Utah Part 2

This is my Uncle Teddy, as a kid we would always do this with him. WE decided to resurrect this old tradition and I'm so glad we did. It was so funny. As usual, we had a great visit with Uncle Ted and Aunt Kaylea.

While in Utah we definitely have to spend some time hiking. It was a bit tiring having Hyrum on my back but it was a good time nonetheless. This battle creek hike is perfect for the kids and this out of shape momma.

My crew and I

Its so gorgeous in UTAH!!!

Uncle Randy is always a hit with is cookie making skills and 4 wheeler rides. He took all the kids for a little ride and as usual they loved it.

Unfortunately the dry Utah weather has its downsides. Poor Hyrums lips were bloody most of the time. Mine were pretty terrible as well. 

The fire station is always a fun stop too. Uncle Randy is so kind to always host a tour. We rode in the fire truck, sprayed the hose and got to see all that he does for work.

Ice cream for less than 50cents a cone and 7 kids, sign us up! What a treat.

Dollar store day was a hot as well.

My Aunt Karen and Grandma came to visit while we were there as well. Aunt Karen had never met Hyrum and Grandma cant get enough of course.

More, more and more cousins!!!

Cortland loved climbing into the play pen and paying with Hyrum

We visited Scheels for the first time which is pretty rad. They have a giant Ferris wheel inside and we had a grand time walking around and riding the beast.

A final goodbye...Until Next time Bells!

Back blogging still...Utah!

After our road trip we finally arrived in UTAH! Its been a summer or two since we last visited and once again we had a great time with family and enjoying the beautiful scenery that Utah has to offer.

We added another kids since our last visit which definitely changed the dynamics and created more of challenge with older and more independent kids now. But dang look at all of them are they not gorgeous?!

Before Seth had to leave both of our families headed to the Springville reservoir, we rented paddle boards and Kayaks and it was a blast. I think I have found a new love, paddle boarding. It was so fun and the kids loved paddling all around. Good cheap fun for the win. 

Cort and nems testing out the frigid waters

Always there is a stopping point for food!

Abigail and Jensen paddled around like little pros, they were adorable.

Jamison and Briggs were pretty awesome too.

Seth hopped on and paddled the kids around for a bit as did I. But the pictures of me are so far away you cant tell :/

We absolutely cannot go to Utah without visiting Kneaders. The worlds best French toast and syrup.

Hyrum approved

There was plenty of games played during our visit. Sequence was one of them. Cort is a sequence champ.

Before Seth left we were able to go on a quick date while Codee and Randy watched the kids. We almost didn't know what to do with ourselves with out the constant banter of the kids. We went and walked up to Bridal Veil falls which was beautiful and then we headed to see the new Provo City Center temple which was gorgeous from the outside.

We had plenty of time spent in swim suits! Between pools, sprinklers, and the reservoir we got our fair share of sun. This was at the scera pool.

We had lots of cuddles from cousins. Jay and Hyrum were little buddies. We played outside a lot trying to wear the kids our everyday.

Aunt code was kind enough to open her nail spa one afternoon.

The mayhem of 7 kids under the same roof is overwhelming at times and two weeks is just about right for all these crazies. Here we are making some cards.

Back yard races are so fun.

We also met up with several extended cousins on different days. This time it was at the Bean museum. A fun little free place to visit on a hot day.

These two are the cutest.

Sisters

The car was always a happening place. We crammed in every where we went and were off to our next adventure!