Playing Catch Up

Eating breakfast at Cabin Creek Lodge

WARNING!! This post has the potential to be very long and drawn out - I mean more that usual. I'm going to attempt to get a little caught up on our life. So this is our trip to Utah. I went up the end of June with the kids while Jerry stayed back and worked. Poor Jerry. The first weekend that I was in Utah I actually drove up with my kids and friends to West Yellowstone. The store that we worked at during the summers was having it's huge 100 year reunion. I haven't been up to West Yellowstone for a couple years. It was very fun, other than being a single mom.
I don't know why I ever thought I could be Super Mom and handle two young kids that were getting over sickness, that had been sitting in the car for a 7 hour drive up from Las Vegas, then two days later a 5 hour drive up to Yellowstone all on my own. The drama all culminated at the reunion banquet when Hayden was screaming under the table because he wanted the apple juice that was on the table, but it was actually ice tea, so I wouldn't let him have any. And at the same time Rebecca was sitting on my lap (One of the few times during the whole meal, usually she was wandering around the table under the waiter/waitress' feet) screaming because I wasn't getting the ice cream for dessert to her fast enough. What joy. And all this screaming happened to be during the presentation when everyone in the whole room is quietly listening, except my children. That part was hard, but I'm so glad I went up. I miss West Yellowstone. Quake Lake was beautiful, and the Park was just gorgeous. I forget how green things can be, when everything around me is brown.

Hayden was upset because I wouldn't let him get too close to the river. What a mean mother I am huh. So no smiles in this picture.

A tackle that started as a hug.

At least Jerry was able to have some fun while I was gone - I know , hard to believe, but it's true. :) His brother Brian and his family were in the process of relocating from Michigan to Arizona. They were in town during that time, so he got to have a good guys night out with his brothers. And there were a couple family parties he was able to go to. It was great seeing you guys, Jennifer. Good luck in Gilbert!

Me and my friend Sunni

Jerry was a very welcomed sight when he flew in on the night of the 3rd. We went to Lagoon on the 4th and 5th. The kids absolutely loved it. Friday it was a bit overcast so it was nice. We did a bunch of rides, but then spent hours swimming. The kids loved it. Then we went to my brother Joseph's house to let the kids take a little nap - (actually Jerry and I hate to admit it, but we've realized we've gotten old. We like to take a little nap too. A whole day is very exhausting.) Then we went back that night and met up with my sister Rebecca and her family and Joseph and his family for rides and we watched the fireworks from Lagoon. It was so much fun.

Rebecca having a melt down at Lagoon
Saturday was very hot, but we actually stayed the whole day and had a blast. Hayden is a little dare devil. His favorite rides were the adult rides, Music Express, and Tidal Wave. I let Jerry go on those ones with him. It was cute seeing Hayden and Rebecca riding the rides, so excited with each other.


Hayden and Rebecca having a blast on the tugboats.

While we were in Utah we also got to go to my new nephew, Alex's baby blessing. And my brother Dave from Colorado also came to visit. It was great to be able to see their family as well. Jerry even got to get some golfing in while we were there. It was a great trip, we were very grateful to go up.

Our cute little famly

Hayden cooling off in the water