Little Cottonwood Canyon
One morning we took the kids up to Little Cottonwood Canyon. The trail we planned to take was closed so we just found another trail off the road and went exploring.
We quickly came to a mountain stream.
I showed Nathan and Annelise that you could throw a rock in the stream and they immediately fell in love with the idea. They spent nearly an hour just throwing rocks in the water.
Spray park
Lily thought this wheel at the spray park was the best part. This worked out well since spinning the wheel keeps the water going.
The nice dry Utah air made the kids cold really quickly once they were wet.
Aunt Kaili was a fun participant too.Just a random fun day
One day we took the kids to the mall and rode the carousel.
Even Lily loved the lights and music.
On the way home for some reason Kaili and I ended up talking about chocolate covered strawberries. Since there were a TON of strawberries in the fridge we decided to make some when we got back. They were a big hit!
Bridal Veil Falls
One morning we went to Bridal Veil Falls in Provo.
Sean showed Annelise what really cold water feels like.
And how to make footprints.
This place was really fun. I think Brian and I came the second summer we were married but didn't actually pay to see the sites. There were lots of activities for the kids and fun places to see. The best part for Nathan was probably that you can ride a train around the sites. So we made sure to do that a few times.
Panning for gold.
Even Lily loved the lights and music.
On the way home for some reason Kaili and I ended up talking about chocolate covered strawberries. Since there were a TON of strawberries in the fridge we decided to make some when we got back. They were a big hit!
Bridal Veil Falls
One morning we went to Bridal Veil Falls in Provo.
Sean showed Annelise what really cold water feels like.
And how to make footprints.
This is the Place Monument
This place was really fun. I think Brian and I came the second summer we were married but didn't actually pay to see the sites. There were lots of activities for the kids and fun places to see. The best part for Nathan was probably that you can ride a train around the sites. So we made sure to do that a few times.
Panning for gold.Hill Airforce Base Museum
We tried this place last year on vacation, but it didn't go so well since Annelise was having severe breathing problems, so we decided to try again since Nate really loves airplanes (all thing transportation really). It was great but the kids were much more interested in these little toy airplanes than the real ones.
We also went to Salt Lake with Brian's family while they visited us for a couple of days. I think the kids thought this fountain was amazing.
Welcome Home Aaron!
Hanging out at the airport waiting for Aaron. Kaili made this awesome sign and the grandkids held red balloons. Aaron had a lot of new families members to meet (Katie, Nathan, Lily, and Halle).
Back from the Dominican Republic!
Fun with Sean and then....Tchau (good bye in portuguese?)
Sean made this really awesome jungle fort for the kids one afternoon before he left on his mission. They set up all the tents, blankets, took out every stuffed animal, made admission signs, and played jungle music. He told them to remember he was their favorite uncle. He definitely was this day.
Saying goodbye to Elder Sean Robison.
After Sean left Nathan and Austin wanted to check out the scale used to weigh Sean's suitcases.
We tried this place last year on vacation, but it didn't go so well since Annelise was having severe breathing problems, so we decided to try again since Nate really loves airplanes (all thing transportation really). It was great but the kids were much more interested in these little toy airplanes than the real ones.
We also went to Salt Lake with Brian's family while they visited us for a couple of days. I think the kids thought this fountain was amazing.
Welcome Home Aaron!Hanging out at the airport waiting for Aaron. Kaili made this awesome sign and the grandkids held red balloons. Aaron had a lot of new families members to meet (Katie, Nathan, Lily, and Halle).
Back from the Dominican Republic!
Fun with Sean and then....Tchau (good bye in portuguese?)
Sean made this really awesome jungle fort for the kids one afternoon before he left on his mission. They set up all the tents, blankets, took out every stuffed animal, made admission signs, and played jungle music. He told them to remember he was their favorite uncle. He definitely was this day.
Saying goodbye to Elder Sean Robison.
After Sean left Nathan and Austin wanted to check out the scale used to weigh Sean's suitcases.Gardener Village
Gpa took us to Gardener Village one day with Kim's family. We had a fun lunch and then headed over to the candy shop to get the kids their free candy sticks that came from the lunch menu. I think the kids all thought that every flavor was their favorite.
After lunch we visited the ponies and the petting zoo. Here's Annelise riding George.
Nathan riding CJ.
Gpa took us to Gardener Village one day with Kim's family. We had a fun lunch and then headed over to the candy shop to get the kids their free candy sticks that came from the lunch menu. I think the kids all thought that every flavor was their favorite.
After lunch we visited the ponies and the petting zoo. Here's Annelise riding George.
Nathan riding CJ.