Trip to Utah/Thanksgiving

I know we are almost through January, but its been so long since I've posted anything that I thought I better get Thanksgiving in here. The week of Thanksgiving we drove up to Utah to spend some time with my family. We took Evan's truck so it was a tight fit. Evan made a little shelter in the back for the dogs (can't go anywhere without them...) and we were all just snug in the cab. We left Friday night and drove all through the night. Evan made me drive a little which I did not want to do because his truck is a manual, but it turned out ok. I don't know why I am so terrified of driving a manual car, but I am! Anyway, we made awesome time and got there around noon on Saturday. We just kind of relaxed for the rest of the day, then on Sunday we went to Eagle Mountain for church. After church we went to Brian and Janel's for dinner and my nephew Cole's birthday celebration.

On Monday morning we went out and did a little shopping because the kids didn't really have any warm clothes. We had to buy some long pants, coats, etc. for the kids so they didn't freeze while we were there. Evan and I also went to Rodigio Grill for lunch to celebrate his birthday which was the previous Saturday. Monday night we went to Susan and Andrew's for dinner. After dinner the kids kept getting all dressed up and going around the room like a parade. It was fun to have them together. I think that is the thing we miss the most- having cousins around to play with.

Tuesday morning we went to the Draper Temple since we don't get to go very often. Our nearest Temple is in Lubbock, 2 1/2 hours away. Tuesday night we went out to Eagle Mountain and had dinner with some friends.

Wednesday we went to the park with Evan's sister Adrienne and our niece Daphne, who is the same age as Dayna. They always have so much fun together. After the park we went to Olive Garden for lunch, then to a new store in the area called Scheels.

Of course Thursday was Thanksgiving. We all got together at my mom and dad's for dinner. Before dinner I had a little craft for the kids to do. We made Indian headbands and pouches. It was fun but maybe a little too much to be doing right before/as we are getting everything ready for Thanksgiving dinner. Now, dinner was delicious with all of the usual dishes... turkey, stuffing, potatoes, rolls, etc. etc. etc. Everything was so yummy. After dinner I had a little story that I had some of the kids act out, and we talked about the meaning of Thanksgiving. Then I gave all of the kids some candy to put in their pouches they made. Most everyone went to their other side of the family for dessert so we just had a little Ice Box Pie with my parents and relaxed for the rest of the day. Until, that is, we went out to do a little Black Friday shopping.

Friday morning Evan went shooting with some friends while I packed us all up to make the long journey home. We went a little bit longer way home, through Las Vegas, to pick up a piano for me (from KSL) and visit with Nan and Pops. Man, the drive home was so much longer than the drive up. But, all in all, the week was great. Thanks to everyone who made it so much fun. We sure do love visiting!