Tay and Nae came to visit for a couple of weeks in July. It's always so fun when the cousins (i.e. grandkids) get together. Here's a quick rundown of the the fun we had while they were here.
Tuesday, July 5
We Ice shave ice - the best treat at the end of a hot day.
Wednesday, July 6
Hobby Lobby adventures:
It's always fun to take a bunch o' kids shopping {wink}, but the kids really enjoyed all the things at Hobby Lobby.
Thursday, July 7
The best kind of fun on a hot day - orbeez and a splash pad.
(So glad Britt and Austin let us keep this at our house)
If you look closely, you can see the water holding up the orbee (that's singular for orbeez haha).
I just realized that the slo-mo we had filmed this in did NOT transfer to the video. Much cooler in slo-mo haha.
Monday, July 11
Nora Jane. Ready to go.
Wednesday, July 13
The Train Park.
This park was so fun for kids of all ages. We loved how Brielle and Nora could do a lot by themselves, but there was also plenty of things to keep the older kids entertained. Britt told us that some days/times they have an actual train that the kids can ride that goes around the park.
The day was HOT.
After play time at the park we headed to Arctic Circle (with an indoor play area) to cool off.
Could this girl be any cuter?? Love her happy face so much!
Thursday, July 14
Lex told us about this great man-made reservoir, so we made plans to meet up there, grab some dinner on the way, and play in the sand and water.
The kids also loved the play area.
Our funny take-away: We had put our stuff on a couple of the tables in the pavilion when we arrived. As we were sitting there EATING dinner, an entire biking team piled into the pavilion with absolutely no regard for our personal space. It bordered on ridiculous. None of them seem to know what common sense/common courtesy is. Some were literally sitting on the benches to our tables. And they were LOUD. It was such a relief when they FINALLY got on their bikes and left.
Jason... why so serious? :-)
It may have rained on us for a bit, but we hung out as long as 1) the kids were having fun, and 2) we didn't see lightening. Afterwards we all went out for ice cream.
Friday, July 15
The guys went golfing.
That evening we set up the tent for a late movie night.
We got an extra large pizza from the Pie... so so good (and soooooo big).
The tent kept the attention of some of the kids for only a few minutes haha.
So I went and hung out with the kids not so interested in the show.
Scarlett and Ellis stuck it out.
Little Billy didn't quite make it to the end of the movie.
Kids + dirt = so. much. fun.
Saturday, July 16
Highland Glen Park and Brooks' first outing!
Also Tay and Nae's last day in UT.
I was so happy we could all get together!
I can't handle the cuteness of these feet.
Cal followed Ellis everywhere. It was so cute.
This girl melts my heart.
And this little guy... the sweetest thing ever:
Those darling long fingers ♥
I love these little people SO MUCH.
So blessed to be their Gigi ♥
(The hairy leg... so precious.)
Shi and Kody headed home (newborn demands), and the rest of us stopped by the local Hokulia for a shave ice treat.
It's the best when the relatives come and we get to spend time together as a family. I hope these are memories my grands will remember... even if it's only by looking through MY memories.
These are days not to be forgotten.
