Our trip to Utah was fun! We stayed with Steve and Susan, Tom's parents, until Tom left and then me and Cole stayed with my mom and Reed the rest of the time. We were non stop the whole trip so we were quite exhausted.
THURSDAY-
We got into SLC, where my sister, Dee Dee, picked us up and surprised us by bringing my mom. It was so wonderful to see them both. We took Tom to the hospital to be with his dad, who had surgery that day, and then I was dropped off for my hair appointment. Dee took Cole back to her house and watched him while I got my hair done. She is so sweet! We didn't end up getting to bed until late so it was a long day.
FRIDAY-
We ran around all afternoon trying to get some things done. We had to take care of a fix it ticket Tom got just a week before our big move, for not having mud flaps on his truck. Is that ridiculous or what! But we didn't want to take the chance of him getting pulled over and then arrested while on vacation, so we payed his dues. That night we had our Clearfield High 10 year class reunion dinner. I started Clrfld. my junior year so I really didn't get to know too many people. I knew a lot of faces but that was about it. Tom on the other hand grew up with a lot of them so he had a little more fun than I did. The dinner was held at Maddox in Perry, UT. We drove up with Jarrod and Melanie Nelson, some of our good friends. Jarrod and Tom were good friends as kids and Jarrod graduated the same year as us. It was nice having Malanie there to talk to. We ate dinner, which was really good, and then afterwards we played a version of Deal or No Deal. It was ok. You have this vision in your head about how your reunion will be, and you make it out to be bigger than it really is. After all that excitement we went back to Jarrod and Melanie's and played games until 2:30 in the morning. Another really late night.
Cole's first big boy seat!(And his first ride in Grandpas 2003 Mach 1)
We borrowed a front facing car seat from Dee Dee's sister-n-law for the week.
It was so nice!
SATURDAY-
That afternoon we went to a family picnic for the reunion. We picked up some Subway and headed to the park. They had some raffle drawings where Cole's name was drawn and he won some bubbles, and my name was drawn and I got to pick between a HUGE stuffed snake or a tutu. Not that I really wanted either one but I chose the snake. It stayed at grandma Booths for all the grandkids to play with. There was no way I was getting that thing home in one of my suitcases. Later that evening we had a birthday party for Cole. It was a month late but it was still fun to celebrate his "Utah" birthday with the family. It turned out to be a great party, lot's of good food and good company. And the weather was perfect. After the big bash we went over to my brother, Travis's, house and watched fire works for the Clinton days. We were pretty close to the fire works and Cole loved watching and listening to them. It was a cold night though. Crazy for being July. But it was still fun.
That afternoon we went to a family picnic for the reunion. We picked up some Subway and headed to the park. They had some raffle drawings where Cole's name was drawn and he won some bubbles, and my name was drawn and I got to pick between a HUGE stuffed snake or a tutu. Not that I really wanted either one but I chose the snake. It stayed at grandma Booths for all the grandkids to play with. There was no way I was getting that thing home in one of my suitcases. Later that evening we had a birthday party for Cole. It was a month late but it was still fun to celebrate his "Utah" birthday with the family. It turned out to be a great party, lot's of good food and good company. And the weather was perfect. After the big bash we went over to my brother, Travis's, house and watched fire works for the Clinton days. We were pretty close to the fire works and Cole loved watching and listening to them. It was a cold night though. Crazy for being July. But it was still fun.
Cole and his cousin'sBraxton, on the left & Brody, on the right
Can you tell that Cole doesn't like the grass much!?
Cole playing patty cake with his gampy GreenhalghThat crazy hippie is my dad.
Looking for something on the ground to eat.
Tom slaving over a hot grill.
Candid moments. Priceless
Three of the cutest girls!From the left: Jaedi, Annie and Molly
Cousins
The Smash Cake
The Birthday Cake
The boy's having fun!
Cole didn't like going down the slide by himself
Cole and Gammy Greenhalgh watching fire works!-----
Sunday-
We drove to Draper to spend the afternoon with my dad & Jen. We had some French toast, and then went through an enormous house just down the street from where they are staying. Why any one needs a house that big beats me. It was nice spending time with them. We then went to my mom and Reeds for a little while. It was good visiting with them too. Tom's dad came home that night so my mother-n-law had the family over for ice cream. You couldn't tell that Steve had just had surgery day's before. He looked well and with a little help from pain killers he said he felt pretty well. It was so good to have him home and that Tom was able to see him home before he had to leave.
We drove to Draper to spend the afternoon with my dad & Jen. We had some French toast, and then went through an enormous house just down the street from where they are staying. Why any one needs a house that big beats me. It was nice spending time with them. We then went to my mom and Reeds for a little while. It was good visiting with them too. Tom's dad came home that night so my mother-n-law had the family over for ice cream. You couldn't tell that Steve had just had surgery day's before. He looked well and with a little help from pain killers he said he felt pretty well. It was so good to have him home and that Tom was able to see him home before he had to leave.
Cole's cousins love holding him.-Cole and Molly-
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Tom left Monday morning. It's hard being away from him so it was sad to say good bye at the airport. After dropping him off I ran and got some material for a rag quilt I was making for Avery. I spent that night cutting and arranging the pattern.
-Tuesday Cole and I ran around with my sister and nephew looking for matching outfits for Braxton and Cole to have pictures done in. We ran all over! Can you believe Target didn't have anything, Old Navy didn't have anything. Finally we went to Wal-Mart and I found a couple of shirts. After the boy's had a nap and a good lunch we had their pictures done by Dee Dee's friend, Jamie Kay. I don't have the pictures back yet but from what she showed me on her camera they look really good. I'm excited to get them! I had started sewing a little that day and made a small dent but there was a lot more to go. My family came over to my mom and Reeds house for dinner that night. We had, one of my favorite, marinated turkey breasts. Nummy! After we ate my mom made some homemade strawberry ice cream. So delicious! The boy's, like always, went out and played basketball. By the end of the night they each had some kind of war wound but they love to play so it doesn't stop them. Tom was missed! The girls stayed in where it was cool and played skip bo. It was a great night!
-Wednesday I sewed the whole day with little breaks here and there. I got to the outer boarder and started running out of thread. I had to take some from the bobbin a few times and then about half a foot away from being done with sewing I completely ran out of thread. Ahh... half a foot! So frustrating! I did end up finishing it the next day with some thread my mom had. Not the exact color but close enough that it worked. After I cleaned up Cole and I went to my in laws for dinner and to say our good bye's because we weren't going to be able to make it back before we left. My mother-n-law came with us to say good bye to the rest of Tom's family. Good bye's are always hard.
-Thursday Cole and I went to the Roy aquatic center with Melanie and her two boy's, Preston and Carter. We watched while the boy's had lot's of fun. It was so refreshing! A little later my dad came and picked me and Cole up and took us to see the house him and my step mom are buying in Kaysville. After, we went to Sizzler to eat with my dad, Jen, Bobby, Erica and Brody. So good! It is one of the restaurants I miss living in Houston. After dinner my dad dropped us back off at my mom's house. We then went to Cole's great grandma and grandpa Child. We were able to see their new home that they are having built as well. The rest of that night, after all the visiting, was spent packing.
-Friday we woke up and got the rest of our things together. Dee Dee and Braxton came and picked us up and drove us to the airport. Dee also helped me get our luggage checked in. Such a big help. I couldn't have done it without her. We sadly said our good bye's and Cole and I were off. Cole did pretty well on the flight. For the first half hour he was restless and cranky. Luckily it wasn't a full flight so we had the whole row to ourselves. I would have felt bad for any one that would have had to sit next to us. He ended up falling asleep which was very nice. It was funny. He fell asleep with his head on my belly and Avery started moving and kicking. She was kicking right where his head was. I was surprised he slept through it. I just had to laugh! She is already picking on her brother. At least we know she will be able to defend herself. He woke up when we were landed in Albuquerque and fell right back to sleep as we were taking off again. He slept the rest of the way only to wake up the last 15 min. of the flight. It was so wonderful. Cole was so excited to see his daddy and so was I. I really missed him. We went out to dinner that night and then went and rented some movies and relaxed the rest of the night. It's great being back as a family!
-Tuesday Cole and I ran around with my sister and nephew looking for matching outfits for Braxton and Cole to have pictures done in. We ran all over! Can you believe Target didn't have anything, Old Navy didn't have anything. Finally we went to Wal-Mart and I found a couple of shirts. After the boy's had a nap and a good lunch we had their pictures done by Dee Dee's friend, Jamie Kay. I don't have the pictures back yet but from what she showed me on her camera they look really good. I'm excited to get them! I had started sewing a little that day and made a small dent but there was a lot more to go. My family came over to my mom and Reeds house for dinner that night. We had, one of my favorite, marinated turkey breasts. Nummy! After we ate my mom made some homemade strawberry ice cream. So delicious! The boy's, like always, went out and played basketball. By the end of the night they each had some kind of war wound but they love to play so it doesn't stop them. Tom was missed! The girls stayed in where it was cool and played skip bo. It was a great night!
-Wednesday I sewed the whole day with little breaks here and there. I got to the outer boarder and started running out of thread. I had to take some from the bobbin a few times and then about half a foot away from being done with sewing I completely ran out of thread. Ahh... half a foot! So frustrating! I did end up finishing it the next day with some thread my mom had. Not the exact color but close enough that it worked. After I cleaned up Cole and I went to my in laws for dinner and to say our good bye's because we weren't going to be able to make it back before we left. My mother-n-law came with us to say good bye to the rest of Tom's family. Good bye's are always hard.
-Thursday Cole and I went to the Roy aquatic center with Melanie and her two boy's, Preston and Carter. We watched while the boy's had lot's of fun. It was so refreshing! A little later my dad came and picked me and Cole up and took us to see the house him and my step mom are buying in Kaysville. After, we went to Sizzler to eat with my dad, Jen, Bobby, Erica and Brody. So good! It is one of the restaurants I miss living in Houston. After dinner my dad dropped us back off at my mom's house. We then went to Cole's great grandma and grandpa Child. We were able to see their new home that they are having built as well. The rest of that night, after all the visiting, was spent packing.
-Friday we woke up and got the rest of our things together. Dee Dee and Braxton came and picked us up and drove us to the airport. Dee also helped me get our luggage checked in. Such a big help. I couldn't have done it without her. We sadly said our good bye's and Cole and I were off. Cole did pretty well on the flight. For the first half hour he was restless and cranky. Luckily it wasn't a full flight so we had the whole row to ourselves. I would have felt bad for any one that would have had to sit next to us. He ended up falling asleep which was very nice. It was funny. He fell asleep with his head on my belly and Avery started moving and kicking. She was kicking right where his head was. I was surprised he slept through it. I just had to laugh! She is already picking on her brother. At least we know she will be able to defend herself. He woke up when we were landed in Albuquerque and fell right back to sleep as we were taking off again. He slept the rest of the way only to wake up the last 15 min. of the flight. It was so wonderful. Cole was so excited to see his daddy and so was I. I really missed him. We went out to dinner that night and then went and rented some movies and relaxed the rest of the night. It's great being back as a family!
The almost finished productI still have to cut the edges and wash it a few times to get it to fray.
4 comments:
Wow! Looks like a fun trip! Cole is so cute. I am sure it was fun to see family again! Love the blanket you are making! And I still love the ones you made me! Can't wait to see the pics of Cole and Braxton!
It was so fun having you here. I wish I could see you more often! The quilt looks so cute! I'm glad you were able to get it done! Cole is such a big boy now! Crazy how time flies. I cannot imagine what he will be like at christmas! And I cannot believe that when we see each other next, Avery and Jaden will be here. Sad :(
The quilt you made is very cute. I can't sew at all. Seriously, not AT ALL.
It was great to see you guys again! Just like old times. To bad we didn't go to sizzler instead of the boring reunion.
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