Yep, It's Utah...Again

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?

Grandmas, Grandpas, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles

We enjoyed a great trip to Utah a few weeks ago. Bryan's lovely niece Ashley got married and we thought it would be the perfect time to head up and eat some cake before REAL cold weather set in.

AND so, without further ado, here's a gigantic splattering of photos in no particular order (cuz I just spent WAAAY too long editing them and I'm getting sick of staring at the computer) :

The older Webb cousins: Hyrum, Ella, Jack, and Isaac

My sis Amy is so sweet- even though she's due any time now she's always thinking of everyone besides herself.  Here she is helping me out by feeding Delia. 

DD getting a ride on Grandpa Trump's lawnmower.

Delia and Ella

Uncle Golden and DD

Grandpa and DD (the girl gets lots of snuggles)

When we get-together in my family the girls tend to congregate in the kitchen (the men are probably off watching sports or reading the newspaper) 



Two cute little girly-girls, Annie and Ivy



Ivy, Grandma, DD, and Hyrum.

Ivy and Avery.

Ivy, Brookie, and Hyrum

At the wedding

Juliet, Bry, and DD

I couldn't just pick one of the next photo.  Each has such cute little faces in it:  (they're kind of weirdly squished, I don't know why)



Jack, Isaac, Annie, Ivy, Hyrum, James, Junah, Delia, and Ella



Another fun ride.

Gathering leaves at Grandma Trumps

AND last but not least, it's Uncle Zack building an airplane or jet or something with Hyrum!

It was so wonderful to visit with our dear family again.  We will never forget the kind hearts who shared their homes, vehicles, food, time, babysitting talents, hugs, support, and love.  It was so hard to leave them with new babies coming (NOT MINE), Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, lots of birthdays to celebrate, and so many other seemingly inconsequential milestones and memories that we'll miss out on... I guess it's nice that we came back to 80 degree weather in Texas.  It's hard to feel down with warm weather and sunshine!

Utah

Our Utah Trip was crazy.  First of all it was FREEZING!   We ventured up to my parent's cabin and it actually snowed a few inches... at the end of May people!   We were hoping to go fishing, hiking, and relax by the campfire- instead we were trapped inside.  At least we had lots of family to keep us company!

The girls did puzzles

And the boys watched Star Wars

While the men were constructing walls

I've never roasted marshmallows in the snow before.



Here's a beautiful view of the snow



We made it safely down the canyons through the snow to Grandma Trump's.  The weather was a tad warmer, but we still hid inside.

Video games with the cousins

Movies with cousins

FINALLY the weather was warm enough for a dip!

And swings

And tether ball (Hyrum totally reminded me of Napoleon Dynamite attacking that ball.)

And lounging on soft Utah grass
(If you've ever tried to lounge on Virginia or Texas grass, you know why I say "soft Utah grass") 

And more swings

And uncle loves

And Grandma  snuggles

And tree climbing

Hyrum discovered tree climbing on our trip and judges a tree worthy enough of his praise if it is "climbable".

It was so great to visit with family and friends before we started our new life in Texas.  We love you all! 

Try not to smile when you watch this video- I DARE YOU!