We packed in the fun in Utah in July. Here are a few of the highlights (pardon the collage-fest)...
Early morning temple sealings.
I left Ella in good hands with cousin Breanne and her assistants :)
I left Ella in good hands with cousin Breanne and her assistants :)
Visiting the Y.
The mural on the wall at the Wilk is the next best thing to the real deal on the mountain.
The mural on the wall at the Wilk is the next best thing to the real deal on the mountain.
BYU Bowling.
Always a hit. Andrew was a machine. You had to be on your toes when it was your turn or he would bowl for you. I don't think he sat down once.
Always a hit. Andrew was a machine. You had to be on your toes when it was your turn or he would bowl for you. I don't think he sat down once.
Taking turns getting Ella-snuggles.
She loved being passed around and getting to know her family.
She loved being passed around and getting to know her family.
Cousin-bonding.
They worked hard (especially on their costumes) to prepare a performance for Papa's birthday celebration.
They worked hard (especially on their costumes) to prepare a performance for Papa's birthday celebration.
Exploring and playing at Papa's park.
Andrew was filthy and loved showing off his messy face.
Visiting the cemetary.
We cleaned the grave sites of family members and released balloons in honor of loved ones.
Root bear floats!
What a crowd pleaser on the 4th of July
What a crowd pleaser on the 4th of July
Ella getting her hands and feet molded by her Aunt Shauna.
Cheers for Ella! She was a champ through it all. Yay for tiny A&W mugs for babies!
Cheers for Ella! She was a champ through it all. Yay for tiny A&W mugs for babies!
Other memories not pictured:
• 4th of July Parade--we saw the parade from a distant vantage point this year. It was relaxing to sit on the grass and let the kids watch from afar.
• 4th of July Fireworks--I think I was too nervous to take any pictures of my husband and children lighting fireworks in the church parking lot. Not my favorite, but I tried to watch from a distance :)
• Baby Annibelle--boy is she fun! We all loved getting to know her and love on her. She lights up the room with her adorable smile and personality.
Visiting Nana and Grandpa.
Ella gave great snuggles to both of them. We managed to squeeze in all of our favorite traditions: eating knox blox, playing "No Peeky", swimming at the pool, and even playing the piano with Nana!
Ella gave great snuggles to both of them. We managed to squeeze in all of our favorite traditions: eating knox blox, playing "No Peeky", swimming at the pool, and even playing the piano with Nana!
Visiting Grandpa, Katy, Blake, and Grandma H.
Meeting Ella for the first time
Meeting Ella for the first time
Bees/Buzz? game...Andrew, our baseball guy, was in h-e-a-v-e-n. He loved it all.
Hiking Timpanogas Cave.
Wow. What a treat! We hadn't done this since the day before our wedding (!) and had forgotten that it was quite the little hike. Luckily, we were able to leave Andrew with GrammZ and Papa, or we would have had one whiny boy and a nervous mama (parts of the path were quite narrow and steep), The caves are just breathtaking.
Wow. What a treat! We hadn't done this since the day before our wedding (!) and had forgotten that it was quite the little hike. Luckily, we were able to leave Andrew with GrammZ and Papa, or we would have had one whiny boy and a nervous mama (parts of the path were quite narrow and steep), The caves are just breathtaking.
Other memories not pictured:
• Park City Alpine slide. The kids loved these rides.
• Swimming at Cottonwood pool.
• Pizza at Ann's. The perfect way to end a long day.
• Dinner at Little America. Grandma's favorite was a treat for all.
