Shelton Family: Ethan's Blessing Day plus Family in Town

We had a fun and very busy week! Our family's came into town for Ethan's baby blessing and then Erica, Coleman and Ava stayed to visit for the week. I loved every minute of it! I'll let the pictures do most of the talking - I have lots more pictures I am going to add to facebook as soon as I get the chance.

Ethan was blessed on Sunday, May 6, 2012 by his dad with all the Priesthood Holders in our immediate family participating. Ethan is so loved by all of his family, everyone from both sides of the our family made the trip so they could be apart of his special day. Chris gave Ethan a wonderful blessing, the spirit was so strong. I reflected back to the day Chris blessed Collin in the NICU the day before he passed away. I felt Collin's presence during Ethan's blessing and I know that he loves his brother and is going to positively impact his life.

Ethan looks so handsome in his blessing outfit!

Chris's family minus Steve, Larae, Noah and Logan (they headed back to the hotel before pictures)

My family.

Erica, Coleman and Ava came all the way from New York. Ava and Ethan are one day apart. Twin Cousins!

Me with my siblings

Ava and Ethan

We were so happy to have my Grandma Lindley join with us for Ethan's blessing!

Ethan was lucky enough to share his blessing day with my baby sister, Alysa's birthday. She turned 9 and is Ethan's youngest Aunt.

Ethan was worn out by the end of the day. All the attention is tiring for such a little guy.

Chris's family came into town on Friday afternoon, along with my mom and two little sisters. We walked around Stanford and ate at Ike's. Then a few of us went into San Francisco that night and experienced the food truck round up.

Enjoying our food on the side of the road.

The rest of my family arrived Friday night and Saturday morning. Saturday we all went Seascape Beach and then to Capitola for dinner and ice cream.

Exchanging babies for a bit.

We all enjoyed a day at Seascape Beach on Saturday. The weather was perfect!

My family, except Erica, Colema and Ava, left Sunday night and Chris's family stayed and played with us one more day. We had a fun day on Monday visiting the Marin Headlands, Sausalito, China Town, and Pier 39.

Lunch at the Fish in Sausalito. It was delicious!

I love this picture of Steve, Larae, Noah and Logan. Such a cute little family. It was so fun to see Logan! He is getting so big!

Chris's family left on Monday night and we spent the rest of the week with Erica, Coleman and Ava. Chris had work but we saw him as much as we could. We hiked the Dish, ate at Ike's (twice - it is delicious!), visited Muir Woods, walked some of the Golden Gate Bridge (our walk was cut short because there was a suicide attempt on the bridge - super crazy! Luckily the policemen were able to distract the guy enough to grab him off the ledge). We also shared a delicious sundae at Ghiradelli Square, toured Alcatraz, played at the pool, went for walks, saw the Avengers, and ate lots of delicious food. I loved having them here and was sad when they had to leave. Ava is such a cutie!