They look so sweet and innocent don't they. Sit next to them in the car for a few hours and you'll change your mind.
While we were in Utah, we went swimming a few times at the Draper pool and Ryley went off the diving board 6 times all by herself. She's like a little fish and can swim all the way to the side without help. She loves goggles.
We must've nearly drove those Poseys mad with all our messes!
Hanging out with the cousins! It was nice to be around so much family for a change.
silly uncle Jon.
The Posey's home ward party (before ammon left). Jensen meets cotton candy. Happy Boy.
Ryley likes face paint.
Oquirrh Temple Open House
It was neat for Ryley to get to go inside the temple. She always wants to go when mommy and daddy go- and this time she could.
Splash park with cousin Kinley
$5 Tuesday at Thanksgiving Point. It was a little crowded and after a 2 hour wait, the kids got to ride a pony. Those smiles made it all worth it!
Bear Lake! Thanks Marde and Ross for letting us stay with you!
My grandma and grandpa Jensen came too! And even my cousin Nessy and John!
Ryley and Jensen really got attached to Corbin and Dexter, it was hard to say goodbye.
Saying a quick hello-goodbye to Jared! See you in 2 years!
Bean Museum in provo. One of Jared's friends hooked us up and we got to see and touch all kinds of creatures...
...even a taratula!
Hiking to Stuart Falls up provo canyon.
Ryley went swimming, of course.
Jensen's favorite part was the cookies.
The journey home took us into Colorado where we stopped to see my brother Jake at the Air Force Academy. We got a tour and even ate cadet food in the enormous mess hall.
Like father like son.
Jensen sure loved all the airplanes. I wouldn't be surprised if he follows in uncle Jake's footsteps. I always said he looked most like Jake.
Then we stopped in Nauvoo, Illinois to see the church history sites and attend the spectacular new temple there!
We took a horse-n-buggy ride around the town for a tour. Jensen was fascinated with the horses, and after studying them for awhile, he reported to me "no hands." Apparently he had just discovered that horses don't have hands. Very observant.
Then, after a quick dip in the Mississippi River, at Ryley's insistence, we went to Carthage.
This is the window where Joseph Smith was martyred. It was quite the somber experience.
It was a great vacation! We were sure happy to get out of the car by the time we got to Baltimore though, and glad to see Ammon again of course!
4 comments:
Looks like you had an awesome vacation!! Thanks for sharing and glad you're back!!!
I don't envy that long drive with kids!! Corbin still talks about playing with "that girl" in bear lake. He had such a good time, he's just not very good with names!
Looks like a super fun (and long) vacation. I wish I had known you guys were in Utah. Now that we are in Idaho, that is just a hop, skip & a jump away. We could have come down to visit! And I didn't even know about Jared's farewell. Was that in Utah or California? We totally would have come down for that (if it was in UT). Oh well. Next time, let us know when you'll be in this neck of the woods.
You are not kidding that must be the longest vacation ever. You are a brave woman, but it sure looks like you had a lot of fun. I can't believe that Ryley can jump off the diving board by herself. Is she in kindergarten this year, or will she start next year? I think she is a bit older than Camille, but I am not sure by how much. Anyway what a fun time. Hope you can relax now that summer is over ;)
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