Snowbird

We had the BEST time at Snowbird this weekend!

Snowbird is a special place to us because that is where Darin took me on our first date and where he proposed!  

We did the Alpine Slide, Climbing Wall, Bounce House, Bungee Trampoline, Aerial Tram and Peruvian Chairlift.

We also went for a hike that was a little intense for our small family, but we had fun!

I carried this boy on my shoulders the whole hike--a pretty good workout.

Andrew, however, took a nap on my shoulders for part of the hike.

Here is a little video of our time at Snowbird.

It is honestly probably the worst video I've ever made, but it will be a good memory for our family.

And note to self:  Taking video from below my face is NOT flattering!  HA!

I was trying to record Andrew while we went down the slide.

But it is mostly (unfortunately) of me from a very unflattering angle!  

This is the Place!

My sister-in-law, Kristy, invited us to the free day at 'This Is The Place Heritage Park.'
It was my  first time going (besides receptions), and I LOVED it.

I'm sure I looked like a big mess when I got there, because I spent the time on the drive up telling the kids about Brigham Young, church history, and pioneer stories.  I was a bawling mess.  Lindsay said, "It feels like church in our car!"  What an amazing history we have--and to think I used to dislike pioneer stories--I have since repented!  

I LOVE Brigham Young's farm house.  I kind of would like to live there.
Now, I am thinking I definitely need a "ballroom" and "ballroom overflow."

I'll be honest, I kind of wanted to steal these cute jars!

I LOVE the details in their china! 

Matt thought the wrap around porch was pretty cool--I'd have to agree!

The kids all got a free ice-cream cone too!  Lucky day!

The kids and I loved the printing press.  

I am sure thankful that we have the convenience of printers today!

Andrew LOVED the choo choo train!

Matt's favorite part was the barber shop.
He got a nice clean shave! 

Here are the kids carding the wool.

They also saw the wool turn to yarn.

Then, they got a little outdoor performance.

The kids got to go "panning for gold."

Then, they got to take it to the bank to have it weighed.
Matt's was worth 50 cents.  (That Eliza graciously shared).

 

Matt loved running across this cute bridge.

Thanks Kristy for inviting us on this fun outing!!

CPK and Temple Square

We had a fun night with my family last weekend.

We went to California Pizza Kitchen (my favorite), and saw the lights at temple square!

And these first three pictures just melt my heart.

They might be my favorite pictures I own!!