These are rare for us. We had a lot of fun going down to Tooele for Cousin O's baptism on her birthday. What a little girl! L loves playing with her. It's one of those houses where you arrive, the kids disappear and play happily for hours, no drama, and grownups can just visit. I love that. I can never see too much of my siblings...unless we were neighbors then I'm sure it would be too much, and we had a good visit and a good walk. We stayed with our friends Adam and Sherrie...ever so kind of them as Sherrie is due to have a new baby next month. They are the best of people, so generous, so kind, so understanding and, also of great importance, SO FUN! We got to play a couple of games and attempted watching a movie, though much sleeping was involved in that part. We love the Drais'!!!! Before heading home to our less traumatized then ever puppy (Corey must have done some great dog sitting), we took the kids to Temple Square in SLC. They'd never been, and it had been awhile for The Husband and I. I love the feelings I get when I'm there, just thinking about the pioneer sacrifices...the fact that this barren desert was turned into farms and beautiful buildings because of lots of faith and hard work. The kids said they enjoyed it, and I hope it sticks in their minds even though it was just a quick visit.
All in all a great trip. Car desperately needs vacuuming and possibly an exorcism now, but we all made it safe and sound and enjoyed family and friends. Our only real problem, B has not learned that kids should sleep during car trips. He spends about half the drive screaming and then 1/4 talking gibberish to who knows who and then the last 1/4 of the trip staring with this creepy zombie stare...sleep would be so much more easy, but to each his own, especially the unique little ones. My next post better have pictures...or else.
