Staycation - Picnics, Popsicles, and Pals

Joe had so much fun playing with his cousins and aunts and uncles while we were in Utah. He was re-introduced to ice cream, which he just calls "eem," and was asking for popsicles every morning when he first woke up (although we never gave them to him until later in the day, no worries.) My parents have a side by side fridge/freezer, so he did try to help himself on several occasions.

Part of the "staycation" included dining out for most meals. We went to a mexican restaurant, Pastorero. It was tasty. If you want some yummy, authentic tacos, you should check it out. After we ate there Zach decided to treat Joe to a paleta. Joe loved it. As evidenced by the drippings all over his shirt, legs, hands, and face.

Technically, the front yard picnic wasn't a part of the staycation. But, it was a lot of fun. We hung out with some of my family on what was the day before when we thought we were leaving, but then we couldn't resist staying just one more day.

Isn't she the cutest little munchkin?

Grandma Jean and Grandpa Ivan

I don't think Joe would ever get sick of being on Grandpa's shoulders.

And I'm pretty sure my dad loves is just as much and the grandkids.

Bonding with the Tidwell cousins. Sarah is just five months older than Joe, and Lily is just one week older than Will. So fun!

Staycation - Provo Canyon

Our Saturday morning activity was a bike ride up Provo canyon. We used to go often on Friday or Saturday mornings growing up. I haven't been biking in years. It was so much fun. Joe loved it too, up until the last five minutes before reaching our destination.

Grandpa, pulling the kiddos.

Joe and Sarah, looking so cute.

I have so many pictures of Joe picking his nose.

Joe and his Tidwell uncles (minus Will). He loves them so much. James came with us to the zoo too, and chased Joe around for me. I think James liked it just as much as Joe did.

Staycation - Devil's Kitchen

While in Utah my side of the family had a little "staycation." Although we did a lot of fun things, our accommodations were at my parents' home. This is not the first time we have done this. We even typed a ballot with suggested activities and then voted on favorites. So the weekend was full of fun and yummy food.

The top voted activity was a trip to Nephi and Devil's Kitchen with Gram and Grandpa.

Joe, playing with a roller-skating monkey I used to play with at my Gram's.

Grandpa, enjoying the view.

I love my grandparents. They are so sweet and are so in love.

This picture doesn't do Devil's Kitchen justice, but it was beautiful.

Gram, Ash and Lily.

Competition

Whenever Zach's family gets together there is bound to be competition among the brothers. It doesn't really matter what the activity is, it could be basketball or a game of cards. What do they do if the activity of the day is lacking in competition? Make up their own game of course! With whatever is available. Giant marshmallows? Perfect for chucking at each other.

Zach takes the competition seriously :P

Jerry getting ready to throw... err wait, he is just observing, eating a marshmallow.

Running from the pelting marshmallows

And now, hurling the marshmallows as far as possible.

S'mores with aforementioned marshmallows.

Josh, taking his turn

Cute couple

Chocolate and a hotdog, yum.

Sarah

We're Back

For most of Zach's summer break (which was a month long) we went to Utah. We had family reunions and had a lot of fun (pics to come). But my boys are happy to be home too.

I love them.