Thursday, January 18, 2018

Summer 2017 trip to Utah

Another road trip up to Utah was in order. Yes we had gotten back not too long ago after Ickles got married. But we were excited to head up again. This year it was my side of the family for the vacation. Bear Lake here we come!

Elise helping to pack
  

Bronson discovering he can fit in a bag, hmmmmm, this could be helpful.



And off we go with Twisters breakfast burritos. This picture was taken for Evan Rude's sake. Trying to entice him to come back down.

There were many stops along the way. I feel like we are getting better at this game. We look ahead on google maps for parks so I can feed Elise and the Hams can get some much needed energy out. Totally scored on the Kawanis park in Moab. AMAZING! Big beautiful trees with lots of shade, grass which was actually green, different play areas. 

  

Met up with the Grays for some much needed pool time.


Took a train ride with Grandma Sue from AF to West Jordan and straight back to AF. Perfect!






As you can see he was not happy about the interruption to look at the camera and smile.



Had lunch at this lovely place after the train ride.  

We are pretty lucky our kiddos do pretty good in the car. 

Went up to our old stomping grounds. So much has changed at USU. Almost a totally new place. Still holds a place in my heart.
  


Ton of construction. Lots new buildings coming up.

Logan Cemetery. I loved this place. Good for Sunday walks or a run.

Rested our bottoms on grass with some yummy Aggie ice cream.
  



 Met up with my family at the Zoo. We spent the night in Logan then drove the rest of the way to Bear Lake.





  
  

One day the resort we were staying at had a sand castle competition. My dad has always been into sandcastles. So we had an upper hand. Came in 2nd place if I remember right.




Lots of games were played and enjoyed.

  

much needed cousin time.

  

Then the sad day came we had to leave. Drove from Bear Lake down through Colorado to get home. Beautiful scenery! I may or may not have gotten car sick, really twisty turny roads.



Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Finishing up July

Elise is starting to move a whole lot more! Did I also mention she is sleeping through the night, WHOOP WHOOP!!

Timmy came over to play and was wearing this special shirt. "Super Brother"! We are so so so excited for them!

We love it when Timmy comes over to play and eat lots and lots of Popsicle.





I guess he gets a phone a lot in the face and told to say 'cheese'. I was a victim for a couple minutes.
  

Tummy time rules!
  

Buddy loves to paint. 


We went again to Cochiti Lake this time with Rachel and Cody Smith. Nice little getaway. 


Elise has her duck and Bronson has his.




 Look who's sitting up in the bumbo. I think she likes it:)
  


Brynlee Sessions left this picture with us as they passed through. Bronson was very fond of it.
  



"Mom, Bear hungry". Monkey see monkey do.
  

As you can see ALL his animals were hungry. I need to find out how he increased his milk supply! 
  

Bronson introduced Elise to his airplane. Awesome.....

Hanging out at the splash pad. It's a great place to be when it's blazing HOT. Also it was our little friends birthday party. Splash pad, pizza, and cake? Totally there. 



Every time we go inside the reptile house at the zoo, Bronson needs a picture with this dude.

Our groupies for the zoo. Bums from left to right: Cindy, Vince, Peter, Jacob, and James.