Quirky Kids

I don't ever remember showing Sam that a sword goes down the back of your shirt, but he saw it somewhere and has dutifully taught his younger brother to do the same.  Well, Sam has to do it for him, but Daniel is totally willing to participate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 They are my knights in shining armor!

If Daniel sees this (and only this) church vest, he insists on wearing it.  He even slept in it the other night.

As if Sam didn't already look like a little Bill, wearing Bill's glasses seals the deal!

Almo

We spent last weekend in Almo, ID with the Whitakers.  We had a great time, mixed with a little drama.

Both the boys had had colds since the Monday before and when we woke up Saturday morning  they still had bad coughs and runny noses.  I called the weekend doctor and they said we could come in at 9:30, so we threw everything in the car and headed to the doctor.  He said it was just a cold but no infection, so we went on our way to Almo, but by then I was starting feel the symptoms.

Playing football at the park

We arrived around 2 pm and hung out with Bill's sisters and their families.  We all had dinner and played at a park, but that evening I really started to feel weak.  None of us slept well that night and Sunday morning my throat was killing me.

We got to meet our new cousin, Caleb Robinson

Shooting some hoops

Pinata time!

Bill took the boys to church with the rest of the family and let me sleep, but when he got back we decided I needed to go to a doctor.  Almo has no hospital, so we drove 45 minutes to Burley.  The only weekend place they have had closed an hour earlier, so we had to drive another 45 minutes to Twin Falls.  

The quick strep test came back negative, but the doctor said my throat was so red that he prescribed me a Z-pack anyway.  Bill dropped me off at the pharmacy and took the boys to McDonalds across the street.  I walked over after I got my prescription and they played and ate a little more.  When we were leaving I carried Sam to the restroom while Bill gathered up all our things.  We all got in the car and drove and hour and a half back to Almo.

When we got back to our cabin and were getting out of the car, I realized that we had left Sam's only pair of shoes we had brought at McDonalds!  I about died.  We had a whole day of hiking planned for Monday!  So Monday morning, Bill got back in the car with Sam and drove 45 minutes to the Burley Target to buy some new shoes.  They got back in time for us to go horseback riding and then we went hiking in the City of Rocks. 

I was definitely feeling a lot better but was still weak and barely had a voice.  We had a great time and the weather was gorgeous until we woke up this morning to crazy wind and even light snow.  We got all packed up and said goodbye and headed home.

Riding through Castle Rock

My horse, Indian Dancer, and me

Hiking in the City of Rocks

Climbing Bath Rock

Playing cards in our cabin

Last minute games with cousins Andy and Seth

We had beautiful weather all weekend until we woke us Tuesday morning.  We packed up pretty quick and hit the road.

We got off to a slow start, but once the cattle cleared, we were on our way!  We can't wait until the next time!

P.S. On our way home we drove through Twin Falls and swung by the McDonalds and found Sam's shoes!  Happy Ending!

Moab

We just got home from a fun weekend with my family in Moab, UT.  We drove to SLC Wednesday evening and then Thursday morning we drove in tandem with my parents and brother, Dan's family.  We arrived in Moab Thursday afternoon.  It was a long drive, but the boys did great.

Waking up ready for the day!

Sam, Noah, Sloane, Daniel & Asher under Sand Dune Arch

Bill & Dan

Sam & Asher

Double Arch

The Ellisons & The Whitakers

Except for a little help a few times (Bill is a trooper!), Sam turned out to be quite a hiker!

We made it to Delicate Arch just before sunset and had to hussle on the way back down before it got too dark.

My Dad & brothers, Dan & Dave

Cool discovery!

Starting the hike to Corona Arch (my favorite!)

Bill, the packmule

Corona Arch

Stopping for a snack

 

Not quite sure about his footing

More snacking

Back at G & G Ellisons before heading home

Spring Trip

We had been looking forward to our week in Utah for months! Get ready for a lot of pictures!

We left Saturday afternoon and made it to my parents house around 10:30. The boys traveled great and we put them straight to bed. Then we woke up at 5 am and were on the road to St. George by 5:54. The boys slept most of the way so we didn't have to make any stops and we arrived at Bill's parents house in time for church on Easter Sunday. (We hadn't been there 10 minutes when Sam got attacked by a rose bush and had a huge scrape on his cheek).

Bill's sisters, Carrie and Melinda, and their families were there as well and we had a blast with everyone. Eight adults and ten children under the same roof! One evening we all went on a walk.

Swimming with Aunt Melinda

Sam loved jumping in the water over and over and over and over...

One morning we all went to Snow Canyon. We stopped at some sand dunes and let all the kids roll around.

Sam and cousin Seth

Big jumps!

Climbing with Dad

Peek-a-boo!

The boys were exhausted (and SO dirty)!

With Grandma & Grandpa Whitaker

Three big boys!

We packed back up and headed north Wednesday afternoon and spent the next few days with my parents. We went to the aquarium...

And Hogle Zoo...

With cousins Sloane and Asher

We rode Trax downtown to see the flowers at Temple Square and the new City Creek Center

I'm framing this one!

Grandpa Ellison had to go out of town on Friday, but we played with him and Grandma as much as we could until we headed home Saturday morning. We had such a great time!