Trip to Utah!

We had not been to Utah for over 2 years, so the kids and I (Lee had to work) made a trip back home to go to my brother's missionary farewell and see the rest of the fam. It was so good to see everyone. I hadn't realized how truly homesick I had been! We were amazed at the mountains and the big sky! It is so different from where we live now. I was so happy for my boys to play with all their cousins that they have missed so much! I had so much fun visiting and catching up. Ben and Nicki and their kids came up from Vegas and that was so amazing to get to spend time with them. It was sad to say goodbye to Daniel but I know he will be a good missionary and I am so proud of him. We went to see the rocket display at Thiokol, and the Golden Spike Historical Site. Grandpa Curtis even took us all to the circus! We got to go south to spend a week in Levan, it was so fun to visit with them. I loved getting everyone together and letting the kids play! Uncle Trent took the boys for rides on the 4-wheeler, and they got to shoot guns with Trent and Mike. They called it "man time". I just wish Lee could have been there. Grandma Wankier showed Mason how to play the organ and the accordian, he loved it! I had so much fun visiting with Ann. It was a long-needed trip, but we were so happy to get home to Lee!

The boys with Grandpa, Grandma, and uncle Trent:
Accordian lesson with Grandma (I love this picture):
Playing the organ:
Man time:

Ethan and Avia had so much fun! They were playing "mommy and daddy" and this is what I caught of thier conversation-

Avia- "Honey, I sure wish you had built a stronger fort. I'm mad at you!"

Ethan (glancing at his wrist) - "I have to go to a meeting now"

It was so funny, I love what they pick up from listening to mom and dad!

We love Uncle Daniel:
Rocket display with Gpa Curtis, Daniel, Jarrett and Isabelle:
Golden Spike:

So cute, they had fun with Isabelle:
These two are the best of friends: