The boys and I hitched a ride back to Salt Lake with Nate's family while Nate headed back to work in California. We missed our dad while we played in Utah, but we were glad we got to go and catch up with family and friends.
We spent a total of five weeks in Utah. Our other activities included:
Camping with grandma Honnie
Cousin fun time with our Francis cousins
Celebrating Ash's 7th birthday
Exploring the Timpanogos Caves with our Bennion cousins
Meeting up with friends at This is the State Park
Checking out the new RIO Tinto Natural History Museum. Which is awesome!
Catching the South Salt Lake firework show with the Crooks, the Martins, the Bennions, and my cute mom and dad.
Me pulling off the BEST JFS Family Reunion in recent history. Go me!
Sleep over with Grandpa Brad, Grandma Marilee, and Aunt Alycia
Fun time with cousin Missy at the Children's Museum and Planetarium
Visiting the polar bears at the Hoogle Zoo with our baby cousin B
Eating at our favorite Utah restaurants, including the PIE, Cafe Rio, The Blue Lemon, Red Butte Cafe, Crown Burger, and Kneaders
Playing at splash parks with friends. We love the Watsons!
Lots of swimming. Thanks cousin Julie and family for sharing your pool. Thanks Cousin Aly for giving us swimming lessons.
Picnics in the beautiful Utah canyons
Catching up on our hugs and kisses from our grandparents
Spending quality time with the Davies family. We miss our neighbors.
Hiking Grandeur peak with Mary and Maisie
Guys movie night for Nate and the guys in the old hood, which meant girls night for Hollie and me.
Nate taking me to see Wicked before heading home.
Bringing Maisey dog home with us! Thanks Bampa, Glama, Uncle James, and Maggie for taking such good care of our girl. She misses you guys, but is also glad to be with her family.
We had a blast and are counting the days until we get to visit our Friends and family in Utah again. In the meantime our doors are always open so come and chill with us in Southern California!
