Jared's Birthday/Avril's Big Trip to California

Grandpa and grandma took Jared and us out for Jared's birthday dinner.

Jared, Jesse, and Alicia seated at our table prior to Jared's dinner at Sizzler.

The older folks - Spencer, L. Spencer, Gayle, and Joyce.

Jared with his free root beer float - compliments of Sizzler because of his birthday.

The uncle and his niece, Avril.

Alicia, Jesse, and Avril drove down to California after Jesse's Stampede football game in Ogden (which they won). Here's Brittney holding her first ever cousin.

Another shot of our two granddaughters (and only grandchildren so far).

Arleen with Avril, Brittney, and Adrian - all at Sandy and Richard Maxson's.

Daddy and Avril relaxing on a bed at the Maxsons' house.

Kristy Large Risser had a baby, Cali, born shortly after Avril. Here are the two girls at Kristy's house in Castaic (part of Santa Clarita).

Avril went with Jesse and Alicia to visit some of the families of autistic children that Jesse and Alicia had tutored. Here's a shot of them while at one of the homes.

And here are Richard, Sandy, and Avril.

Mainly Avril

Well, when you have a new baby granddaughter living with you, she tends to get most of the attention! We look forward to Brittney, our almost 12 yr. old granddaughter, coming up from California in a few days to share in the limelight. Meanwhile, Avril gets most of it.

Here is great grandma Parkinson holding Avril as Alicia (mom) looks on.

Nancy Muncy (Spence's sister) came by over LDS Conference weekend with some of the family for a visit from Elk Grove, CA. Here are Nancy, David, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Christopher, and Benjamin. Jessica is married and Brandon was up at the grandparents' house.

Nancy and clan at the sofa looking at Alicia's photo album.

Avril smiling.

Grandparents with Avril outdoors. Remember, it's still cool in Utah in early April.

Another pose with a smile.

Can't get enough.

Once in awhile she's quiet and peaceful.

And here's a video clip from April 12, 2009. Remember, she was born on February 24, 2009.