I always like to clean my house before I go out of town. That way everything is nice and inviting when I get back, at least for a few minutes before it turns into a post-vacation disaster area. You know what I mean, a frenzied inventory of the kids’ toys is strewn across the floor (unfortunately they’re always still here), stacks of suitcases block the entryway, and piles of laundry loom in each clothes hamper. That about sums up where we are now.
A little over a week ago, we made a trek to Utah to spend time with family before my brother, Spencer, heads off to Eugene, OR for the next two years. I could probably write eleven blog posts about the trip, but I’m tired and I really want to get this published so my brother can see the pictures before he heads out tomorrow. Besides, I know you all just want to see the pictures anyway.
We took our time getting to Utah. Stopping to hike and camp.
Cooper insisted on hiking the first 1/2 mile of our steep ascent.
Family Pic at Hanging Lake
We camped in Fruta to split up the long drive.
Ellen hated the drive, but would always give a smile for ER Ostrich.
Cooper loved the train rest stop in Spanish Fork Canyon.
He thought we’d found Thomas’s sheds 🙂
Spencer gave a lovely talk in church followed by a nice gathering.
My parents provided a delicious and aesthetically pleasing spread.
My parents’ rose garden.
Cooper laughed at Despicable Me trailers with Uncle David.
My mom enjoyed snuggling Cooper.
Ellen sported a mow-hawk.
Cooper thought the tractor in Grandma and Grandpa’s yard was pretty cool.
Cooper decided to Abbey was exempt from his fear of dogs.
Ellen let grandma snuggle her a little bit.
Cooper was a big help with redoing their driveway.
Ellen loved the rubble.
I fit in a temple session with Spencer, Hope, and Joe.
We spent some time at my Grandparents time share in Park City.
Cooper loved climbing all over the furniture there.
We went on a short hike
Ellen liked the snow until she realized it was cold.
2 thoughts on “A Brief Travel Log”
Fun trip and great pictures!
Hanging Lake looks beautiful!