Utah Trip March 2011

Justin and I were SOOOOO grateful that we purchased and drove the new Swagger Wagon out to Utah. Heaven! We left at 4 am on Wednesday. Most of the drive Justin battled a raging wind. We drove directly to Wellsville, UT to visit my Grandparents for a couple hours. Amelia was so happy to learn that I have a grandpa named Everett, just like her baby brother. I am so glad we made the time to stop in. Phillip and Amelia sure brought them a measure of joy for the time we could visit. Between James, Miekka, John, and Courtenay a nice little dinner was ready for the family when we arrived. Amelia and Jakes hit it off right away, playing outside in the rain.

Thursday morning we ran a couple errands and visited with Courtenay. I got to peruse Pictureline Photography Store for a few moments. Scored a sweet external hard drive! Justin enjoyed eating lunch at Pei Wei. Courtenay and I even got to visit a cute fabric store and Down East Outfitters. Amelia had her Disney Princess CD player (toy) hung around her neck. She danced for any person willing to watch her twirl. Little Everett is about the cutest boy ever. He is so easy going and has the cutest little raspy laugh. We drove up to Charity's home for the big family party. After dinner everyone drove to watch Mason's basketball game. Baby Kaitlyn was the little star of the show letting anyone snuggle her. Amelia was in heaven to be with Reagan. The kids played farm on the stadium seats, Reagan the band leader. I love that Amelia wore a Cinderella dress to the game. Phillip quickly learned how to yell Mason's name, trying to cup his hands around his mouth.

Friday we spent a couple hours with Mia's Kate friend. Jeff, her dad, installed the new dash system and pulled wires for the van DVD system. The monitor did not arrive in the mail until later on that day. The guys did as much as possible with the available equipment. Jeff took us across the street for yummy sandwiches at a little cafe for lunch. Catherine had to work so the closest I came to visiting with her was to crochet part of a baby bootie she started. The kids rolled down the hill for a good half hour then played princess. Justin later went back after bedtime and got the rest of the monitor system installed. He made it back to Charity's after midnight. Spenser, Laura, and kids arrived shortly before four on Friday. All those little girls were so cute and fun to watch. Amelia and Anna chummed about whilst the older girls formed a cute trio. Grandpa and Grandma Call got hugs and kisses galore. I almost cried watching all the family chatting, visiting, and having a wonderful crazy time.