Jackson's Blessing

We had the chance from December 10th to the 14th to travel to Pittsburgh and visit with Zac and Joy and their family and participate in the blessing of our newest grandson Jackson. Brigg and Havalah came down Saturday afternoon to be with us as well - Megan and Jeremy really wanted to come also, but her doctor strongly suggested she not be 4.5 hours from home, being 8 months pregnant with twins! Though we missed her & family dearly, we are quite satisfied she made the right choice to obey her doctor!



While Zac was at work Friday, the rest of us went to a bakery that was most impressive - we had sandwiches and cookies and took some treats home for dinner that night!! The smells alone were enough to put pounds on! Yummmm!









Saturday morning we had a great time walking in downtown Pittsburgh - it was quite chilly but it was so fun to be with family! Anne and Andrew had a chance to visit with the jolly old elf himself.


Anne's face says to us: "Who are you REALLY?"

A section of downtown featured gingerbread houses made by children from local schools and other groups. We were very impressed with the creativity of some of the displays - and there were hundreds of them.

The star of the weekend - Jackson Howard Turner in his blessing outfit - the same one Zac, Brigg and Andrew were blessed in!

Brigg, Havalah and Dad T.

The 3 Turner kids - Anne and Andrew sure do love their little brother:)

The sweet Turner family - what wonderful hosts they were for the weekend - we sure do always love being with them.

Grandma Darlin and Grandpa Pickle with the 3 Pittsburgh grandkids.

Andrew and Anne got to open their big Christmas present while we were there - a new air hockey game!! They were quite excited and very intense as they played.

Good thing President Kimball said napping was an appropriate Sabbath activity - looks like the 3 Turner boys took that advice!


Thanks Zac and Joy for hosting such a wonderful weekend!