We returned last week from our big Utah trip. It was an adventure and oh so much fun! We got to spend tons of time with family which was our ultimate goal. The Utah County part of the trip was minus David which was sad for us but we carried on! We played in the hot tub, went to a movie, had family night at Chik-fil-A, went to the nearby brand-new splash park a couple of times, met and bonded with Baby Vivienne, stayed up way too late, enjoyed a rainstorm and played and played and played.
The girls had a lot of outside time with grandpa; walking the property, picking and smelling flowers, mowing the lawn, shooting hoops, etc.
We spied this HUGE butterfly. I've never seen anything like it. My dad and I were mesmerized and I took several pictures. It was loving the lilac bush so it was a willing subject.
We went in the hot tub a few times. We turned the temperature down so it was the perfect bathwater temperature. Here the girls are with cousins Elise and Jacob and they had just turned on the huge volcano that comes up the middle.
One morning I happened upon another HUGE animal. This squirrel was so big it almost looked like a jack rabbit. He was also willing to pose for several pictures. We saw him on a few occasions; I guess he finds plenty of things to eat on my parents property.
Another hot tub night with cousins Ty and Isabelle
One night cousin Elise did a princess party with the granddaughters. They painted nails, put on pretty jewelry, curled their hair, and put on some lip gloss. Natalie was in heaven.
Natalie, Isabelle, Naomi, and Elise
Cyrena refused to participate in the princess party. Instead she played 2 on 2 with cousins Ty, Luke and Jacob. She held her own pretty well and learned all about 'fouls and defense' from Ty.
Natalie and Isabelle had SO much fun together. They never really referred to each other by name, just as 'friend'. "Mom, I can't find my friend" "Oh, there's my friend!" They were adorable and always holding hands. Isn't Isabelle gorgeous??
One morning I headed up to Salt Lake to visit with David's grandparents. It's always wonderful to see them. They always have fun toys set out for the kids and they make sure to send us away with bags of treats (and Dove bars of course!).
This is baby Vivienne, my brother Chad's youngest. This was our first time meeting her. She's adorable and a wonderful baby. It was very fun to finally get to meet her.
Natalie watching grandma get her vitamins and supplements ready for the week. I found it amusing so I had to take a picture.
3 comments:
What a fun trip with and with out dad :)
Of course Cyrena was playing basketball with the boys. Such a tom boy! It's funny she and Natalie are so opposite in that regard. I wanted to see Naomi's face. I don't think I've seen her since she was a baby. That's nice you went to visit David's grandparents. I never feel like I have enough time to see everyone and do everything I want, but it sounds like you made the most of your time there.
Oh I forgot about all these fun times... could you just come back!! We really need to come down and visit - seriously I think we would LAUGH constantly. Chad and I were just talking about our 5 year anniversary trip with you guys and how much stinkin' fun that was! Ask David if he wants me to send him some orange fruit slices??!! We sure love you guys!
Oh and your girls are pretty dang gorgeous as well! ;)
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