Mautz Memories

Chloe Davis Mautz and her family live near Salt Lake and they invited Elishann and I to go up to the mountains and enjoy the fourth of July holiday with her husbands family. Her family is so much fun. Andrew her husband is one of the finest men to ever pull on a pair pants. He is extremely crafty and can make and or fix anything that has ever been put in front of him. He is so kind and diligent. He loves Chloe and their kids so much. I know this not just by hearing it said but also from the way he is with them. You can just tell by the way he walks in the door after a long day at work just how much he really loves them. As he is being overrun with babies so happy to have their daddy back with them, amongst all the kisses and stories of the day he laughs and hugs and pats them, all while looking for Chloe. That's the stuff fairy tales are made of and I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to watch them live thier very own version. Chloe is one of those people that just make you stare and wonder how in the world she gets it all done AND stays sane. She takes on a day at the indoor play ground with 4 children like a pro. She is helping out with Tate's soccer team, organizes her schedule to fit all the visitors in AND cooks dinner. Can you imagine? One word. Amazing. Tate is the oldest and quite the leading lady in her own right. Very talented and smart, she knows how to help her mama and is the best hula hooper I've ever seen. Kaleb is the love bird of the family. He gives kisses and hugs freely without even being asked and he makes sure everybody is ok. He is a big boy who just absolutely adores his daddy and cuddles his mama on a reagular basis. Who wouldn't love kids like that? Then we have Eli. Strong build, strong ideas. He usually takes a minute to warm up to people but oh is he the charmer. He tells stories and like to play outside. His favorite thing is to stay up late with mama and snuggle on the couch. Then of course the baby of the family. Miss Tessa Jean Mautz. She is learning to talk, but dont dispair she is the most vocal non verbal child I have ever met. She has beautiful ringlets at the base of her neck and the chubbiest little cheeks. She will tell you no or bad if she thinks the situation permits it. She likes to be included but will not be run over. She can handle her own against every single one of her siblings and even me. She hates to be put to bed but loves her blanket. Together this crew makes up the Mautz family. Crazy at times, calm at others, full of love and understanding. Sounds like my kinda people. From jumping on the trampoline, to gardening, playing in the basement to watching movies, they dont always have everything together, but I can assure you that together they have it all.

-AzK-