We're Back-with lots of pictures!

We got back from our Utah trip this afternoon and it's good to be home. But I have to admit our trip went by way to fast!


Friday


We went to Andy's cousin's wedding at the Bountiful temple. It was beautiful and I'm glad we didn't miss it. We left Sara's house (about 20 min. away) at 12:30 and ran into some pretty hefty traffic. We pulled up at the temple at 1:30 the exact time of the sealing. Luckily they were running late and we made it in.

After, we went to dinner with Andy's family and then to the reception in Honeyville. The next 3 days we spent in Clarkston.


Garen and cousin Brian-

Saturday



Andy and I got to escape together for a few hours. We went to the movie 'Get Smart' at the cheap theatre-I thought it was quite funny. Then we had lunch at Olive Garden and did some shopping. That evening was my nephews 1st birthday party. Maddie and Garen had 4 grandmas and 3 grandpas there. It was fun to see everyone and to watch Levi enjoy his presents and cake.


The grandparents-

Levi figuring out his cake-

5 generation picture-

Great-great-grandma pug and Maddie-

Andy and Levi-

Sunday



We went to Andy's parent's church and I got to enjoy Jann's relief society lesson. It was a nice relaxing day. Andy and I made breakfast for dinner for everyone that night.

Attack on Grandpa Boyd-



Monday..


Started with the Ultrasound, which I've already posted the results that show our little girl. My due date is still Dec. 18th and everything looks how it was suppose to. So my next appointment will be with my new doctor in Rock Springs.
The doctor was nice enough to print off 2 extra pictures for Maddie and Garen to hold of their little sister. Maddie loved hers and Garen crumpled his up-


Andy took Garen back to his parents for a nap and Maddie and I spent the afternoon with my friend Brenda and her kids. Later that night we went to a Clarkston town dinner and then headed to my sister, Sara's house.



Tuesday


First thing this morning we headed to Hogle Zoo. I think we picked the most perfect day to go. It was cloudy and a bit breezy so we didn't die of heatstroke. And we got there right when it opened so it wasn't very busy.



All the animals were out and we got to see the cat show-which Maddie sat right up front and was totally interested in everything the zookeeper was showing and talking about. We also saw an Elephant show, part of the bird show, as well as go to discovery theatre.



The kids also enjoyed the train ride and Maddie tried out their new carousel. Maddie loved the white Alligator! Garen even got brave for a minute and stood right next to it until he saw it's hand move just slightly and then it was all screams! Both the kids loved the playground there and we all really had a great time

After the zoo Andy had to go to his training for work in South Jordan. So rather than have him drive us all the way back to Sara's house in Syracuse and then back to S. Jordan, the kids and I took the frontrunner back. The kids thought it was great because they both love trains.




waiting for our ride-

Sara was nice enough to pick us up at the station by her house and then we spent the rest of the evening letting the kids play. Sara and I even got to go for a nice walk alone together after the kids were in bed.


Colton and Garen-

Abby and Maddie coloring-

The boys enjoying their bath-




find Abby-

Wednesday
This day I met my friend Kelsie for lunch. It was so fun to see her and her baby girl Jordyn. She came back to Sara's house with me and my best friend Carrol came. It was so fun to see all the little kids enjoying themselves. And I totally enjoyed my time with Kelsie, Carrol and Sara!
Me and Kelsie-

Jordyn and Emi-

Garen and Emi eating some fake food-

Cute Emi-

Carrol and me-

Emily and Emily-

Carrol was nice enough to trim Maddie's hair for me again and to lend me her way cute maternity clothes! Thanks Carrol!
Carrol didn't even need her scissors to cute Maddie's hair she just used her teeth-
Also that night I told Sara and Ben to go out since Sara had been taking her fair share of watching my kids. So I got to play with the 4 kids and read them bedtime stories and put them to bed while Ben and Sara enjoyed miniature golf and dinner.
playing in the dirt-

Thursday

Andy got done with his 3 day training today, so he came to Sara's house to get us. The kids got to play for the morning and then it was time for us to head home.
Maddie and Abby were downstairs playing nicely and when I finally checked on them this is what we found! They had found a huge back of packing noodles and they dumped it all out and were throwing it in the air. Guess who's idea that was-of course my Maddie!
The funny thing is when we started cleaning it up I said sarcastically "good thing you guys made this mess, Sara and I had nothing to do and we really wanted something to clean up" Abby taking me seriously later said happily "good thing we gave you guys something to do!"

The girls loved playing the Wii, here they are boxing each other. (okay, Sara and I stayed up late each night playing as well)-


The kids were good on the ride home-no naps, but at least they were good. I on the other hand didn't feel so well and we had to pull over before we even got back on I-15. But we made it back safe and sound. Now we just have to unpack!