Bear Lake 2012

August 9, 10, 11

Dallin loved using the scuba gear Uncle Lincoln brought

A very nice person shared his waverunner and tube with our kids for a few rides.  Kyralyn & Parker are on with Paul in this one.

This was Keelan's favorite activity for the weekend

Thanks for the boats Nana

Goodbye

The aftermath of permanent change has no place in a 6 year old mind.

The closed door, the empty house, the covered windows, an absent playmate.

These don't exist right now.

Their minds know that something will be different.

But the tears haven't arrived.

Now is the time for pure enjoyment.

 July 11, 2012

 Load up & Move Day

 We enjoyed one last dinner together before the airport pickup.

The next day you were stopped in your tracks when you tried to wander over to play only to remind yourself of her absence.

Good thing you love to talk on the phone.

And Skype (if Mom will ever remind you!)

He played with us in the morning.  After a late lunch he laid his head down on the step.  I casually suggested he lay on my bed.  Next thing I know he was asleep.

When he woke up he wanted to go home.

But finding home empty of his belongings he gave his mom a hug and walked right back over to our house.

I miss your surprise visits!  But don't worry, should you pay another I will call Mom and let her know you're ok to stay and play.

activities

Thanks for the pictures Kyralyn;

I'm glad you love your new camera!

We took a hike to Ensign Peak on July 23rd, the day before Pioneer Day.

 Great views of Salt Lake City

we ran into (almost literally) this creature on the way down; 

it's real, and it's alive!

 we all miss our Californians

 your favorite 1st grade shoes

fun things you can do with your camera

on a visit to Salt Lake with our Oregon cousins

the water features at City Creek are pretty cool

love the water features on the temple grounds too

McKay & Dallin at City Creek, 8/7/12

8/7/12

Salt Lake City Temple

on the roof of the Conference Center, 8/7/12

view from the roof of the Conference Center

I had to laugh; all these great food choices & we went with teriyaki chic, sesame chic, & McD's!