An April Visit

There is a huge amount of excitement that wafts through our house when a visit from the grandparents is expected. Second in line and only a bit less exciting is when Aunt Mauria announces an impending visit. And visit she did the last weekend in April and the boys were so happy and excited to have her here. Wyatt eagerly and graciously gave up his bedroom (although he did insist on sleeping in a sleeping bag on the floor) so that Aunt Ria and our friend Jenn would have a place to sleep and stash their bags. They were only here for a short time but we managed to cram in a visit to Dinosaur National Monument, Josie's Cabin, Moonlight Arch, a singing debut at stake conference, and a family outing for ice cream. We love when Aunt Ria comes to visit!

Aunt Ria and the boys at the Quarry at Dinosaur National Monument. I think she was as excited as the boys to see and play with the dinosaurs.  They purposely posed here so that it would look like the one behind them on the wall was trying to eat them. Funny group!

 At the Green River by Split Mountain. Love the queenly wave girls!

 Wyatt showing off his climbing abilities as he scales the rocky mountain side by the bank of the Green River. He was a bit nervous but we cheered him on from below and he made it all the way to the top!

 Amazingly enough I made the hike up to Moonlight Arch at 7 months pregnant. Under the arch is a super cool cave area and I sat there while everyone else climbed and investigated. Brad and I managed to get a picture together before he was called away by the boys who are not, I repeat NOT, afraid of any ledge, crevice, hole or otherwise scary and dangerous spot.

 Brad and the boys climbed on top of the arch and on their way back down found this really neat opening. You can barely see that they are sitting on rock on their right and tree roots on the left. Those roots were huge and wound all the way to the bottom under the arch. Pretty cool!

 Taking a water break and enjoying the cool shade.

 Jenn, Brad, Lane, Wyatt, Conner and Aunt Ria taking a break after coming back from the cave at the top.

Our outdoor adventuring family!

Now those of you who hardly visit or have never visited doesn't this look appealing? Aren't you tempted to stop on by and visit us? We are such good tour guides ;)