Summer Vacation

I finally downloaded our pictures from our vacation up to Idaho/Utah. It was a whirlwind of a vacation and we are still trying to catch our breath from it. It started at 4:30 in the morning (Jul. 23) when Jodi, obviously an amazing friend, picked us up and took us to the airport to catch our early morning flight. My Dad picked us up at the SLC Airport and off we went to Lagoon!

Bentli had a blast running from ride to ride with her two cousins, Kayda and Kenzie. She was glued to Kayda's side and was so happy to have the undivided attention of her super-cool 6 year old cousin! (I didn't have my camera on me, but we did get some great pics on my dad's camera, which I will have to get later) Bentli was the little energizer bunny, she kept going, and going, and going... until 10:00 pm without a single nap and no major meltdowns! Tate the usual little trooper and was happy as long as he had a waterbottle to chew on.

These are pics of our Pioneer Day fireworks. Bentli and Tate loved them.

Bentli found these Barbie dress up shoes at my dad's house, needless to say, she loved them and wore them until she had blisters on her little feet.

We were able to spend a very special day with my sister Melody. I was able to be her escort as she went through the temple for the first time. We are so proud of her! It was great to see Grandma Connie and Cliff who came up for the event. We spent a week in Idaho with Jared's family. Bentli and her cousin Kallon would duke it out over all the toys, but were still inseperatable. Tate was a happy, smiley baby as he got to know all the family. We won't see Daniel again before he leaves on his mission so that time with him was priceless. We had a great time jumping from activity to activity in Idaho, here are some highlights:I guess this picture proves Jared right, I am a nerd, but oh-well. It will be fun embarrassing our kids when they are teenagers right?!It took a lot of coaxing to get Bentli to sit on the surfboard.Bentli and Kallon cuddling up with Uncle Daniel.Jared went home cause he had to work, but the kids and I were able to spend a few more days with my family. Aunt CC taught Tate how to play guitar hero.Our last day in Utah, we went up American Fork Canyon to have a picnic and catch butterflies. It was fun spending the day in those gorgeous mountains.

Unfortunately, all fun must end. It is nice to be home again and see our friends here. We had a blast and loved seeing all the people we miss so much. It was a wonderful vacation. We can't wait until we can visit again!!