Hello....*U*T*A*H*

Off to Utah we went last week....we hadn't made a trip in over 2 years and thanks to the extra TAX check that came to us in May, we found a way to put it to good use! The kids were so excited...they love going to Utah.... seeing everyone and getting to know more of our family....It's really fun to see my kids, getting to know and love the extented family, I grew up with and giving them a relationship with each other. Everyone was so good to us.

Our first official day, we went to go see my Grandma. The kids were very happy to see their "Bana" as they call her....We went to lunch and then to see, "Wall-E"~(have you seen it?...I do not recommend it.....talk about DUMB!) The kids loved it though....Grandma and I had a different opinion! Grandma said I was not allowed to take any pictures while I was there.....(yea-right, does she not know me??!!?!) I talked her into a few and then I caught this one of Tyler walking her out of the mall...they were holding hands and it was so dang cute! You can tell by the look on her face she isn't happy, I am taking a picture...and she has nowhere to run!
We made sure to visit everyone while we were in town... including the ones we have loss...
Both of my Grandpa's graves are a sad reminder, that they are no longer with us... I guess, I always feel like they will be here when we come strolling into Utah to visit....and reality comes back to me, very quickly...I miss you both....Utah is not the same without you both there. Not only to make me laugh but, to hear the same stories...over and over and over again....
Uncle Dennis brought out the homemade "Jenga" game that Grandpa Bob made. Although, he renamed the game..."Watch out!" I guess its because each colored piece is made out of a 2 x 4.

Nothing like a little "puttin" practice in the backyard....
Uncle Dennis impressed us with his German pancake making abilities....I almost forgot how yummy they are.....almost! Thank you Dennis and MaryAnn for letting us stay with you! I know its hard having people invade your home....especially 3 little people......thank you for being so good to us! We love you both very much....
A view from the Copper pit. What a neat place. Not so neat on how you get there.....sign..
My Cousin Alisha, Grandma Margot and Me
Some of the Davis' clan....we sure love visiting with everyone!

Tyler was so good with both of his Great-grandma's. What a nice little gentleman he was. Right there helping when they needed it...opening doors, helping up and down stairs, giving them lots of kisses and hugs....he made me so proud. What a good boy we have.
We were double lucky this trip to have my Grandma Margot in Utah as well. She lives in Arizona and decided to come for a Utah visit too! and it just happen to be the same week as us!!

Talk about lucky!

Me and my Grandma....I sure love you! It is always fun to be spoiled by your Grandma....no matter how old you are! We pooped her out each day.
My Uncle John, Grannie and Uncle Ray....I loved getting to visit with everyone. It is so nice to be around my Dad's family. It just gives me a sense of peace & comfort......with my Dad no longer here. They are all such good people....we love them all very much....
Lindsey and Bana were looking at each other like this and just giggling....I think its because they were able to look each other in the eye~ standing up!
Us and some of our Pickup cousins..I really enjoyed visiting with each one of them. What nice young people each one of them is. I only wish we could see each other more often.
See Andrew.........I told you, I would be putting you on my Blog! :o)