We've got a four day weekend, why not spend twenty hours in the car to travel 1400 miles across snow covered mountains to spend 2 short days with family.
Why not?
Well, I could think of a million reasons why not, but I'm so glad I didn't listen to logic. It was a last minute decision, and it was all so worth it. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday I didn't have a second to breathe since I so skillfully planned everything I've ever wanted to help with for those three days, but it did leave the rest of the week open for a trip to Utah to see Gabby and Bronsen get baptized.
The ride there was perfectly uneventful. We listened to "A Winkle in Time." Audio books work wonders (better and less hassle than movies) in keeping the kids calm and occupied. We have had many peaceful trips thanks to a well told story.
Friday we went to an animal museum at BYU with Grandma & Grandpa Woolston. We've been there before, but they have animals from all over the world and the kids loved it both times. Oh yeah, and it's free. We also saw the Carl Bloch exhibit, which was amazing and something I would love to go back and see again on my own time.
Friday afternoon we caught up with Mary's crew and we finally got to meet Gabby. That was worth the 20 hours on the road right there. She fits right in with the family and is all her own at the same time. I'm so grateful to have the chance to see her in action. It was a great time to catch up with all the cousins/nieces/nephews that we don't get to see near enough.
Yep, Mary is still taller than Becky, and yes, I'm taller than both, but I'm confident with my height and didn't need to put it in their face. Hmmm, wonder what Larry is thinking.
Why not?
Well, I could think of a million reasons why not, but I'm so glad I didn't listen to logic. It was a last minute decision, and it was all so worth it. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday I didn't have a second to breathe since I so skillfully planned everything I've ever wanted to help with for those three days, but it did leave the rest of the week open for a trip to Utah to see Gabby and Bronsen get baptized.
The ride there was perfectly uneventful. We listened to "A Winkle in Time." Audio books work wonders (better and less hassle than movies) in keeping the kids calm and occupied. We have had many peaceful trips thanks to a well told story.
Friday we went to an animal museum at BYU with Grandma & Grandpa Woolston. We've been there before, but they have animals from all over the world and the kids loved it both times. Oh yeah, and it's free. We also saw the Carl Bloch exhibit, which was amazing and something I would love to go back and see again on my own time.
Friday afternoon we caught up with Mary's crew and we finally got to meet Gabby. That was worth the 20 hours on the road right there. She fits right in with the family and is all her own at the same time. I'm so grateful to have the chance to see her in action. It was a great time to catch up with all the cousins/nieces/nephews that we don't get to see near enough.
Yep, Mary is still taller than Becky, and yes, I'm taller than both, but I'm confident with my height and didn't need to put it in their face. Hmmm, wonder what Larry is thinking.
Then the boys went to Cabelas and the rest of us went ice skating. It was a little crowded, but fun, and a good way to just relax and get to know each other.
Saturday we got to spend a lot of time in a dress...and yes, it was all worth it. First we got to spend some time with Spencer and Megan's family and see Bronsen get baptized. I love this, it never gets old. They are such a sweet family and it was fun hanging out with them playing the murder game...so nice after a baptism. No really, all the kiddos are growing up and I get such a kick out being with them and seeing how smart and funny they are.
Then we went to Gabby's baptism. It was amazing to see two events, exactly the same be so completely different and each one exactly all it should be. I kept thinking how easily we could have stayed home and missed it all and probably been just fine, but I feel so blessed to have been a witness of this day and of Heavenly Father's plan and care for each of us.
After things were cleaned up...well, there was a ball and hoop and willing participants, and so we played. Good times. I have some talented nieces and nephews, and although a few of them (my son included) can be a little intense, they all played so well. I was so impressed with their kindness and skills....and I can't wait 'til next time.
Ah, and then the ride home. All I have to say is don't sit next to Sonya when she has a pink marker and too much time on her hands. Bingham didn't seem to mind though.
2 comments:
I'm so glad you came. We need to exchange basketball pictures...between all of us, I'm sure we got some great ones. I'm so glad you came.
I think I need to stop trying to plan around my older, grown up kids, and just come with Edward and Trevor. But that was also the weekend we started a new tradition with "Fast Sunday family dinner"
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