Park City

I already posted about the highlight of our Park City trip (or the low light really, at least now I can think about it without getting sick) but I never posted the other pictures. Really, we stayed in a condo in Jordanelle. It was beautiful and big and the kids thought it was the coolest thing ever!

The big boys played video games non-stop. Their room was next to mine and had no door so I *made* them go to be at midnight.

We watched movies in the theater room. That is, when we could figure out the fancy shmancy system

we played lots of games

We had a beautiful view

We colored and made lots of crafts

We enjoyed being outside

We played at a cool park

We had fun in the hot tub

We were scarred for life by the Alpine slide

We had fun in the jetted tub

We had lots of yummy food

We also had lots of late nights, lots of girl talk, a little shopping and a lot of fun. The only thing missing was Adam but he was having fun, freezing his buns off with the boys at boulder mountain. This get away was just what I needed!

October Birthday Party

October is a busy month for birthdays in our family. My sister thought it would be fun to get together with our brothers at my dads since we rarely all get together.

We really don't see each other enough in my opinion. But I may feel that way because I am old and a little sentimental. I made everyone pose for a picture because who knows when we'll be together again.

No, I don't know what is up with my hair so don't ask!

 

All the way home Ian kept asking "Where's grandpa?" and we would tell him, "he's home". Then he would tell us "he's in the big house!" I thought it was interesting that he referenced the fact my dad is back in his house and not the little one he was sharing with Jamie. Sometimes Ian is very observant.

Cousin Reunion

The Atkinsons (Adam's mom's side of the family) threw together a last minute cousins reunion to help show our support for Adam's cousin who's son committed suicide a few weeks ago. It was short notice so not all were able to attend but it was fun to see family we don't see very often. Ian was so good and just sat there most of the time so I was actually able to mingle. Adam had a soccer game so he made a brief appearance at the beginning and the end.

Trip to the Zoo

On labor day, because we had nothing better to do, we headed to the zoo. My oh my! Since when does it cost a family $50 to be so crowded you hardly get to enjoy yourself? At least Ian didn't throw any tantrums. The zoo is much more manageable with the hubby in tow. Here are some of the highlights...

This gorilla was pretty interesting. It stood at the glass and stared at us. Ian was pretty impressed and was even talking about it the next day.

The line for seeing how you measure up to a gorilla was too long so we settled for the orangutan. Not quite the same.

Looks like we got a bunch of Prairie dogs!

Me and my cuties

Wonder what Owen is pointing at?

The traditional picture of drinking out of the lion's mouth

Zuri the baby elephant...pretty cute!

Lagoon-Family day

I've decided that Lagoon is much more fun with the kids. Even though Ian did have a few melt downs we had so much fun at Lagoon on Thursday. Here is everyone when we first got on Rattlesnake Rapids

Here is everyone after!

Millie was much braver than I was at her age. She went with me on the Fire dragon, the Spider, the Tidal wave, the Wild mouse, Jet star 2, and the Bat. I was so surprised! Next year I'm taking her on Wicked!

Saying Good bye

Last night we said good bye to David and Julie and their family. I feel bad because when they're here I realize how much I miss them but once they're gone life just goes back to normal and I don't make an effort to keep in touch with them. I want to do better! Here are some of my favorite pics from our get together

David and Julie

Owen and Macey are 6 weeks apart and they've just discovered each other. As Macey was getting ready to leave she wanted to give Owen a hug. I told Owen that she wanted a hug and he thought that would be ok and they gave each other the cutest little hug. After Macey decided she wanted to give him a kiss. I told Owen that Macey wanted a kiss and he said "NOOOOOO!" She leaned in anyway and gave him a kiss on the cheek. So cute!

The first thing you notice when you walk into the house is all the shoes. There were so many I couldn't even get them all into the picture!

Ian was in rare form last night. He was very playful and lovey with his uncles.

The girls alway flock to uncle John Jay. They love to climb all over him and he is so cute with them.

It's always fun when we get together!