Just a couple of days after the older boys set out for their sports camp, Mae, Brooks, Joe, and I headed to the airport as well to join the party. It was honestly a bit chaotic getting all our stuff through the airports without K and the "big" boys, but we made it and had a relatively decent flight;).
Mae was awesome about having to sit across the aisle from me, with a couple of pleasant strangers. In fact, she was quite the trooper--and helper--the entire time!
The boys has just finished with their camp earlier in the day, and met us at the airport all ready to head to a Carl Bloch exhibit at the BYU Museum of Art. It was especially fun to experience the exhibit with much of the fam!!
Joseph hung out back at Aunt Allison's house with Kent and Ryan--oh, and his little pal the iPad:-).
The next morning (I think) we all ventured out to hike the Y!
Although just May, Utah was already warm and dry.
The kids made sure to take lots of little breaks.
The top was beautiful as always, and a great place for everyone to hang out a bit.
And take some pictures!
After some of the kids did a little exploring on the Y itself, we headed back to the trail head.
And then, notwithstanding the dirt, grime, and sweat, some of us ventured over to the BYU Wilkinson Center for a friendly round of bowling.
Nice form, y'all!
Group shot!
And then off we went to the Creamery. Goodness! We just can't seem to let the fun end.
One of the following days, a group of us headed to the Timpanogas Cave National Monument.
We had fun hiking the 1 1/2 miles to the anticipated cave.
Eager to begin the actual tour.
Time to begin!
It was definitely much cooler (temperature wise) in the cave than outside of it! And of course much darker, although they did have an electrical system wired in with some small lights. It really was an amazing site--we were awed by all the stalagmites and stalactites (don't I sound smart?!).
And then the tour was done and, after Allison's brief run-in with a friendly rattlesnake, we were on our way back down the mountain.
Also during the week, we visited a super fun park in the cute city of Alpine. The kids all had a great time and especially appreciated the refreshing splash pad on such a hot, early-summer day.
And as if all that weren't enough, we also managed to fit in a couple of hours at J & J's absolutely lovely pool!!
This is always one of the kids' most favorite UT activities--although grandmas are quite fond of it as well.
Nothing like wearing yourself out in the gorgeous sun by jumping repeatedly off "rock" formations.
And sliding down super fun water slides!
And then (sadly) it was over, and we were saying goodbyes and making our way back through the busy airport--this time with many more strong arms to help carry luggage:-)!
We sure love our Utah trips! And our wonderful, fantastic, amazing family--every last one of them!!
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