Utah Trip

At the beginning of October we went to Salt Lake City as a family so we could attend Conference. Josh and Brayden had tickets to attend the Priesthood session.

While they were in conference, us girls hung around town. We took pictures on temple square, rode the train to the gateway mall to play in the water fountain, and spent lots of time at the Disney store in the city creek mall.

 We got in the conference standby line Sunday morning but didn't make it into the conference center but we sure had fun hanging out as a family.

Day Trip

A few months back we decided to get tickets to attend the Star Valley Temple Open House. This last Saturday we loaded up the family and took off on our adventure. We left our house at 7:30 a.m. and drove through some beautiful fall colors through Palisades.

 The kids thought it was great that Afton and the surrounding area had a small amount of snow on the ground. 

 The drive was beautiful with the fall colors, the snow on the trees, and the ominous looking clouds.

 We drove into Cokeville for Josh. He is interested in history and after seeing The Cokeville Miracle movie he just had to see the place. We let the kids get out here for a few minutes to play on a playground.

 Then we stopped in Montpelier to have lunch. We then went across the street to the Trail Center Museum. The kids got to play with an old typewriter and cash register.  It made our travels easier when we allowed the kids opportunities to get out of the car.

 Then off to Soda Springs. We were a bit early for the geyser so we went and got a treat from Broulims and then went back to watch the geyser.

 We also saw a historical marker for a grave and had to go find it. 

 I just have to say my camera takes amazing pictures while moving! We didn't stop the car but I had to take pictures of the mountains and clouds! We live in a magnificent country!

That was a fun day trip and get away for our family. 

We look forward to our next adventure soon!

Loads of Laughs

So we have a lot of fun as a family doing lots of interesting adventurous things. Here are a few things we have done over the last few months that are worthy of sharing with all our family & friends! I will try to explain what we were doing in each.

Kaytlin learned a few new crafts. This is the rainbow loom that she can make lots of different bracelets with.

 Waiting for our food at a restaurant in Utah and goofing off with moms phone.

 Library Themed Parties!

 The kids won some yummy treats at our ward baked good auction. It made them happy when we were the winners of two yummy treats!

 Take my picture!

 Hanging out with mom on a Sunday afternoon

 Just hanging out with these two little monkeys at the Cub Scout Expo.

Swimming Lessons

 Alayna's first lost tooth

 Brayden earned his Star rank in Boy Scouts

 2nd Chance Prom

 Lots of Bike Riding. 300 miles for the DARE challenge

Alayna learned to ride her bike without training wheels!

From the bike rides we participated in Josh won a new bike.

 Movies in the Park

Swimming 

Fair! Went and watched the Bull Riding Championship.

We have so much fun together!