First stop, Julie's house in Idaho Falls.
We enjoyed good food, playing with cousins, sledding, shopping, going to my cousin's wedding, and the start of the stomach flu. Lucy was sick and spent a whole day in Julie's basement.
Luckily Julie's basement is very fun with the cool wall and the slide!
Second stop, Doug & Emily's house in Logan. Okay, the first stop in Cache Valley was to get my haircut. Austin and the kids went to visit the Summers family while I got my haircut. Then we met Scott & Natalie Ward and their kids for dinner at Texas Roadhouse. Our favorite. That night the three other kids were up through the night with the stomach flu. Yuck. So they spent the next day in the basement watching movies while Austin and I took turns leaving. I even went to a K-1 party by myself so we didn't spread our germs. I had a super fun time with my cool friends.
Austin and the girls (who were feeling a bit better) walked to the mall (Doug lives close and it was so warm for December) and then had pizza and watched movies with Doug and Emily.
Next, we headed to Jeanette's house for a New Year's eve party. We had a blast hanging out with the Bennetts, the Whipples and Diana. 5 guys and Jill and Hanna went to a BYU basketball game and then to 5 Guys Burgers for dinner.
The rest of the women and children talked, shopped for food, made food, ate food and talked some more. We did little fireworks at midnight and watched big fireworks all around us, and some really cool floating lights (just like on Tangled).
Sunday we journeyed back to Hyrum to go to Sacrament Meeting at our old ward. Next a visit with Steve and Karma Albiston - we miss them!!
Then we stopped to see Scott & Natalie's new house and then on to Montpelier to spend the night with the Pitchfords.
Next back to Idaho Falls to spend the afternoon and evening with my parents.
One week later, we headed back home. It was very fun to see everyone, despite having the kids with the flu. And in between all of that, we did manage some shopping. Okay, more than a little shopping. It is a little shocking to add up our receipts as we head towards the border. It's a good thing we only go a couple times a year, but we have to stock up.
6 comments:
That is a lot to pack in in a short amount of time. Glad you had a good break. I hate to say it, but I am already looking forward to the next break which is only a month away........
Looks like a great trip(minus the flu bug)! Love the wall with all the cuppy holes, looks like so much fun!! Glad you had a good trip catching up with family and friends.
You sure packed a lot into that quick trip! I'm glad that we got to see you when you were in town. I have felt guilty ever since about you buying a veggie tray to come to my house. A good friend would have told you to just show up. Next time you get a free pass on the potluck.
It is true you do have to stock up!! Great pics I hate the flu. I love that you have so many cute family friends.
We feel blessed to have you stop! Thanks for the visit! I hope I will be a good m-i-law. She is a darling girl and we are excited for the big day! (the word verification-to leave a comment- today is nunica, I thought it fitting!)
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