Park City Getaway

In late September, we were able to have a weekend getaway. It started out with just me and Ryan. We went up to a great place called Westgate up in Park City. We had a night and afternoon to ourselves, then we picked up the kids to come play for the next couple days. Our room was spectacular. Here is the outside of it from the pool view.

They also had a pool, sauna,and hot tub indoors for adults only. They even had a third pool that was both indoor and outdoors.

It was so fun to have the kids and luckily it was warm enough to still play outdoors. Sadie asked for days afterwards when we could go back to the hotel. She really misses the swimming pool now that it is closed.

This picture was taken a while after Boston had a little accident. He was in footed pajamas running on hardwood floors and tripped. Unfortunately, his face caught the fall. His teeth went through his upper lip. It was bleeding so much that we didn't really notice his nose was also bleeding. He had a nasty bruise on the bridge of his nose for a few days and a very fat lip. It was so sad! Luckily he didn't end up needing stitches. The picture doesn't do his fat lip justice, nor the bruising, but he was a trooper!

More of our fun weekend that isn't pictured included hiking and fishing. It was a great weekend overall and wish it could be a yearly trip.

Brigham City Temple

Happy 8th Anniversary to US! Some of you may remember, that it is our goal to go to a different temple every year for anniversary. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to take Sadie with us to the temple open house for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' Brigham City Temple.

There were some very tender emotions taking Sadie in with us. It was so tender and sacred to share our feelings about this wonderful, holy place.

Sadie was so reverent and sweet during the whole tour.

I am just so so grateful our family can be together forever.

5K/Work Party

Ryan's work hosted a 5K run as well as a family BBQ. They really put on a great party. This was Ryan's first official 5K and he did great!

He ran it in 23 min 23 seconds! Great job babe!

They also had a fun reptile showcase for the kids.

The guy put the scorpion in his mouth and carried around a tarantula too!

Petting the snake!

Of course Boston would have nothing to do with any planned activities, rather he insisted on finding his own adventures.

They had 5 different bouncy houses at this work party! Pretty cool!

Lovin' Summer!!

Here is a picture dump of the miscellaneous things we've been doing over the summer. Sadie has been working hard to learn how to do a bridge!

I was spoiled for my birthday and got a pedicure! Thanks Mom!

Sadie got her face painted at one of the many BBQs we've attended.

Boston and Grandma at the Alpine Country Club pool.

Grandkids get in free!

I get a kick out of this little boy because when he is concentrating, he sticks out his tongue just like his daddy and Papa Rich.

Daddy teaching Sadie some new pool tricks!

Independence Day

Despite the happy pictures, this outing was an epic fail. Since Ryan works late, I decided I could get the kids up and out to the parade by myself. One negative experience after another led to our late arrival. Not to worry, it took another 40 minutes for the parade to reach us. By that time, neither child wanted to be there. They were "done" with this outing before they even saw a minute of the parade.

We ended up leaving after 30 minutes of the parade. I tried to be a fun mom, but this mom decided we aren't doing any more parades until they are older.

Oregon Trip

My mom, Boston, Sadie, and I went to Oregon to visit my brother, Dustin. Unfortunately, Ryan had to work, so he couldn't make it. It was quite the adventurous road trip!!

Handsome Charlie

Handsome Boston

Friends with Sadie and Lauren

Leslie set up a fun picnic/kickball game with friends around town. Henry was the MVP.

Sam was also a little star.

About a mile from my brother's house is where they held the Olympic Track Trials. There were signs everywhere that this was "TRACKTOWN".

The feeling there was so exciting because some of the best athletes in the world were proving themselves right there!

Sam got the Ducks Gold Medal!

There were tons of fun booths and venues to visit all around the stadium.

They had two big screens up outside the arena with the races going on inside. It was really fun to watch!

My cute brother, Dustin

My cute Mom, Leslie, and me

It was exactly the vacation I needed. It was so nice to see family as well as have some relax time. Miss you guys already!!

Strawberry Days 2012

Strawberry Days is so divine! We just can't stay away from the luscious berries and cream! We also had fun at the carnival!

Until next year...