Utah Trip

The kids on the 4th. The girls didn't get to bring their bikes in the car. Just Justin. Talk about the golden boy, right?! They were very understanding.

Here we are hiking to donut falls. They loved the hike. It was short, easy, and pleasant. Katelyn was obsessed with Grandpa Egbert. She wouldn't let him out of sight and was very affectionate with him. It was fun to watch my usually reserved child feel so comfortable.

We had a great trip to Utah for the 4th of July and then for my annual trip to Bear Lake with my sisters. Hans drove me out there, which was so nice. We tried the 4 am start, which I am still not sure about. The nice thing is that we get to Salt Lake so early in the day. Justin took a full hour to fall back asleep because he was so excited and then with the 5:30 am sunrise, it was too light in the car for anyone to sleep in too late. They were tired though and so happy to stay in their carseats for the entire time. We made the trip in 8 hours even. Can't beat that. We spent Thursday at my parents and had a bonfire and roasted marshmallows by their creek. Friday we spent with Egberts hiking donut falls and then swimming at an indoor water park place. Saturday we swam at the country club, Hans golfed, went to the ward breakfast, and did fireworks in the cul-de-sac. Sunday we went to church and to lunch at Egberts and then Hans flew home. Monday was Ashley's birthday and we drove to Bear Lake. We usually stay in my aunt's cabin right on the lake, but this year we stayed in a house that was about 5 miles off the lake. It had a beautiful view and enough working showers that we were clean this year. It was a different kind of Bear Lake experience, which we enjoyed. We spent the week playing in the sand, riding on the waverunner, tubing, kneeboarding, and enjoying cousins. It was great. I can't wait to go back again next year.

More pictures of Bear Lake and Ashley's party to follow.