Our Fun Trip

Carl and I decided that we wanted to take the girls on a little vacation after school got out. We decided that we wanted to go to Salt Lake City and have some fun. We wanted to go before it go too hot, because everything that we planned was outdoors. We planned our trip a month in advance. We hadn't planned on it being the long cold spring that it has been. The week that we planned to go it was still cold. We kept hoping that it would warm up. Well, it did just in time for us to go on our trip. Boy, did we luck out. Last week we took the girls to Salt Lake City. We had a blast and tried to fit in as much as we could in the few days that we were there. Thursday we had planned to go the the zoo. We had a blast! The girls loved the white alligator that was there. It is very rare, there are only 10 in the world that they know of. It was amazing. They went on the carousel. Kensie was quite nervous, while Ellie and Sophie loved it. Sophie cried when it was time to get off. We had a perfect day as far as weather was concerned. It was warm enough to not wear jackets, but wasn't hot. It was wonderful. My mom, Erica and Chase met us there. My Aunt Leslie and her daughter, Marissa came too. We just had a great time. The kids and adults all had a blast.
Kids by the big cats
Kids with the giraffes.



The next day, we hiked up to Timpanogos Cave. It was 1 1/2 mile hike up a mountain. Carl, me, Kensie, Ellie, my mom, Leslie and Marissa all did the hike. It was a beautiful day again and we all made it to the caves. Hurray for us! We did great and made great time. Sophie and Chase stayed with Erica, who is pregnant. it was nice to not have to pack Sophie up the mountain. Thanks Erica! Ellie had to go potty when we were in the cave and the restroom is at the bottom of the mountain. So I grabbed Ellie and high tailed it down the mountain. We passed a ranger who said that we were making great time. I told him that we were headed for the restroom. He said no wonder we were going so fast. The next day, the only thing that was sore on my body was my arms from carrying Ellie down the mountain. We had a great hike and I was so proud of everyone that went. They all had such great attitudes and we had a great day! I just have to say that I have the most fabulous husband. He spent 2 days with all females! No complaints what so ever. He is such a great man.
Our group of hikers!
Carl, Kensie and Ellie in the caves.


Later that evening after we had showered and rested a few minutes, we headed to a Bees baseball game. We met all my brother and sisters there with their children It was a beautiful night. We had perfect weather our whole weekend. We sat on the first 2 rows on the first baseline. It was perfect for the kids. They had room to run around and play and we had a great time watching the game. A ball came our way and Carl went to catch it, but it hit the cement wall in front of us and flew up a few rows, so he missed it. I was just glad that it missed his face. It was a close one. We were getting ready to leave when a Bees pitcher came and gave Ellie a ball. She was soooo surprised. She just stared at the ball in her hands then said look what I got. She felt pretty special. But how could he not give the ball to such a cute little girl. The kids all got to run the bases at the end of the game. They had a wonderful time. I am glad that we went and had such a fun, filled, busy weekend.
Sophie loving Uncle Trav!
Ellie sharing a snowcone with Parker.
The Bees Field.
Keeping their eye on the ball!