Back to School Fun

Every year, before school starts again, we plan a fun Saturday as a family. Before the 2015-2016 school year started, we headed to Albuquerque to spend quality time together as a family.

Our first stop included a stop at a trampoline park. The kids had a wonderful time.

Hyrum perfected his front flip while jumping into the foam pit.

After we jumped, we stopped at a local vendor and enjoyed some Rita's ice.  Rita's ice is one of Brandon's favorite treats that he discovered on his mission.

Next, we went to Golden Coral for lunch.  The kids' favorite place to eat is Golden Corral. I think they love all the many options that they can enjoy.

Then we went to the museum called Exploria. It is a hands on science museum that they kids loved!

I think Emmy's favorite part was the crafting area that was a crafter's heaven.  Even Brandon and Ben spent some time helping her.

Lucy loved the bubble station.

Hyrum really enjoyed creating a circuit.

It was such a fun Saturday together with our little family.

Salt Lake Temple

 Another event we loved on our trip to Utah August 2015, was when we went to the Salt Lake City Temple when my cousin was married to Nick.

The kids absolutely loved the temple! They also enjoyed spending time with our awesome cousins.

I loved the shots I was able to take of my family around the temple.

I have been blessed with having such a wonderful extended family. They have always supported us and shown our family so much love.

It was fun to eat at The Roof in Salt Lake for the wedding luncheon.

Emmy thought Ellyn was a beautiful bride, as we all did. 

The kids thought the reception was awesome; especially, the ice cream machine.

The kids had an absolute ball decorating the bride and groom's car.

It was a fun night and a great way to end our trip to Utah.

Camping Fun 2015

 During our trip to Utah in August 2015, we went camping with my parents.  One of the things that I love about my parents is how they make spending quality time with my kids a priority.  My kids love my parents for that and as a result have so many fun memories with them.

Of course, the kids had to go exploring as soon as we arrived.

Lucy thought my parents' camper was the best thing ever!

It was a little windy the night we got there, but we had fun.  We enjoyed a delicious tinfoil dinner and yummy s'mores for dessert.

The kids enjoyed spending time around the fire.

The next morning, the kids got up and went fishing with Papa.

Going camping was a great addition to our trip.