Erin's house - vacation part 2

After we had tons of fun at my parents we then flew on a plane. It was Penelope's first time on a plane and she did awesome!

We relaxed the first day we got there but then on Wednesday the boys took Gwen & Mason camping. I got this picture before they left. Mason & Gwen were really excited to go.



Marc took these pictures on his iphone, I sent my small camera with Brett but he just got some video & this picture of him & Marc.







Erin & I stayed home with Grahm & Penleope. We did a little sewing but really went to the fabric stores so that I could buy TONS of fabric. I also got some great pictures of the 2 kids together. This one is so cute with them on their quilts that Erin & I made.









Penelope came over to me to play with my new camera strap and I got this great one with her between my legs.



When the boys got home we took the train downtown......



....... and ate at Pat's BBQ which is famous for its BBQ. It was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives the food network show. It was really yummy and tons of food.



We went to The Gateway to let the kids play in the fountains and to eat some yummy frozen yogurt.





We really kept ourselves busy on this trip and it was great.



The guys look a little miserable here don't they? Maybe because it was really hot and they were still recuperating from camping!



Stay tuned for the final installment of our vacation soon. We have the zoo and 4th of July celebrations at the fair.

5th day = Thanksgiving Point

Tuesday on our trip was Erin's usual playgroup day and it also happened to be her Birthday!!!! Her friends new I was going to be there for it so they planned a special outting to a place called Thanksgiving Point. There was alot of fun things for the kids to do and run around and look at.

Gwenie of course goes straight for the sand....



In that little light house in the above picture.....Gwenie and Mason peeking out of the window.



I titled this picture Buddies. Erin and I just loved the red door on the light house.



In a worm.......a worm slide that is.



They had this really gorgeous huge lily pond.



As you walk by they had windows so the kids could see in where there was fish. I think the fish must love people because they came right up to the window, Gwenie LOVED them.



My favorite picture of the day. Gwenie was being so cute with smelling all the flowers.



My parents were able to come up for a day and the only time we were able to see them was that night, Erin's birthday. I was a little sad not to hang out with Erin that night but we were able to go to dinner with my 2 brothers and their wives along with my parents. This is the only picture I took that night and I could kick myself. I was to busy talking to everyone and eating to remember to take pictures. I wish this picture was better since it was the only one I took.

3rd day = Kayaking

Monday on our vacation Marc & Erin suggested that we all go kayaking on their lake. The Lake is in their community of Daybreak and is free for residents. Sounded like a lot of fun to us and another first for Gwenie to experience.

We arrived at the Lake early so we let the kids run around while the boys went to buy Brett some flip flops (we forgot his) he was going to need them on this trip which tends to get you a little wet.



Erin and I have a little tradition. We cram Mason & Gwenie into a toddler swing and take a picture of them everytime we are together. I am going to be really sad when the kids don't fit in one any longer. If you want to check out the other 2 pics that we have taken.....
August of 2008 pic.
April 2008 pic.



The rest of these pics are from Erin's iphone, I did not want to take my camera on this trip to scared of it getting wet. I realized once I got into the Kayak I should have just worn my bathing suit and wrap. I got SOAKED!!!! I was just sitting in a puddle of water the whole time, but it did keep me cool.



About half way around the lake we parked our kayaks and got out where there was this creek. It was really nice to get out and cool off. Brett & Marc were really enjoying their time together. It is just not Erin & I that are BFF's but these guys have been friends since high school.

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Gwenie was wearing her life vest but I took it off when we pulled over. I should have left it on for this pic it would have been so cute to get them both in their vests.



The ride took 2 hours, who knew the lake would be that big? Gwen was tired of it about half way through, this girl does not like to sit still for long.

1st day = Bee's Game

We arrived in Salt Lake on Friday night to stay with our BFF's Marc, Erin & Mason. Gwenie LOVED the plane ride, she could not stop saying "Airplane Mommy, Airplane Daddy". She did hate wearing the seat belt on the plane though. We talked and hung out the first night and then Saturday we went to the Bee's game, which is the AAA team for the Angels.

It is a great place to take kids, since you bring blankets and sit on the grass so that they can run around. It was a gorgeous night so I took tons of pictures, I can't resist great lighting.

We took the train to the stadium, Gwenie's first time on a real train (Disneyland trains don't really count).

Mason had to deal with Gwenie wanting to give him hugs all day long.



I tried to get a pic of Erin and I since we never get one together, so I took this one on the train, not to bad.





The boys carried the kids since it was a busy area. So funny that both Mason and Gwenie are looking the same way in this pic.



The stadium was handing out batting helmets and Gwenie LOVED hers. Brett then went and bought him a Bee's hat too.



Marc & Brett with the kids, wasn't it a gorgeous night???



Gwenie kept rolling around on the grass, she just loved being out there.





Then they would wrestle.



All I can say about this pic is that we tried!



I love my forced smile, lol.



Such a sweet pic! Love it.



She loved everything about the game, if only they had this set up at the Angels stadium them we would go alot more.



She carried the mitt that Mason let her borrow just like a pro.



Last but not least we went and visited Bumble, the Bee's Mascot. Gwenie was a little nervous of him at first but once she saw Mason go up to him she was game. I don't know why she was nervous she loves all the characters at Disneyland.



Reading Peter Pan, waiting for the train to come and take us home after a long but fun night!

Our 4th of July

Well. As you can tell I am back!!! YAY. I took a buttload of pictures which I have been to sick to do and it was so awesome to get back into pictures. So caution TONS of pictures ahead.....

Our 4th of July was spent at Brett's parents all day. We went early, around 10am, so that Gwenie could get in all the swimming that she wanted! She was in the pool 5 different times and they were all for a good amount of time, she LOVES the pool. Before I would let her get into the pool, I made her have a little photoshoot in her darling dress that I found. I couldn't find anything for her to wear this year and finally came across this dress, but they only had it in a size 5. I can sew, though, right? Right. I shortened the straps and took in the sides and it turned out awesome, I was very proud. ( I just noticed that she has some food on her face, oops should have edited that out, sorry)







She loved this floating bed (she called it a pillow). Kami and I had a lot of fun pushing her around in this bed. She just looked like the queen of the castle.



Brett surprised us and got into the pool. It was awesome!



Don't you just love pool hair???



I just love the back of her bathing suit. The ruffles are the cutest thing.



While Gwenie was napping we played Wii. We took our Wii over for the first time and had tons of fun playing all the games with everyone. Even though there are tons of new games out there I really think Mario Bros. is the best. Kami brought her Wii Active over so that we could try it out, I was cracking up big time watching Brett play, here he is trying to do squats. LOL.



After dinner we got the poppers out. Gwenie loved it all, you never know if they will not like the loudness.




2008 vs. 2009 streamer pictures:







We had a mess by the end, but it was alot of fun. If only we lived in a city where fireworks are legal.



Here are some candid shoots , it was a great day!!!!






We did miss Marc, Erin & Mason since we always used to hang with them on the 4th! Ever read this post of Erin's??? They always made a Jell-o creation, it was always interesting to see what they came up with.