Family Vacation in Utah

We drove to Utah- which we seem to do each summer.  We spent almost all our time with the Brinkerhoffs and Nana.  The kids loved being together.  We played at the houses, spent lots of time in the pool, had a BBQ with Uncle Todd and Aunt Kathy, saw Grandpa Paul, went to Temple Square, went to the Bees baseball game and even spent a whole day at Lagoon.  Amber had to take a final for summer school, so she did not get to come with us :(. 

 Marin doing girls' hair- there is a surprise :).   

 Grace and Reece were inseparable!

 Night swimming!

 The Utah Bees game.  The Bees won!

 More and more swimming!

The Byrd triplets came for dinner one night and the kids were in heaven playing with them.  baby whisperer Justin had the magic touch as always.

 The Highland Days were going on while we were there and so we went to watch the parade.  natalie was in the parade with her cheer squad. I have never seen so much salt water taffy given out for free in my life!

 So much fun at "Galoon"!!!  Ryan got sick on the rides, but the rest of us had a great day!

 One of the highlights for me was taking the kids to Temple Square with Nana and Ryan.  We saw the "Joseph Smith" movie that they were showing the the Joseph Smith Building.  It was so moving.  Then we walked across to the temple and spent a lot of time in the visitor's center.

 Marin and Natalie- bestie cousins!