3 Men & A Little Lady: {Utah Bound}

Monday, April 2, 2012

{Utah Bound}

We traveled to Utah to attend General Conference for our church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We usually just watch general conference from the comfort of our home, but we had the wonderful opportunity to get tickets to attend it live. Kelly, Kenny's dad, had access to tickets, so we jumped at the chance to see family, friends, and conference.

We looked at the Christus in the visitors center right when we got to temple square. The boys were so excited to be out of the car after driving 12 hours, and even though I encouraged reverence, it didn't happen! After I stopped Owen from climbing up the statue of Jesus as he exclaimed, "I want to see the nail prints in his hands," we got a quick photo and left to explore outside!

The kids loved seeing the beautiful Salt Lake Temple.

We went to the church history museum, where the kids were able to do some hands on activities & burn some energy.

Here the kids learned about Nephi following the Lord's commandment to build a ship.

They learned how the early settlers lived and helped with some of the daily tasks....

Drew and Ian examined a replica of the gold plates.

Mya loved dressing up as a Senorita from Mexico and dancing!

We walked with our friends the Dunns, Auntie Kim & Cat, & Uncle Gabbi all over the BYU campus. The kids ran wildly and we decided they were good birth control for all the young married couples! Eyring Science building was a favorite stop. Here Drew watched the pendulum with the aunties!

We ate dinner at the Brick Oven....yummy! Aunt Kim and Mya both beaming in yellow!

Curtis, Grandpa Summers, & Drew outside of the conference center.

This was Drew and Curtis's first time to go to the conference center. Drew was amazed that it seats over 21, 000 people and stated, "This is so much cooler than church!"

Kelly's wish came true and he was able to have his son and son-in-laws at the conference with him. It was a very special time and emotions were tender!

While the men went to their session, we women and kids were left to play! We took the kids to a jump place to burn more energy!

Grandma with her grands & the Dunn kids!

We stayed with our good friends Erik and Stephanie and our kids had a blast hanging out together. We wish they lived closer to us! We also were able to visit with Aunt Kay & Uncle Arlin, we love them too! She is Kelly's sister & so much fun!

After our quick weekend away in Utah we were all exhausted! Kenny snapped this photo of us as we traveled back home. Ian was asleep in the front seat. Poor Kenny had to drive through the snow and sleet while the rest of us slept! Las Vegas here we come....

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Mya, my little girl, said in her prayers last night, "Please help us to be strong and healthy like the Hulk!"

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Owen told me today, "You are the best mom I ever had! I love you all the way up to Jesus!" He also loves kissing and told Kenny, "I just want to stay home from school and kiss mom all day!"

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After a long struggle with my boys, to get them inside, bathed, and into bed, I yelled, "I am done, go to sleep!" Owen looked up at me and said, "Mommy I'm sorry you're sad, but the problem is that you don't beat up Drew and Ian. Just beat them up and I will be on your team!"

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Owen ran up to me after wrestling the dogs and said, "Me see Cassie's boobies!"

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