Get Away

I took a little trip just to get away. I just wanted to not have to think about carpooling or dishes, laundry or faces to wipe. I wasn't trying to get away from the kids or hubby, just wanting to get away from all that goes along with it.

So for three days I headed to Park City with Jacey. It was fabulous! We stayed at the Marriott Hotel. Our room was beautiful and the location was central to everything we wanted to do.

Monday we walked main street. We went in the Family History Center and got some great suggestions of places to eat and where the movie theaters were. I got some "stocking stuffers" and a cool shirt from the Harley Davidson store for Gentry. We had a late lunch and then went to "Whip It" the roller derby movie out right now with Ellen Page. It felt so good to be sitting in an empty theater with popcorn and a slurpee at four in the afternoon. (Especially after calling Gentry and hearing Isabel throwing a fit in the background.) We then checked into the hotel, relaxed and then went to dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. The night was spent talking and relaxing in bed.

Tuesday we slept in and only got up when we had to in order to make it on time to our pedicures. He had the best pedicure I have ever had with a foot massage and mud wrap. It was a two hour experience of pure bliss. Then off for lunch and some shopping at the outlet stores. I got the kids the cutest Sunday clothes for winter. I can't wait to take pictures of them all in them. Then off for another movie. This time we went to "Fame". I wasn't expecting much from this because it got really poor reviews but I surprisingly liked it. It wasn't realistic in any way but a fun, up beat film that Gentry would never want to see. Perfect for my day off.

Wednesday was another slow starting morning, and then we headed to Salt Lake. I took Jacey to one of my favorite baby boutiques and then we looked for something we could wear to an event we were both going to that weekend. We ended our time together with more food. Lunch at Red Butte Cafe. I had the most delicious fish tacos.

The time left me feeling happy to head home and appreciative of Gentry who thought it was a great idea to take some time to myself while he was Mr Mom. I had the best time and want to make something like this a yearly tradition.

Labor Day Weekend

For Labor day weekend we had a great time. Friday we got pizza and then everyone snuggled in my bed to watch a movie we rented. Saturday we got some work done in the yard and then went to a family birthday party. Sunday was church and then off to Payson Lakes for a bit of camping. We haven't been at all this summer (and didn't go last summer) so it was well past due. We met up with Landon and Jacey's family and Chance and Brooke's family which only makes these kind of things more fun. The kids had a great time eating hot dogs, fishing, shooting the BB gun, roasting marsh mellows, and getting DIRTY! I had a great time relaxing in such a beautiful country but my body did not agree with sleeping on the ground in a tent meant for four with Isabel and kicky-Peach as bed companions. Gentry ditched me half way through the night and slept in the car. Not cool. We had a great time.

Pictures

A quick visit to Landon and Jacey's while they were away in Seattle, led to a few good pix.

Taydon is a bit messy but everyone is happy from the cupcakes Grammy made

It was just after Conference on Sunday so I was happy too.

The Party Stops Here

Saturday night was the award dinner/party for Gentry's work. It was fun seeing everyone and partying after. Plus Gentry got a SWEET bomber jacket.

Greg and Kara excited for what might unfold.

Ben and Jennifer

(she is pregnant, due in December but you can barely see the baby bump)

Jacey spent most of the evening husband-less because

Landon was taking pictures of everyone else.

And us. Gentry was given plenty of awards. He rocks!

Lake Powell

About a week ago, Gentry and I went to Lake Powell with some friends. We had a great time. We camped, knee boarded, tubed, did some sightseeing, swimming, cliff jumped (I will have to tell you more about this in my next post), and ate some good food.

I love these people.

Do You Fit In?

Monticello is beautiful, isn't it?

Gentry grew up in Monticello. It is a small town in the four corner area of the state. We always have such a good time when ever we are there. Saturday we all went to Loyd's Lake and then Monticello Lake. Monticello Lake is about the size of a pond but I always have thought that great things come in small packages. Everyone had a good time throwing rocks in the water, taking pictures, and hanging out with family.

Gentry taught the boys how to skip rocks

We had a little celebration for Kayson and Jason (birthdays). Later we went to the farm and then dinner.

Kayson turned one!

I felt so comfortable with the family. I guess I just feel like everyone IS family. Yes, I am closer to some more than others, but that is because I have spent different amounts of time with everyone. As far as extended family goes, there is a ton! I haven't even met everyone. Everyone that I have though, is great. Even the more colorful family members, I like. I guess it comes down to that I really love everyone. Kevin and Robin are truly the nicest, sweetest parents-in-law a girl could have. I don't feel like they are judging or questioning me. They just love me. I think of Landon as Gentry's best friend. Jacey as a good friend. Brady, Kisper and Kayla as younger siblings that we are both protective of. Each of their spouses as an extension of them. I look foreword to spending more and more time with these great people. What a great way to enjoy visiting family. I can't wait to go back.

Peaches wondering why Daddy put her in a hole