utah

We were so glad we got a trip to Utah in this summer. It had been about 3 years since we last visited Andrew's parents! With a family reunion one summer, and moving and me being very pregnant last summer it didn't happen. We will probably never stay away for that long again!

Upon arrival, it did not take us long to hit up the ginormous dirt pile right outside grandma and papa's door. Pretty sure large dirt piles are my kids favorite thing.

We had a very pleasant Sunday stroll/truck ride around Grandma and Papa's neighborhood.

Our kids definitely love going to, This is the Place. They saw and learned how the pioneers lived, did some dancing, panned for gold, and stamped some leather. I believe it was over 100 degrees or pretty close to it that day. So we all got a nice little work out in!

Our next adventure was the aquarium! It was such a treat to go. Due to the nature of it being rather dark in aquariums, I was only able to snap a few photos. Pretty sure everyone's favorites were the penguins and the otters, but maybe those were just mine!

And finally, our 4th of July celebration. Who doesn't like fireworks?! The 'pops' were a hit for everyone, Bug loved the sparklers, Tank loved the tanks, Bitsy the pagoda, and pretty sure Mr was just glad he got put to bed halfway through. 

What is not pictured are the two times we went to the local pool for a swim. How did we fit all this in during our 3 day stay?! Thank you for a wonderful time!