Utah- Idaho

Have you ever planned something way in advance but when it comes down to it you wonder, what the heck was I thinking. So 3 days after we got home from our California vacation Shaun's mom, the kids and I drove up to Utah/ Idaho to visit Leann's sister and her daughters and their kids. Don't get me wrong, it was a FUN trip and I'm so glad we went. But being 7 months preggo at the time and no husband to help made things a little more work. I won't even document the little problems we had on the way up. Lets get right to the fun part. We left at 4:00am and had a long drive to Salt Lake City where we met up with Wendy, Cari and Rita and their families. The kids got to swim that night that evening and the next day we went to Lagoon. I was surprised, I had never been and thought it would be a cheesy place. It wasn't as magical as Disneyland but they had SO many ride for even toddlers to go on. I can't wait to go back.

Ryker (with a map in hand of course), Tanner, Brekka and Millie. This was Rykers favorite ride. it is like the dumbo ride but is with sea creatures and you can get squirted with water. I got shot right in the face by an expected dolphin. It was pretty funny to Ryker.

Good ol' bumper cars. Ryker was dying to go on this for some reason.

I tried to get a picture of all of us. Missy and Riley are way in the front.

Yes Amelia is trying to steal my jumbo corn dog. I guess their was plenty to share. It was GOOD!!!

Us on a little train ride. This was cool because it took you on a ride to see animals, and you got really close to tigers, a white tiger, Lions and so many other animals. Way better than the Zoo.

Who remembers and loves Dippin Dots....I do, I do! Well I couldn't resist but I think Amelia liked it just as much as I do. She had to hold it and I was lucky if she gave me a spoonful in between her several bites.

Some of their ride looked whimpy, but they went pretty face. On this ride was also a baby being held my their 2 year old sibling. I was freaking out watching them, but they are not as strict with the ride requirements as most theme parks would be.

Brea and Ryker, he called this "Small World" since it is a boat ride.

Me and my crazys in the hotel room that night.

Millie, Ryker, Tanner, Brea, Brekka, Lexi and Brody, then Cari adn Missy were holding their babies Riley and Jace.

So we stayed in Salt Lake for 2 days, then drove to a family reunion lunch in Idaho, then drove to Rexberg where Wendy and Cari live. Our first night their we went to dinner and Craig-os (I think that was the name of it) We were like a zoo coming in. Between us girls their were 9.5 kids. Amelia being the craziest, I hope Wendy and Cari invite us back up to visit.

We stayed in Rexberg for a few days. It is so pretty their. The last day we went to Wendys to check out her bead shop. AWESOME! She turned her garage into this little bead store and people come to make whatever they want with her thousands of beads.

Ummm I really feel like a terrible mom because Shaun and I don't like animals and will never have a cat or dog. But when they brought out Brekkas little kitty-cat, I have never seen Amelia smile and be this excited before. This is her first time holding a cat and she didn't want to let it go.

Missy, Leah, Wendy and Cari, in the bead shop!! Thank you girls for everything. We had so much fun and my kids just love yours. =)

On the drive home I turned Amelia into am ipod junkie. She kept want to listen to the same songs over and over again, Popcorn popping, Happy Family, I am a Child of God, It's a Small world, A Pirates Life for Me.....so she sat and sang along. Cutest thing ever. It really was a fun trip but next time daddy needs to come =)