The day school ended, the kids and I (plus Kylie Kartchner) took off to Utah to get Bailey back to school and get Aubrey to EFY. We were in Utah for two fun weeks.
The first thing we did after arriving was help Bailey move her stuff from Grandma and Grandpa's basement in Draper to her new apartment in Liberty Square in Provo. It was HOT and moving is never, never fun. But, she was glad to be back with Caiti and was ready for new adventures.
The next day we picked up Aubrey's friend Cami from the airport. She spent the night with us in Draper and then early Monday morning I dropped the girls off at EFY. They were in Helaman Halls this year, the furthest building from the Morris Center, where they ate all their meals. They got quite a workout each day in the almost 100 degree weather!
They had a great time!
Meanwhile, Joseph and I visited family (Grandma and Grandpa and Ali's family in Salem and his friend Kyle in Riverton).
And, while the kids played one day, Ali and I painted Dad's office. What could be more fun than painting with my sister?
Joseph and I also checked out Sheels in Sandy, a gargantuan sporting goods store with a lot of fun things to do inside. (We rode that huge Ferris Wheel. Look how high up we were!)
After picking her up from EFY, the two youngest kids and I spent some time hanging out and touring Temple Square.
Joseph mimicking Joseph Smith (behind him)
Once Dan flew into town, we met up with Texas Porter cousins for an afternoon.
Joseph also did a service project for Grandma and Grandpa, sweeping their porch and washing their front door.
And next. . . . we drove to Aspen Grove for a week-long Springer Reunion! I'm only going to add a some of the pictures from our fantastic week, as we have an entire book filled with pictures of the fun!
The ropes course was really tough. We all did it! Here's Joseph
And Aubrey
Three cousins, all the same age. Just missing the other 11 year old, Cam!
Joseph made so many friends! He thought Aspen Grove was basically heaven, where he had autonomy and freedom to run around and do various fun activities.
Aubrey on the pottery wheel
