A Little Loud, A Lot of Love

June 7, 2026

Don't let this cute little photo lull you into believing we had a calm and quiet Sunday night family gathering. It was not.

Kate, Wells, Noah, Brian, and Aub

It was loud and chaotic. There were conversations in every corner. The littles were running in and out between the playroom and the family room. Some were playing outside at times and then popping back inside to ask a question or grab a snack. Christian (6) was practicing the piano. It was a lot--but also a lot of fun.

Here is a short video glimpse into the evening.

Lincoln, Joseph, Adam Vore, Grandma Honey, Noah, Brit, Tanner, Erin, Ella, Char, Wells & Kate w/ Braddock, Hud and Aubrey in the background

The men were late joining in due to a Priesthood meeting in Midland. Brian, Hermana Gwilliam and I were late to join due to an MTC family fireside. (Our Stake President asked us to call Hermana Gwilliam while she was in the home MTC. Overall, I have not done very well. Kaide has been a great example though. When he comes over to the house, he asks, "Where is Hermana Gwilliam?" and then he'll sneak in her room where she is doing Zoom. He gives her a hug and tries to get her to come play with him.) 

But back to Sunday night. Joseph, Kate and Wells were in town, which made it even more fun--it's nice to switch things up. Wellsy was the cutest: chunky, happy and busy. Everyone wanted to hold him and play with him.

Our numbers are dwindling in the Big O. We love it when family comes through, and we get to all be together. 

Aub and Hud are besties and have been soaking up the past month since she's been home from college. This was her last Sunday night

Grandma Honey (Shari Martin) joined us for the evening. She is family, but only related to some of the group—Angelique's mom, the Vore kids' grandmother, and the "little Vores'" great-grandmother.

This group was all chatting but then Joseph left to get a drink. I "made" them recreate so I could snap a picture, and they were giving me a bad time--ha ha. They did a good job though!

On Sunday nights, the kids often come in and out of the main room in different costumes and sometimes they do little shows. Here are Lincoln (8) and Kaide (almost 4) having fun.

I went in to video Christian playing the piano. (He loves playing and is amazing, by the way.) Then I heard little voices coming from the closet and found these two cuties inside the toy box with the lid closed. It was hilarious. They were sweaty but happy.

Kaide (3½) and Gracie (2½)

And that's a wrap. Messy, loud, and full of love—just the way family gatherings should be.