a memorable Memorial weekend

We had a great trip to Colorado last weekend for my oldest nephew's high school graduation. Once we finally got on the road (we had to leave our condo ready for our realtor to show while we were gone), the rest of the trip was really fun and stress free (well, minus the crazy rain and Maelie crying tons near Green River). We stayed at the La Quinta in Rifle (which is by far the nicest La Quinta we've ever stayed at), but we spent most of our time hanging out with all of my family (only one of my sisters didn't make it that weekend). Hannah and Maelie were in cousin heaven!

The pics...

Joseph was chosen to be the co-valedictorian of his class. He gave a fabulous and funny speech!

 Joseph played his saxophone in the band, and Sierra sang in the choir.

 

Joseph receiving his diploma. 

Handsome Joseph! 

 Joseph and his familia.

 Joseph with his saxophone and Rylan.

 

Joseph and his Clayson grandparents. 

 Joseph and the Nielsen fam.

Joseph and our fam. 

 

Jospeh and Jana and Saul. 

Maelie got a lot of love and attention all weekend. 

Hannah loved wearing Jason's funky hat. 

Hannah and Katelyn helped clean to get ready for Joseph's open house celebration. 

Cutie little cleaner! 

 Joseph with his co-valedictorian and the salutatorian

 

We all went swimming at the hotel pool. 

Crazy cousins! 

Maelie was not a fan of swimming. 

Aunt Lissa is a hottie! :) 

Scott played a lot of chess with the nephews and nieces. 

Hannah and Katelyn loved playing together. 

Peeps were doing puzzles galore! 

Sierra is SO good with the girls. 

Hannah Banana with Jana Banana. 

On our way home on Monday, we stopped by the cemetery to visit Braydon's grave. 

 Sad and still surreal.

 

What a fabulous weekend! Congratulations, Joseph! We are so proud of you!!!