Utah!

We made a quick trip to Utah to bring my mom home after she drove up with Merrie (Merrie is moving to Utah to work and go to school!)  I made the trip up on my own with both kids in tow...apparently I'm insane! The trip really wasn't too bad, aside from a million potty breaks!  The kids watched movies and slept most of the trip!  We stayed at my aunt's house while we were there, it was fun to see everyone!!

We got to do a lot of fun things while we were there!  We went to a really neat mall in Salt lake City!  There was a huge out door fountain and at different times during the day there were water shows set to music! 

The mall also had a Disney store!!!!  Matthew and Lilly had a blast in the playing with all the toys!!

There was also this really cute castle inside the store!!

 Matthew calls my cousin Sarah "his big Sarah" 

We got to visit a lot of family while we were there and the kids got to meet a lot of new cousins!!  They had so much fun!!

 Matthew and Lilly meeting there newest cousin Samuel!

We also go to go to Cabela's!!  Which is something I've wanted to do for awhile!!  Matthew loved the aquarium, and all the animals!! 

After Cabela's we headed over to Ikea, also a first for me!!  We had fun looking around at all the neat things they had at Ikea and even had dinner there!

 Lilly enjoying the ribs at Ikea!!

They have splash pads everywhere in Utah, which is something that Matthew loves!!  So on one of our last days there we went to an outdoor mall (Which had two separate splash pads!!) so the kids could have some fun in the water!!  We met some cousins there and the kids had a great time!!

Heading home was bitter sweet!  I was really ready to get home and see Rick, but sad to leave Merrie behind! 

We got home right before Matthew's actual birthday, We celebrated his real birthday at home with a small cake and Matthew's favorite food, spaghetti!  We also did some last minute shopping for Matthew's birthday party!

  

After being away for a week the kids had to get in some pool time!