes the rich history of Midway. Ben's family has some major ties to Midway. Ben's Aunt Cynthia, who lives in Vermont did some beautiful paintings of this barn. She sent them to us to display since we are the only family in Utah. I can't wait to get them framed and hung.
