Trip to Utah

We just returned from a great trip to Utah.  We drove out with Grandma Blackham and back with Rick.  It was a long trip but we had a great time visiting all our cousins and family we have not seen in awhile.   Rick was also fortunate enough to work at the Salt Lake office for his firm a few days so he could keep up with his work load.

We visited Temple Square and saw the beautiful Salt Lake Temple with the Jones.

Jonah, Jacob, Anson, Sarah, Rachel and Aaron all loved the many pools and fountains around Temple Square.

We also saw the Visitor's Center and all of the kids loved seeing the statue of Christ.

We all enjoyed seeing the fountains over the Conference Center where we hear words from the Lord through our Prophet Pres. Monson.

Saturday we went up to Bear Lake for the Allred reunion.  Andrew Keith finally got to meet his namesake Grandpa Keith Allred. 

 

The kids loved the watergun fight with cousins but most importantly loved the chance to get Grandpa!

Sunday we drove down to Pleasant Grove to see Uncle Justin and Aunt Amy's new baby, Caleb's baby blessing.  After church we had a wonderful lunch and enjoyed time together at the club house.

After the blessing we drove up to the mountains by Heber City where Mom and Dad had rented a beautiful cabin for all of us to be together in.  We loved the relaxed atmosphere and kids loved being together.  We also had a rare treat to have Dad's Mission president Pres. Olsen and his wife with us for Family Home Evening.

 

 

The cabin was a great fit for all of our family with beds for everyone, a game room, 2 kitchens, 2 dining rooms, 2 family rooms and a jacuzzi!

The older grand kids made use of the jacuzzi the last night they were together.  We also had a tough Ping Pong tournament, which Rick won, while we were there.  Mom and Dad spoiled all of us with Giordano's pizza, crafts, and lots of food and fun.  It was a blast!  Thanks so much Mom and Dad for a great Chicago styled reunion.

 We had a lot of fun in Utah being with our family.  Hopefully it won't take several years before we can do it again.