Thursday, September 9, 2010

Our Utah Trip




We have had a great two weeks with family in Utah. We stayed the first week with Minda's parents in the North Ogden area. The boys had fun with Papa and Moma doing all sorts of things.
Riding the big bikes with Papa
Papa's new tractor- the boys thought the ride was too bumpy but I think they thought the hydrolic arm was cool.

Nathan hung out with Moma while the bigger boys were playing with Papa.

We took the new Frontrunner train from Ogden to Salt Lake and hung out in Temple Square.




Jacob and Papa on the train
Samuel, Nathan and Moma on the train.
We visited a lot of family. Here we are with Grandma Montierth, Papa and Moma.
Here we are with Grandma and Grandpa Fisher.
We took a hike near Moma and Papa's house. The boys got tired way too soon but we all had fun anyway.
Papa playing with Nathan.

Moma, Papa, with their German visitor Anke, she and her husband Detleif spent the week with us there too.
Bubble time
Reading with Papa
We went to visit Minda's brother Richard and his family in Lehi. Here is cousin Afton holding Nathan.
We went with them (minus Richard who was at work) to the Dinosaur Museum and had a blast.
Papa and the grandkids.
Sam, Mei, Jacob, Afton and Ben in the front.
Playing in the dirt.
More dirt.
Making a dinosaur.

Next we headed down further to Orem to spend some time with Alan's parents and sisters.
Aunt Sarah and Nathan.
Grandma Jane with the grandkids, Jacob, Caleb, Gavin, Sam.
Aunt Karen with Nathan.
Grandma Jane and the grandkids playing baseball.
Alan spent a couple of days with us at the end of the week, here he is with Caleb reading at Karens new house in Eagle Mountain.
The Gunnell/Reid boys Nathan, Jacob, Caleb, Gavin, Sam.
We went to BYU one morning, the boys in front of the Y.
The Bean Museum.
Reading with Bopus.
Aunt Audrey and Nathan.
Bridal Veil Falls.

Napping with Bopus.

We also had Nathan's blessing at the Gunnells house. Here is Nathan with Grandma Montierth.
The boys with Grandma and Grandpa Redd.
Bopus and Grandma Jane with their grandkids.
Cousin Brady at the blessing showing off his lost tooth.
Uncle Bryce and little Carter.
Aunt Maile, Moma, and Leilani with Nathan, Aunt Karen, Uncle Chris and Great Aunt Susan and Great Uncle Jeff in the back.
Baby Nathan in his blessing outfit.
Our little family after the blessing.



We were grateful for all those who traveled far and near to be with us for Nathan's blessing and we hope everyone had a good time visiting. We already miss our family but are glad to be home with Alan.

12 comments:

Maile said...

I love all of your pictures. It was so good to visit with you, even if it was for such a short time. We will have to visit longer next time, our boys had so much fun together.

Glad you had a fun break and that you got home safely.

Love you!

K said...

Wow, you packed a lot in just two weeks. I love your hair. It looks so cute. The boys are getting so big. It's amazing how fast they grow and how fast time flies. Hope you're all doing well.

Liz said...

Congrats! Nathan is getting big already! I am glad you had a good trip!

Audrey said...

We loved having you here!!! :) But we're glad you made it home safe!!

Eric and Cindy Hansen said...

Fun pictures! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your haircute. Super cute. The boys are darling.

Courtney said...

Love all the pictures. You guys really crammed a lot in in two weeks. Thanks for taking the time to visit us we enjoy seeing you guys.

Elizabeth said...

What a fun trip! I am so lucky you stopped to see me too! :)

Cakes4U said...

We loved having you here. We miss you too, but we will just look forward to the next time and Sunday skype sessions. Loved all of the pictures!

Janadt.Huggins said...

Looks like you guys had a great time. You got some great shots of your adorable boys and Minda, I think you look fabulous. I LOVE your hair. Miss you guys.

Cassidy said...

I really miss you guys!! Your family is so cute! Looks like Utah was a fun trip! And Minda, I LOVE your hair!!!

Brylie still wants to marry one of your boys!

Mark and Adrienne said...

Wow, it looks like you packed a lot into that trip! Nathan is getting so big and he looked so cute in his little blessing outfit. And I LOVE your haircut... I have a similar haircut now too :)

Glenda said...

Great vacation! Great pics of a family we love so very much!! Glad y'all had a wonderful time!