Thursday, October 16, 2008

Trip to Utah

The first part of October I drove with the kids to Utah. I tend to get really tired when I drive so I was lucky enough to have my mother-in-law, DeEtte, drive to Utah with me and my mom drive back to AZ with me. Thank you both for your help! We had such a great time. I hadn't seen my brother for a year and a half and it had been two years since I'd seen my sister Tiffany. Cade is sporting his BYU sweatshirt because he watched his cousin Graham play football and he wanted his own football shirt. He wore it for two days straight.

It is always fun to be around my parents. Mom took such good care of us and dad was always playing football or something fun with the kids.

Brynlie got to meet her Great Grandparents Mary and Bob for the first time. Grandpa is so great with the kids and they all love him.

My dad took us to eat lunch at the Church Office Building. After we got to meet my mom after some of her meetings and she showed us around the Relief Society Building. The girls in the picture are Secretaries there. Emily is on the left and Anne Marie on the right. They are so fun. I also got to meet Sis. Allred and Sis. Beck (I met Sis. Beck at General Conference).
We had to get some pictures of the kids at Temple Square. My dad was taking our pictures when Cade runs off and is kicking the flowers! Apparently Cade didn't get the memo that says you have to at least act like you listen to your parents at Temple Square. Poor flowers.
The kids had such a fun time playing with their cousins. Cade loved having Graham around to play with.
Quincee and Brooklyn got along well also. I wish we lived closer to them all.
The kids had so much fun clearing out grandma's garden before it snowed. And it did snow Sunday morning. The kids were SO excited to see snow and make a snowman. We walked out of church and it had all melted. Caden cried and wondered why someone would take all of the snow away. We are missing Caitlin and Jonah in this last picture. I'm so glad we were able to go and play and have so much fun. Thanks for letting us leave you for so long Heath. We are happy to be back home with you!

7 comments:

Ras Family said...

looks like you guys had fun!!! it is always nice to see family. I am glad to hear that you guys are doing well. how is the house? coming together I hope.

Brittany said...

I wish I could have been there. Your kids look sooo old. Brooklyn's hair is super long and they're all gorgeous. Love you all!

Tiff said...

It was so fun having you here. I wish we lived closer to you. Maybe some day. Thanks for coming and playing with me. Love you

Jason and Kristin said...

Next time the party comes to AZ!! Thanks for playing.

Rifle Fam said...

looks like a great trip! Its hard being so far from family. I always feel like our kids are missing out not growing up close to cousins, but its always extra special when we do get to visit.

Ashley said...

Hey "cuzzin"- Your kids are so cute. It's fun to see what you guys are up to. Thank heaven for the blogging world. I am glad to have found you guys. I LOVED the picture with Grandpa Bob.
Ashley

JoEllen said...

All I have to say is that you came all the way to Utah and you didn't stop in Las Vegas!!?? I am so sad! :(