Utah!

I can't believe that summer is almost over. The kids start school in less than two weeks.  I always feel guilty around this time.  "Did I spend enough quality time with the kids this summer?"  "Did I teach them everything I could have?" I hope so, I feel like I am doing the best that I can, even though I feel like its usually not enough.  Being a parent is hard work!  This summer we had the chance to go to Utah,  and spend some time with the family.  I am so glad we decided to stay while Justin went home to work.  I missed him lots, but we had so much fun with grandma and grandpa.  Here are some pictures of our adventures.         

We played some games, the kids really loved the Uno game that shoots the cards out at you.

Playdough!  My mom had some of the molds and toys I used to play with when I was a kid.  I totally remember making strawberry shortcake figures with them.  The kids loved it.  We even made our own dough.



Swimming at Vanessa's pool.  It was so nice and warm.  I actually swam myself!

I showed the kids my high school, man that place is looking old.

Spent time with my favorite brother Matt, we love him so much!

We always have to visit the zoo when we go to grandma's. 

All the kids in the Eagle's nest.

The kids loved the new to us polar bear exhibit.  The sea lions and seals were very entertaining.

Charlotte tried to fall down the stairs a few times, but never did.

Why are the toys at grandma's always better than the ones at home?

I finally attempted to learn to sew, I made this dress myself.  It only fell apart in one place.  Good thing my mom was there to fix it for me.  Joslyn loved it and that is all that matters.

We got to celebrate Taylor's 9th birthday. I really can't believe she is growing up so fast.  We made cake pops and had a super fun party.