Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Utah: Camping

We had another camping trip with my side of the family and this time we went to Palisades State Park, which is near Manti, Utah. We went for 2 nights and the kids had so much fun with their cousins!

They all loved hiking up this big hill that was right behind our campsite...

After we got our tents and campsite set up and walked down to the lake...

and the kids all played on the dock for a little bit before dinner...

 The next day everyone got a ride in the canoe...

And some of the girls went paddle boarding. Gigi loved riding on the paddle boards with her older cousins!

Grandma watching all the crazy kids! 

Liam and his cousin Dex playing on the dock...

Liam wanted to swim so he just jumped right in the lake! I was surprised by how brave he was!

Grandma brought little wooden boxes for the kids to paint and they all loved it!

 We also had lots of yummy camp food, stories by the fire, puzzle contests, and it was just nice being together. Even though I dislike camping, I had a great time! :) On our last night, I walked down to the lake with Liam and saw this gorgeous view...

Camping this year was A-OK!

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Utah: Grandpa's Bug

Grandpa and Adam took the kids on a little ride around their neighborhood in Grandpa's bug and they had so much fun! Here's a pic Adam took of them before they left...


I had to get some pics of them too!

and some other pics of grandkids in the bug from previous years...
from July 2012

and from November 2013

Monday, July 17, 2017

Utah: Craw House

We spent week and a half at the Craw house and did lots of fun things! The kids always have fun in the hot tub...

and riding toys outside in their driveway...

Both Liam and Gigi have always loved riding in this little car. 
Here's a comparison shot of Liam at 15 mos...

And one of Gigi at 17 mos. They grow up too fast!

lots of fun with Buddy in the wagon!

Hanging out by the fire pit. Liam was obsessed with his Ninja Turtle Legos...

took a trip for yummy drinks at Fiz...

Gigi and Liam loved going to a nearby splash pad!

And swimming in a friend's pool. They both loved going down the slide that you see in the background...