The Tangrens

This weekend we were able to see Derek's dad's side of the family again. On Saturday night we had a baby shower for the newest Jensen. Aubree Kalea Jensen. Soren and Rachele don't find out what their having beforehand and were surprised with a beautiful little girl after two adorable boys.
Not only was I able to meet the newest Jensen but I was able to meet one of the two Jensens I wasn't able to meet at the graduation party reunion in April. Ayrel has been all over the globe with her husband this past year. Everywhere from Tanzania to Europe to Korea to Peru and more. But they are back in the USA to go to medical school in the fall in Ohio. I'm sure it will pale in comparison to all the exotic travels they've had. I was especially excited to meet her because she and Hyrum were named after the same person. Hyrum Ayrel Tangren is both Hyrum and Ayrels great grandfather and the person who connects us to this amazing family. :) Well both Hyrum and Martha Ireta Tangren of course.

Since all of the Keven Jensen girls were together they decided to take a picture of them all. They even let me join in! ( Well I guess Laurie's mom was there too so it wasn't exclusively Keven Jensen girls)
Top: Tanja Jensen, Brei Bunker, Ayrel Gonzales, Sunny ( me ) Bottom : Laurie Jensen, Rachele Jensen,Aubree Jensen, Sonja Jensen, Elena Bunker,and Jeanine Snider - Laurie's mom)
It was such a good time! And we were invited up to Laurie's sister's house the next day for dinner and family fun. This time Derek and Hyrum came with me ( there was just too much estrogen at the baby shower ) Part of the family fun was a Guitar Hero competition complete with playoff brackets.
Sadly the Tangrens were eliminated very quickly even though we were playing on easy when most of the others were at least playing on medium. In the end there could only be one winner and it was a battle...
but Sonja came off victorious. At least Derek was beat by a semi finalist. :)

In the meantime Hyrum was playing with his cousins and having the time of his LIFE. He really loves playing with other kids and especially other boys.
Mitchell and Curtis Jensen and Hyrum Tangren

It was a warm day so these boys were busy watering the plants and grass. It all started with a watering can but ended up with a watering can, hose and water pitcher.
Hyrum was beside himself with excitement. He loves the water. He's just discovered the joys of sprinklers and kiddie pools so this was right up his alley. Then a wild hose soaked his chest with cold water. He was a bit stunned
But it didn't upset him he just kept playing even when a stray hose stream doused his head too. Of course we put an end to it then.

Even though he was still wet Ayrel consented to a picture with Hyrum so we could have a Hyrum (and) Ayrel (Gonzales) Tangren picture. For a number of reasons we should have taken it earlier but at least he wasn't screaming. ( it was past his bed time )

Then after an amazing sunset over the Great Salt Lake and a lingering goodbye we headed home still a little amazed how much this part of the family has embraced us and wishing we had made contact sooner. Can't wait for the next event.