Salt Lake City, Utah- July 31, 2013

 Ashley but us up for 2 nights.  She had beds for the boys with new toys for each of them. Zip was glad to see us.  Ashley has lots of snails out on her patio.

 Lily came over to visit and the kids loved playing on the play ground by Ashley's house.

 Hillary went with us to the Living Planet Aquarium

Next we went to Build-a-Bear.  They each got to make their own.

Playing in Lily's back yard.  Hillary feed us dinner, which was wonderful.  

Cedar Falls, IA- parting ways- July 30, 2013

 On Tuesday, July 30th we parted ways in Cedar Falls.  Randy took off with the u-haul truck pulling the Yaris, headed to Oregon..  Ben and Melanie headed to Oregon in the Subaru following Randy.  Oliver, Henry and I headed to the airport to fly to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Oliver, Henry and I  had quite an adventure flying.  We boarded the first flight in Cedar Rapids after turning in the rental car.  A Sky Cap there was so good to help us.  We had an extra 2 hour lay over in the Denver airport, but then we finally made it to SLC.  Ashley picked us up at the airport and took us to her home.    It was a long day but we were sure glad to get to Salt Lake.  

Last time in Cedar Falls, Iowa- July 27-30

 Randy and I flew from SLC, Utah; to Denver, Colorado; to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Then we rented a car a drove to Cedar Falls.  Probably our last time there.  We are helping the Hays's make their move from Cedar Falls, Iowa to Monmouth, Oregon.

 They were out of their home so we all stayed at a motel. Oliver and Henry relaxing there.

 Oliver's last private swim lesson in Iowa.  His teacher said he is ready for competition swimming.  He is doing really good.

 Henry keeps really busy, but when he is tired he sleeps so cute.

 Last time at the Public Library.  One of the kids favorite places.

One last time at Scratch Cupcakery also.  

SLC with the Barney's and Ashley

 We always enjoy visiting with the Barney's.  Lily definitely steals your heart.

Ashley with her cat Sonja  aka Zip (new name that Lily gave her Zip)  That name has kind of stuck.

Twilight Concert

Caleb and Hillary have a booth for their store, Blonde Grizzly at the Twilight Concert at Pioneer Park.  They do a booth on Thursdays for about 6 weeks.  

Cookies by Holden and Keagan

Hard at work cutting out cookies.  They like to eat more than frost the cookies.  Such busy little boys.  

Early Morning Bike Ride

I had a wonderful bike ride this morning.  I rode through the Archer/Sunnydale area. Biked out to Big Judd's,  up the hill past the Luthy Ranch, by the Sutton Cemetery,  around the Stake Center, through Thornton and the long way back home.  Just over 20 miles.  I need to go more often because I really enjoy it when  I get out.  Yeah for beautiful morning in southeastern Idaho.  

Bethany Allen Vase

Bethany Allen is one of our students in the 89th YSA Ward.  She is a very creative student and made this vase that we purchased from her.  I love it setting on the dinning room table.  

Lily backyard picnic

Lily enjoying a backyard picnic.  What a cutie!!!!!

Oliver's swimming lesson

Oliver diving at his swimming lessons

Henry- 3 years old- July 20, 2013

Henry turned 3 years old while they were still living in Cedar Falls, Iowa.  Since they are in the middle of a move and will be in Idaho in August they decided to celebrate his birthday then.  He can do large puzzles and loves to draw.  

89th Ward Summer Activity

The 89th Ward help with the Humanitarian Project for the Summerfest and then we had banana splits for a treat at Smith Park.  There is such a great bunch of kids in our student ward.  

Kinsley Girls Camp

Kinsley went off to her first Girls Camp.  She had a good breakfast before taking off and went with a great bunch of girls and leaders.  

Tending Kinsley, Keagan and Holden

 Randy and I got to tend the Landon grand kids for a few days while their parents were gone. Kinsley was just with us 1 day until she went off to camp.

Keagan and Holden do love the Hot Tub.  Cool the water down some and it is like a swimming pool for them.  

Kinsley, Keagan and Holden Summertime Fun

The Landon kids seem to enjoy their summer.  Always playing outside and having a great time.  They are all 3 just growing to fast.

Cedar Falls, Iowa-Day 6-Friday- July 5

 Oliver's private swimming lesson at UNI  (University of Northern Iowa)  It was fun to see how he had progressed.

Swimming at the motel swimming pool.

The kids love to eat at a place that cooks in front of you.  

Cedar Falls, Iowa-Day 5-Thursday- 4th of July

 We started our day out with going to Independence, Iowa for a parade.  We just got on the tail end of the parade.  The town says 'We celebrate Independence Day not just observe'.

 Activities in the park.  Henry got stuck in the bounce house and the worker had to go rescue him.  Oliver loved all the activities. 

Cute houses, red barns, rolling hills, unique churches, beautiful river.  It is really beautiful and green  in Iowa.

Ashley arrived today.  The kids were so excited to see her as well as we all were.  She gets in and plays with the kids and they love that.

Waiting for dinner at the Texas Roadhouse.

Waverley, Iowa.  Such fun little towns all over.

Shell Rock, Iowa.  This is the town we went to to watch the fire works.  It was right on the  river also.

4th of July fireworks.  Shell Rock really put on a show.  I an so thankful for all our freedoms and grateful to all the people that have made it possible.

Cedar Falls,Iowa-Day 4-Wednesday-July 3

 We went and ate breakfast at the famous Newton's Cafe.  They have the largest plates I have ever seen.

 Waterloo, Iowa

 Oliver playing with the water in the backyard.

 Henry playing in the water.  He loved stepping in and out of a bucket of water.

Henry jumping from towel to towel. 

Cedar Falls, Iowa-Day 3-Tuesday-July 2

 A fun day enjoying some activities in Cedar Falls.  Our first stop was the public library.  Oliver does not like his picture taken so I have to snap quick on him.

 We walked over to the cupcake store and got a treat.

 Lunch at Rudy's Taco.  Yum, Yum!!!!

 We let the kids spend some time at the Splash Park and Play area by the Youth Pavilion

 When they were done swimming we went and saw the art display.

Randy and I went and observed Melanie teaching her class at  the University of Northern Iowa.  It was a satellite class so she was in contact with students across the state plus the ones in the class room.  It was so great to see her teach.  

Cedar Falls, Iowa-Day 2-Monday-July 1

 Hays's home in Cedar Falls.  They have such beautiful  flowers around their home.

 Hanging out with the boys in the backyard.  It is so fun to spend some time with them.

 A favorite place to stop in Cedar Falls is "The 4 Queens Ice Cream Palor"  Everyone is enjoying cooling off on a hot day.

We went to the River Hills playground.  There was a deer right by the playground and he did not seem scared of people at all.