Wednesday, October 8, 2008

To the land of majestic mountains, glorious fall leaves, beautiful weather, uplifting temples and most important our loving family


We journeyed to Utah this week to see family and had a great time.  
Christa was nice enough to watch our kids while Travis and I did a session at the Salt Lake Temple.  I learned more and loved more on this day.
I asked Shep what his favorite part of the trip was and he said, "riding quads at Uncle Eric's house."
Grandma & Grandpa have an amazing garden including pumpkins.  It was so fun- "what you want a pumpkin- let's go get one from the garden.  Oh a carrot, sure I'll go pick one."  I love it and someday I will join the ranks of fabulous gardeners in the Macdonald family.

Meda & Isaac
We stayed at Christa & Steve's house our first night in Utah.  She cooked for us, babysat for us and much more- thanks Christa you are such a great sister!  After seeing her cute home decorated with halloween spirits Travis agreed to go to her mother-in-laws boutique in Kaysville.  This is Christa at work.  The boutique is SO CUTE!
The kids LOVED looking for eggs in the chicken coops.  Jolayne even let Shep feed the chickens.  
Trailer Rides n' cousins!  One of the biggest thrills in Shep's life to date.

I LOVE these arms.  This is baby Anne.  One of the cutest babies to be.  Rolls upon rolls of total adorableness!  Anne was Meda's favorite part of the trip, she cooed over her always saying, "bay bay."
Anne & mama Tanya
Shep loved all of the male bonding, arh arh!

Travis celebrated his 29th birthday.  He got everything he wanted- to spend time with his family having fun and making memories- oh and 4 layer delight.


We are so lucky to have such great family.  A special thanks to Jo Jo for graciously giving up your room for 3 nights (even when sick), to Grandma & Grandpa for all the good food, trailer rides and letting Travis win Rummikub.  We love you all!