Salt Lake City

This past weekend we made a bit of an impromptu trip to Utah because my cousin Robbie got married (in the Salt Lake Temple) and we wanted to go and see him and his family (whom we absolutely adore!), and because it's been over 4 years.

On our way down we stopped at Temple Square and enjoyed dinner at the Lion House, which is in Brigham Young's old home; that was fun. After dinner we walked around for about a half hour before the lights all came on. I thought it was fun to watch how the sky changed within 30 minutes. Here are some pictures I took of the temple.

Taken at 5:05

Taken at 5:13

Taken at 5:34

And here are some of the kids being silly

Oh, I love those kids; who were driving me absolutely crazy with all their running around after we arrived! I guess that 3-hour sedentary drive gave them the liberty in their minds to run around like crazy kids; which they totally took ownership of! I guess kids will be kids!

I tried to get them to look at me but there was a helicopter flying overhead and they were enthralled

Silly boys!

Brooklyn kept trying to take the paper-bag covers off of the lights that lined the sidewalk.

Ethan loved the orange tree behind brooklyn because he LOVES Boise State and he is all about Blue, orange and white! The boys did NOT like the pink trees and told me over and over. I thought they were pretty; but I am a girl!

The lights on Temple square are remarkable and we knew the kids would love it; we did too!!

Best buds!

Briggs being goofy. The kids loved this reflection pool.

After Temple Square we headed down to Provo to check into our hotel, get changed and then head right over to the reception in Springville. I have to say it was one of the MOST beautifully decorated church gym receptions (and church) that I'd ever been to that I forgot where I was. It was really stunning! Not to mention the company was great and the desert selection incredible! Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures but it was fun to see Robbie and his new wife Katie and to see their family. We also got to visit with Nick (my cousin) and his wife Lisa! As always, it is so fun to see family!

We got back to our hotel around 9:15 and the kids were in bed right away. I was crossing my fingers that they might sleep in but around 5:45 the boys were giggling and making each other laugh in the neighboring bed. So the day started out a little earlier than I was hoping for...actually WAY earlier than I was hoping for. We had breakfast and then went swimming; which the kids of course LOVED!

On our way home we stopped at Thanksgiving point to see the big I-Max movie about Sue the T-rex and then headed home; making a short stop to see Cory's parents along the way. It was a quick trip but we're glad we were able to make it!

Here is what Ethan was wearing in the back seat when he thought no one but Brooklyn was looking at him. He wasn't thrilled that I thought it was funny and was taking a picture! That is our Ethan!