Been Forever...

So it has been forever since I have updated my blog. It has been such a crazy, but fun summer. We just got back from our first family road trip. We were gone for three weeks, which is a long time but not long enough. It was hard to come home. We had so much. It was so great to see everyone and do so many fun things. We went to South Dakota first to see Mt Rushmore, then onto Colorado to see some friends, to Utah to see family and then off to Las Vegas to visit Mike's sister and family. The kids had a blast and they were very good in the car. Ava was a little rock star. We would stop every three hours and she was ready to jump out and get out of her seat. Ethan and Bella watched the same movie over and over again. I think Mike and I could repeat the whole movie. We brought over twenty different movies but of course the kids wanted to watch the same ones over and over again. So now that we are at home I hid them. We were able to see so many things. It was a breath of fresh air. It is such a pretty drive.

In South Dakota we went to Mt Rushmore, Bear Country and to Reptile Gardens. At Bear Country you drive threw the park and the animals come right up my your car. We saw over fifty bears and other animals. Reptile Gardens was full of snakes and gators. The kids thought that was so neat. Mt Rushmore was I think the best part. It was so amazing to see up close. We stayed in South Dakota for two nights.Then we were off to Colorado. We stayed with our friends Seth and Renee. The sweetest people ever. We went up to Estes Park and then went to a hot springs. That was my favorite part so far. It was in GlenWood Springs. We stayed at a resort there. Then on our way to Utah we drove to Aspen and Vale. I was hoping to see a super star but no such luck. It was so cool in Aspen. The shops and everything were so much fun to look at.

Off to Utah next. We stayed at Mike's Aunt and Uncle home. The Andersons. We had so much fun. They treated us like royally. Mike and Richard went golfing a couple times and Sue and I chatted with her girls. We went shopping and just hung out. It was very relaxing. We were able to go and see every ones homes. They are all so cute....I got some great ideas..Thanks Guys. We also took the kids to Temple Square. It was so hot. It was neat to see but our children were crazy.

Then we were off to Las Vegas. Bobbie and Amy fed us so good. We ate so much. We hung out at there pool and vegged. It was so nice to relax. We also saw a couple shows. We saw Re Leve, Phantom of The Opera and The Knights At The Round Table with the Kids. Ethan was glowing. It was his thing. He loves Knights..so he was so into it and excited.

Over all it was so much fun. We will for such take another road trip again. After Mike and I get one alone!:) It was nice just to be with Mike and the kids and enjoy each other. We are so thankful to those of you that shared your homes with us. We thank you and can't wait to see you guys again.