Brown-Eyed Girl(s)

What a fun few days we've had! Last Sunday (August 10) three of my nieces, Torie, Tara and Mya, arrived in Vegas to spend a few days with Grandma Marshall and their f-a-v-o-r-i-t-e Aunt Sarah. Of course they were also happy to spend time with Uncle Anthony, Uncle Sam and their cousins Bradley and Jamison too. I don't know how many times I have written this phrase in journals and/or scrapbooks, but here it comes again . . . Bradley LOVES to spend time with his cousins. His best friends are his cousins. He had a blast playing with them.

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We tried to fit in as much fun as possible with the girls. We did a lot of swimming, visited Yogurt Land at Town Square (thanks Sarah Day for telling us about it,) went to water parks, and (the favorite trip of the week) went to a community pool with a big slide. Monday night the girls took care of a great FHE lesson on "Gratitude."

I loved spending time with these three girls. They have the best little personalities. Mya is HILARIOUS. She has got such a funny sense of humor. It's hard to be sad or grumpy when Mya is around!

Tara has the biggest heart of any child I know. She is so concerned about others. Her love is genuine and never "for show." She also LOVES the babies!

10-year-old Torie plays the part of being the oldest grandchild so well. She is so responsible. She looks out for the younger kids. She also takes after her dad in that she LOVES to have fun! She never gets tired of playing.