This is the place!

 We met up with Grandma Teri and Grandpa Steve

at the "This is the Place" Monument and Pioneer Village.

I am so glad we did.

We didn't even scratch the surface of this park

 but I learned a lot and was so impressed with the whole 

experience.

We found Captain Bunker of the monument

 Chores

 More chores

 Native American Dancing

 Gold panning

 ZCMI Dime Store

Utah with the Bunkers!!

 ROAD TRIP!

We did it. The kids always surprise and did great.

It was me that got anxious in the car.

Thankfully, Trevor drove with us, so

I was able to tend to the kids.

Upon arrival, we received a yummy treat basket.

 The kids loved playing games with Grandma Teri

at the end of each busy day. Cards and Ice-Cream.

 Oooh, and cousins, playing with cousins is the best.

 A fashion shoe of sorts.

 We were super busy from morning until bedtime,

we really wiped the kids out.

 Grandpa Steve took us and the Evan cousins

to the local rec pool and splash park.

It was amazing.

That night Grandma hosted all the grandkids for 

a sleepover. Games, ghost stories, summers and a movie filled the night.

 Brodey, Lincoln and Vanson as the 

three-headed monster in Cairo's story

Grandpa Steve and his motorcyle

Grandpa Steve stopped by for dinner and a fun evening of games during

one of his camping/hiking trips.

Of course the kids mauled him and couldn't get enough of him during his

short visit here.

Utah Bound, Thanksgiving 2012

 Thanksgiving Break 2012

We all piled in the van and we were packed to the brim.

We left Friday after school and work so we could have a few extra days and prepared ourselves for what should be a 9-10 hour trip.

We hit bad weather and made lots of potty breaks, the kids were miserable and weren't sleeping like we had hoped and finally after 10 hours of driving and still 3-4 hours away, we decided to stay at a hotel in Beaver.

 The stop was the best decision for everyone.

Everyone slept really well, and we were able to eat a yummy breakfast and we were ready to brave the final leg of the trip.

Even this little was ready to finish the drive.

 Sunday evening we had a family dinner and we were able 

to bless Nash in the Bunker home.

 Ready to be blessed.

 Lots of family and a beautiful blessing given by his daddy.

 He was an angel, we actually could hear his blessing.

After the blessing we celebrated November Birthdays!

 Tatum and Kraig blow out their candles

and open presents!

 Nash and Uncle Todd

 Lincoln and Grandpa Steve

 Here is some proof that these kids were exhausted!

 Tatum had just finished a dinosaur unit at school and was so 

excited to go to Thanksgiving Point Dinosaur Museum.

 Check out these animals!

 We were so glad to spend the day with our cousins and Grandma Teri.

 A playdate with Sami and Saylor.

 Thanksgiving Day

The kids were able to go on a nature walk

with Grandpa Steve and Grandma Teri

 Thanksgiving Feast

We celebrated on Friday after Thanksgiving so that everyone could be there.

Brett even made a surprise visit.

 Kid Table

 Nash was a popular little man

and everyone wanted in on a snuggle.

Nash with Great-Grandpa Larry

 Nash & Grandma Teri

 Nash & Aunt Brynn

 Nash & Aunt Brittany

 Grandparents Poulsen and Bunker grandkids

 Tatum & Easton

born just 3 days apart

No trip to Utah is complete without an ice-cream eating contest.

 Victory!

Lunch at Grandma Betty's favorite spot, Mi Ranchito

with the Nash clan

 Although the drive can be tough, it is always worth it.

Ben and I can't help ourselves but reminisce about our dating and early years of marriage spent in Provo. We love seeing so much family and the kids look forward to the snow.