Utah

After Hawaii the kids and I drove up to Utah to see family and friends for a couple of weeks.  We were able to see a lot of people but unfortunately missed seeing some others also.   The first day we drove up to Provo and saw my old neighbor and her family Aimee.  She has the cutest family and bought a new house with land for her little farm.  She taught me a lot about gardening, homemaking and being an amazing mother.  Then we went to Orem to see my Aunts and cousins.  The kids had so much fun there.

My Aunt Pat and I

The kids loved playing at my cousin Michelle's house

Caitlyn and Cole hanging around

 Then we headed back down to Delta where we spent the week playing in the pool, being spoiled by Grandma and Grandpa and visiting family and friends.

playing air hockey with Lara

making a splash on Steve and Carol's slide

Liam sliding down the stairs

snorkeling in Grandma's pool, no fish but we did find money

visiting Great Grandpa Nielsen

It flew by and before we knew it 4th of July was here.  Even our Nation's capital can't compare to celebrating the 4th of July in Delta (at least for me).  The parade, park, navajo tacos with cousins, demolition derby, and fireworks did not disappoint.

waiting for the parade to start

My cousins' kids.  So cute!

as usual a ton of candy from the parade

my veteran Grandpa, sure do love him

The following day we flew home to see our very happy Daddy!  We sure did miss him but it was great being back in Utah for a few weeks.  Hopefully, it won't take another 2 1/2 years to get back there again.