Wednesday, September 3, 2008

July 31 - La Cucaracha of Utah

The hotel stayers were dropping me and Ellie off after a fun night of playing "wahoo." Blocking my way into the house is a huge hissing cockroach. I've never seen a cockroach before & didn't even think they lived in Utah, but I don't know what else this sucker could be. Valerie dubbed it the Brazilian Hissing Cockroach. She threw a rock at it, but it dodged it & ran for the crack. Good toenails!I grabbed the camera for a size comparison. Then we squished it. More cute toenails. Great toe ring too. It is from our very fun 10th anniversary celebration in the San Juan Islands. Good thing our feet were fashionable that evening for improptu pictures. We left the bug in the flower beds so Dwain & Marg wouldn't miss out on seeing it. I wonder if it is still there.

July 31 - Ellie's Toes

These two lovely people watched Ellie for me. Kids love my Uncle Reid and my Cousin Valerie. I knew Ellie would have fun.


What I wasn't expected was this...she had her first pedicure. She looks so cute. Thanks, you two!


We played the family game of "wahoo" at the hotel. When the desk clerk said his family plays it - same board layout, same rules, too,- we were sure he was related. We couldn't find a connection. I wonder who came up with it & how many people play it on their homemade boards.

July 31 - The Sealing


My Uncle Craig was sealed to his family for Time and All Eternity in the LDS Jordan River Temple. We are so proud of him and happy for his family.
My cousins: Barabara with her finance, Matt; Hailey; Mary; and Madeline. The twins are fraternal, but still hard to tell apart unless they are in any way moving or talking - then it is cake.



Tuesday, September 2, 2008

July 30th - Millcreek Canyon


Ellie stayed at the Terraces picnic site with Nana while Cole and I went on the kids' hike. Millcreek canyon is so pretty. It was a great escape from the city heat.


The littlest ones lagged behind a bit. We were the lucky ones who saw a deer. The kids yelled "Jen, a deer, a deer" for about 10 minutes. She was back at the picnic spot and they didn't want her to miss it. Paisley loves that camelback. A couple spots were steep for little tots in crocs. Cole and Ben thought it was pretty cool to move their feet faster to slow down. They learned that trick pretty fast.


July 30th Classic Skating


There is nothing like beening poolside on a hot day. Ellie loves her water bottle. Cole loves to be in the water. Ellie likes the water too, but isn't so sure about the Aunties just yet. They did their best to play and distract her. She is still a mama's girl.









Utah Vacation

Cole and Ellie were excited to see the cousins.
We had pizza at Nana & Papa's. Cole was having so much fun, he wanted to have a sleepover at Nee's. He didn't do much sleeping. Poor Jamie.


Here is Ellie crying for her mom. Ellie had been an angel on the plane and all day. She was just tired, done, & wanted to go to bed. I can relate all too well.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Jedi in Tomorrowland

We decided to take a break from all the fun Disneyland rides and watch a Star Wars show. Cole and Tysen were picked to be in the new Jedi training class. They gave them robes, light sabers, and taught them some cool new moves.

Suddenly, Storm Troopers rushed out. Darth Vader and Darth Mal came up out of the ground in a big cloud of smoke. They told the new Jedi class they needed to fight. Who was first in line? Cole, of course, the tiniest one up there. Somehow, they convinced him to fight Darth Vader...He gave it his best shot. Not bad for a little guy. Darth Vader was swinging his saber right at Cole. Vader looked an sounded pretty scary. Cole defeated him and saved our planet. Tysen was up against Darth Mal, who looked even scarier than Vader. Tysen also saved the planet.
Darth Mal made one last attempt, but the new Jedi class prevailed.
The boys celebrated earning their official Jedi certificates. Grammy and Ellie are impressed.

This was the wishing spot. We came here every day for our star light star bright wish under the hat.
Ellie decided to start walking around the hotel. Just a few steps here and there.

Quotables

  • I don't take naps. I take rests. Cole 7/13