Turbie Twist

A little over 6 years ago, I had some credit at Bed Bath and Beyond. I thought that with that credit, I would get a pack of Turbie Twists. I did after all have hair that took along time to dry, and hated when my towel would fall out. I vividly remember Spencer fighting me on this, saying "that is NEVER gonna get used." Well I have used them here and there over the years, but not like everyday. So I would say I could definatly have done with out them. That is until I got the guineas idea to put my boys in them. For some reason, I think this is the funniest thing ever. You decide. Eli likes

Owen is not so sure

Cherry Hill

When I was 7 my mom moved my 2 sisters and I up to Farmington. While we were looking for a permanent residence, we lived in a little motel that was right next to Cherry Hill. I think we lived there for 3 months, but it seemed like longer. Other than walking by and seeing a mini golf course, I don't remember ever going inside to see all that Cherry Hill had to offer. That is my childhood memory of the place. So not all that awesome of a memory. Spencer on the other hand has very fond memories of Cherry Hill. Their whole Davis side of the family would go there camping in the summers when they were little. I didn't even know that they had camp grounds.

Anyway the day after Lagoon, we got to go experience the awesomeness that is Camping at Cherry Hill. Considering that it rained and we had 6 kids 3 years old and under, I think it turned out pretty great! We had heard it was gonna rain, so when we got there we hurried and set up our tents and then headed right to the water park. I was sure after the response we got out of Owen at Lagoon, that he was gonna hate the water slide, but he loved it. Spencer and I took him down it like 5 times. It turned out to be well worth the cost of the ticket. Although I was a little hesitant to fork out the non-refundable admittance ticket in loo of the forecast I am glad that the cheapskate in me lost, and we went. About an hour after we got there it started raining, so we got out of the water and went back to camp. Where we ate a lovely dinner, put the kids in front of a movie, and then went to sleep. The weather was actually pretty good until about 5 AM when it started poring, and got really windy. In the morning we decided to pack up, and go have our yummy camping breakfast back at Cathie and Scott's. Overall it was good times.

Eli loved exploring our camp site, as well as all the neighbors.

The older Cousins enjoying an after dinner treat and a movie

Eli and his tent pole that he carried around. It kept him entertained for most of the night, why do we buy toys again?

more cousins enjoying the movie

Lagoon Day!

We got to go to Lagoon with Spencer's work a few weeks ago.  I am just now posting some pictures.  Owen was really funny.  He loved some rides and hated others.  Eli just hated everything, well all the rides.  He is like me, I enjoy the people and the memories.  The Rides, not-so -much.  Here are some pictures.

 

While I let the kids get a good nap, Judd and Spencer went early to get in some grown up rides.

Here is a picture we took right after we met up.   They just got off The Samurai and were a little queazy

This is the first ride we had Owen go on.  He HATED it.  Screamed bloody Murder the whole time.  

Owen trying really hard to get his airplane high in the air.

Owen and Harper got pretty into this one

Eli and Izaiah, not so much

Owen excited

The one and only smile I got of Eli on a ride,  This was just before it "took off"

and this was after

The Last ride of the day was for some of the adults. 

I think Spencer, Joe, Melissa and Keler are Crazy for going on this one.  

Thanks Mountain West, you are the Best!  

next years day at Lagoon, can't come too soon. 

(  I think I am going to quit this whole mom thing and take up poetry, No? )

Baby Grey

We got back from yet another busy trip to SLC last night. Here's what we did:

Went to 2 movies
Went to Lagoon
Went Camping and to a Water park at Cherry Hill
Skyline High School's 10 year reunion

The highlight of the trip for me was getting to hold my newest nephew Grey. He was born on July 23rd and I have been waiting since then to get my hands on him. Here are some pictures of him and his crazy sisters.

Road Trip

In January Spencer and I decided that this was the year for us to see Utah. Well, eight months later we finally took our first adventure off I-15. We decided to go to Moab. I had never been, and it had been a long time for Spencer. The trip went by way too fast. If we do it again we are for sure going for longer. Spencer had a work thing that he needed to go to in Cedar City on Friday night so we went to that before heading to Moab. We also got to go swimming with Grandma Cathie and Grandpa Scott at their hotel. I think that ended up being a great idea, that and not giving the kids a nap earlier on Friday, because once we hit the road toward Moab on Friday night, both boys were OUT. I am thinking that we should always drive at night. It was so nice!

Swimming Boys

We got into town just after midnight. So we went right to sleep. The next morning we went on a hike. Owen loved the hike, well he loved the first half. We ended up doing part of Negro Bill Canyon, which is a slot canyon along a stream. So going in was good, Owen got pretty pooped and tripped a couple times which led to me carrying him out, while he cried. It wasn't so bad though. Overall, we had a lot of fun.

Our Family at the trail head


Group Shot before the hike

Mr. Adventure himself.

Owen loved finding rocks and throwing them into the water

After we got home from the hike we went to dinner and then the boys played tennis. Eli got hit in the face at one point. I thought this was a pretty funny picture.

So Sad

The next morning, Sunday, we packed up our stuff to head home. We decided since we were in the neighborhood we should stop and see Arches National Park. We are so glad we did! It was awesome! I seriously was blown away by everything. The boys were really good and nice to each other.

Owen and I in front of the fiery furnace

the boys on the trail to sand dune arch

I took the boys shoes off at the dunes, they LOVE it!

the boys and I in a crack

Boys under Dune Arch

Cute Picture, minus Eli's sand mouth

Owen standing in front of Delicate Arch
(it is the tiny thing, just left of his head)

The Road trip home was not as pleasant, but I thought the boys did really well. By the time we got to Richfield they had had enough of the car, so we stopped at the park to let them get some energy out.

I think Eli looks like my dad in this picture.

Glad to be home. We had so much fun!