I'm pretty darn excited to LIVE in Utah instead of VISIT Utah... I feel like the blog is one long list of these trips. Not that we don't LOVE our Utah trips and the people who make them possible and super fun...backtracking!
Here's what we did:
Trump family swim fest.
I love Ivy's cute little booty as she jumps in backwards.
Hyrum had a blast "helping" his Uncle construct the playhouse. He was so darn patient and kind.
Ivy with her closest cousin by age.
(I'm sure they'd be best friends if they could see each other more often:)
This is one awesome seesaw in the basement of another cousin's home.
We sent off a beloved nephew on a mission to London (he's in the middle of Bry and his twin brother).
We were brave enough to take family pictures with the entire Webb family, which I will (hopefully) post on a later date.
(These aren't the professional pics, but we HAD to snap a few since everyone was actually clothed, bathed, and there wasn't an offensive amount of food particles or dirt on those cute faces!)
I love these men in my life!
When the boys weren't needed for pictures they were wrestling... I don't understand the compulsion...
Webb fam swim party.
Strolling through SLC with Nana and Papa (that's their new names) in stinken cool hats- which, by the way is a BEAUTIFUL city. I can't help but galk at the mountain views everytime we visit. It's amazing how I hardly noticed the mountains as a child.
Hyrum by his name sake's statue in Temple Square.
By the reflection pond.
We visited the new City Creek... what do you call it? Complex? Mall? Anyway, there are fountains and Hyrum was the only child willing to brave the scary shooting water.
Baby snuggles
We ONLY lost (and found) both Hyrum AND Ivy at this particular zoo visit. I'm still traumatized!
On the roof of my parent's place.
DD relishing her pizza (which we NEVER order). But when it's Pier 49 BBQ Chicken, it's irresistible! Mmmmmmm
I feel so horrible this is the ONLY friend picture taken! (Bry's pictured with one of his Dental School buddies) We were VERY lucky to see lots of cherished friends on this trip.
Relaxing at the condo.
Sweet Nana playing games with the kiddos.
AND... last, but definitely
NOT least, my FAVORITE picture of the trip: Hair Style (more like complete
torture ending with serious headache and hair loss) by Ivy. Profile picture
anyone?
Even though it's sweltering outside, there's still fun to be had (I'm trying to be positive here). If we can get out before 9am it's relatively cool ("cool" around here is high 80s- but don't forget the humidity which makes it feel like high 90s) so we try to make it to the park or ride bikes. You can usually find us across the street in our neighbor's pool in the afternoon. By the time we get home, bathe, and eat, we've all exhausted our energy for the day and just relax until bedtime.
My heart condition is much more serious in this weather (I'm not really sure why). I have to battle through constant headaches and super low energy. But, as long as I drink lots, and lots, and lots of fluids and keep up on my medication it's more bearable.
We spent the 4th of July at a friend's beautiful house and pool. Their daughter captured this sweet picture of Ivy and her freckles.
The kiddos are becoming expert swimmers. Ivy has even learned to swim without her floaties.
Ivy sneezed the other day and proclaimed "Mom! I just bless you'd!"
Bryan takes the kids fishing on Saturdays. I love the peace and quiet, and they love daddy time!
Ivy was too frightened to reel the fish in all the way. Here's the video:
We have some AWESOME neighbors who let us use their pool whenever we want. It's been so amazing to see how the kids have progressed so much with their swimming skills since they practice almost every day.
