Better late then never...

We had such a great time in Utah, I thought I better finally finishing posting about it. :)

We got lots of play time, but also got a lot of relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of life.

I was pretty bad about taking pictures, but did happen to get a few to show for our 3 1/2 weeks away from home.

While I was in Utah it happened to be my high school 10 year reunion, so last minute my friend Julie and decided, WHY NOT?
So we went and I have to say it was a lot of fun catching up with high school buddies. I was a little bummed Paul was back in Arizona, but lets be honest I am sure he didnt mind...even though he said he would have been happy to go!

While we were in Utah we got to take a weekend trip up to Rexburg to see my little sister Stacie and her darling little baby Lenna.

The kids were all so cute with her and couldn't get enough of her

"tiny toes, her tiny ears, her tiny fingers"
I couldn't get enough either!!

My Dad took us all on an outing to Bear Country while we were there...

it was a HIT!

I tell you what that place rocks. You drive through this reserve with Elk, grizzly bears, moose and even an ALBINO elk, right up my kids alley. Then you get to go through the park and see the baby bear cubs and go through the petting zoo...

They even had rides for the kids.

This was the favorite...a DROP ZONE for kids

It wouldn't be complete with out these little bear cubs showin' what they are made of!

But the main attraction of the weekend was

Lenna Rue

She is just so precious. She is over a month in this picture and is so tiny. She is such a sweet little baby, when she needed something she would LOOK like she was crying but not a peep would come out. Such a doll, I miss her.

The highlights of our Trip To Utah:

lots and lots of cousin time

our getaway to Idaho

Girls Night Out for some shopping in Park City and New Moon to top it off

Birthday Pedicures

Lots of yummy lunch dates with high school buddies

Nana's delicious cooking

Boating in Utah Lake and some JCWS on the way home

Bonding with Buzz Light Year (my nephew Dallas)... or Zerg depending on the day

The Splash Park

Our "traditional" dinner at Training Table with Paul's mission buddies

The Dinosaur Museum

Playing at the park with friends and meeting the newest Lindgren addition

Our triple date Shooting Guns (a first for my mom)

Game Night at the Olsens Pad and the yummiest dessert EVER

Fireworks and UFC night (my family was super good sports about that one)

High School Reunion

The cheap "Summer Camp" so Jean and I could squeeze in some kidless playdates
Playing outside, oh how I love Utah summers

Talon's baby blessing

Utah Shopiing

The Zoo with the Cannons

Naps

Lots of quality time with family

Until next summer....