7.13.2008

SLC Trip

Well, the first leg of our trip is winding down. We've had a great time in Salt Lake and we've done more then we ever imagined. Some highlights...

  • Swimming. Tyler is getting braver and braver at the pool. We need to get the kids back in swim lessons, though. Jared and Evan just hung out with Mom--enjoying the lack of humidity!!!
  • Eating at Training Table, Cafe Rio, Sonic, Taco Time, Hogi Yogi and Teryaki Stix.
  • Jacob and Alli's wedding and reception. The boys enjoyed playing around the fountain and Anna just toddled around everywhere. The wedding ceremony was beautiful and we are so happy for Alli and Jacob.
  • Hike to Donut Falls in Big Cottonwood Canyon. This was a fun hike. We all came home wet and tired! The boys just love this kind of stuff and Evan still ceases to amaze me with his determination.
  • Seven Peaks Water Park in Provo. I was a chicken at the water park, but this half pipe seemed to be the favorite ride of the adults.
  • Playing Rock Band all night with Audrey and Kevin
  • Visiting our BYU stomping ground. Tyler took a picture of us at our apartment building where we both lived when we met--11 years ago! How sweet...
  • Seeing Ardeen and Nida (owners of our first apartment). This was our first home and the home we lived in when Tyler was born. Ardeen and Nida are so sweet and great examples of how we hope to be when we're older. When Ardeen told us that Nida "was gone", Rob and I were both a little sad, but turns out she was only "gone" to the store!!
  • Visiting the Kennecott Copper Mine. This humongous whole in the ground can be seen from space. The boys LOVED this place and wanted to stay and stare much longer then we allowed them to.
  • Antelope Island with all it's stenches and bugs. Evan ended up putting all the kids to shame. The sand was rocky, infested with flies and the water was salty--didn't faze him a bit!
It's Sunday now and tomorrow we take off for four days at Yellowstone National Park. Anna will be staying back with Grandma. We're all pretty beat--we'll see if we make it (Grandma included)!! Wish us luck!

6 comments to remember:

Kim said...

Your pictures are beautiful! I loved the ones from the reception!
Evan is too funny with his rock climbing-he's such a big boy now!
Your trip sounds like so much fun. Looking forward to your pics from Yellowstone.

Anonymous said...

What fun memories you are making! Have fun in Yellowstone!

Melanie said...

Awesome action packed trip! Love the boys' ties at the wedding and seeing your endless adventures!

Tonya said...

How much fun are you having!!

Post lots of pics of Yellowstone and the gyser!!!

Suzy said...

So I just got a picture message on my phone of YOU pulling OUR kids on a sled at the Sand Dunes!! That is too funny that you ran into Mark and the girls there, and then met up again at Craigo's! Wow! I wish I was there! That would have been so fun to visit #106 together! Have fun on the rest of your trip! Watch those geysers, some of them are uncomfortably close. xoxo!

~Jordyn said...

Wow I know what you mean about cafe rio! That's one place I couldn't live without. I missed it when I was in virginia.