Catch-up: our 4th of July

I love our 4th of July get-togethers with Joe's family and extended family. It's usually one of the few times we are in town (Utah) and we get to see all of the Berretts . Below is Mason playing with Sienna...he is not too sure about sharing his toys. At our last 4th of July party, Katie and I were really big (more-so me) and pregnant and sweaty with these two sweethearts. I remember inhaling about 10 chocolate chip cookies that Katie made as I complained about how much weight I was gaining inbetween bites. I'm still working those off plus the 10 sugar cookies I ate this time around.

Some of the cousins and second cousins eating and playing with bubbles. Look about Mason's face, he's now struggling with the idea of sharing his toys with even more cousins. Bryan, Joe's brother, playing with Samuel while we get a bite to eat. As you can tell its getting late and my camera was having some trouble with the flash. But left to right, here's a picture of Monica, Katie, me, and Brooke.

So we are still in Utah having a blast, thanks to Joe's parents Tom and Suzy. Joe will start work on Monday while I again live without a husband for another two weeks...or who knows how long! We did find a house...I flew to Texas for 1 day, looked at 14 houses, and picked one...no diddle daddlying there. Our offer was accepted, but who knows how long it can take to close. We found that it could take up to 6 weeks...ahhh! Very frustrating. Do these mortgage lenders and title companies and whoever else is involved, realize that I am in Utah without all my "mom gear" (I know you moms know what I mean by this)! Of course not. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't care even if they did know. Plus I don't like being in transition for too long. Anyways, enough complaining. I will post pictures of the house once our inspection clears. We really hope buying will pan out for us and will be worth it in the end!