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A memorable Vacation

We spent part of July with my family in Utah and Dave's in Idaho.
Our most memorable moments
1. The 300 yard pioneer trek. Thomas screamed the whole way back about how he hated pioneers and the whole experience because there were stickers/poky weeds on the trail.
2. Saying goodbye to our dog Missy. We permanantly left her at Grandpas. I have sacraficed and given the indoor animal thing a try for 4 years and I was ready to move on. She just didn't work her at our new place. I will say though that I have figured out why she never ate any food. There is so much more crud on the floor these days.
3. Spending 25 plus hours in a car with my kiddos. They were actually pretty good.
4. Seeing all my family especially new baby Laura.
5. Hanging out with Alainna. We were the lucky ones who got Aunt Alainna with us on several occasions as we drove around Ut.
6. Lily learned a new song on the drive. "A bushel and a Peck" I wish that I had the techno how to post a video.
7. The kids biking on their dads old stomping grounds.
8. Seeing Sagebrush again. You start to miss that when you live in CA
9. Heritage Park near the "This is the Place" Monument
10. Coming home again

Comments

Unknown said…
I'm glad the kids were good in the car, it sounds LONG and ICKY!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
crack'n up ourselves said…
Idaho is the best...you should move back here.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tom and Jen Loveland Family said…
Sounds like you did have a memorable trip. I'm glad you had a good vacation. :)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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