Our Labor Day Bash

I know, I know. It's been a few weeks since we were in St. Louis, celebrating Granny's 94th birthday and Pierce's blessing, BUT...well, you know. I'm busy with my boys at home (yes, Brandon keeps me busy, too!) and I just haven't sat down to update the blog...well, except for those cute pictures of my boy in the tub sucking his thumb!

We arrived in St. Louis on Friday evening and Pierce was a trooper in his car seat for the 9 hour trip. He was so excited to meet his Great Granny, Great Aunt Mae, Great Uncle Clev, his Uncle Marshall (whom he's named after), his Uncle C4 & Auntie Shavoni and cousins Darren & Alicia. By the time we made it back to the hotel, my little man was in full meltdown mode (bless his little heart!!)

The next day, we hung out at Aunt Susie's house & just chilled with the fam. Grams & Grandpa were there from Salt Lake and Gigi & Poppy drove in from PA. So, it was a big 'ol party and a blessing that we were all together. Saturday afternoon, we all went to take some family pictures. It sure was hot out there, as you can tell by Pierce's face in most of the pictures. (Or, that may have been lack of sleep and/or food!)

Sunday morning we went to Central Baptist and had Pierce's blessing. This is the same church B was raised in and had his blessing as a little boy. Believe it or not, we only have one picture of Pierce on this day. We were so worried about getting everything, getting settled in church, trying not to make a scene, that we forgot to take pictures! We do have the video, though (thanks, C4!) After church, we headed over to Susie's for Granny's birthday party...and boy, what a party!! Great food, great company, many memories! We had an awesome weekend! Please note our adorable nephew, C5, also had a great time with his cousin, Pierce! We left St. Louis on Monday morning and returned home late Monday afternoon...just in time for Pierce to get a good nap in before dinner!