We're Back

Just returned from a great trip to Utah. We had a blast and did tons and tons of stuff. And played the Wii. A lot. Too bad we don't have a tv...no Wii for us. =] The trip started with a family reunion at a cabin in Ogden canyon. Just Taylor's immediate family and it was so fun! We relaxed and played. Our kids slept until 6. Or even 6:30. It was great.

Then we spent several days with my family...swimming, Dinosaur Museum/Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point, Oquirrh Temple Open House. We had a great time spending time with them and got to see my dad a lot. Also Scott, Mindy, and Stephanie spent a lot of time with us. The Dinosaurs were fun and the boys loved riding horses/ponies at Farm Country. The temple was beautiful and James really enjoyed being inside. It was a wonderful experience taking my children through the temple and the feeling there.

Then we had a baby shower for Lesley (our newest cousin is coming in October) and the next day was Cameron's birthday which was spent playing Wii, jumping on the tramp, and of course eating.

Friday began our 4th of July festivities. Also my beloved high school Granite High is closing so we attended an open house, walking through the school and remembering all my great moments there...=] Then off to see the firework show which Hannh slept through the entire thing, loud music and all. The boys LOVED it. Taylor and I have a hard time with crowds and all the lovely experiences that come with crowds. I got to see Meg and Mike...two of my really good friends from high school. As well as Maren & Eric, Lauren, Doug, etc. Very fun.

Saturday was another BBQ and sparklers with Grandma Harvey. Then home again on Sunday.

The boys slept until 6:30 most mornings. Our last morning in Utah Matthias & Hannah woke up at 7:30, I woke James up at 8:30 so we could leave. It was heaven! Everyone was up by 7 today, but maybe it will last for a week or so.

We decided we are probably not taking the 11 hour drive to Yellowstone this year but will save that experience for another year and go somewhere closer for our family vacation. The drive actually wasn't bad, we just had to stop 4 times!! And if you know me you know that is unexceptable. Two times is plenty. But with all the poopy diapers, bathroom breaks, etc. Plus you're always needing to stop for someone when someone else just fell asleep. It was long! Only took 9 hours, but still.

The rest of the week I'll post pics of the trip. With little narration so it will be easier for you to skim my posts...=]