Jeff and I headed back down to S.L.C. knowing many fun times were ahead for us. We met up with Darren, Shelly & Kaylee at Grandma and Grandpa's house upon arrival. We haven't seen them for 3 years so we had lots of catching up to do. We enjoyed the rest of the day just visiting with one another. Avery and Kaylee were as thick as thieves. They played well all day together. The kids endured the hot days by playing in the swimming pool, and on the slip-n-slide. They each had a squirt gun and battled each other for hours. And, when they calmed down& dried off they enjoyed constant cuddling with the new kittens. They splashed, squirted, giggled and snuggled all the live long day. Grandma and Grandpa did their best to keep them entertained, which you know can be like a full time job. Zachary and Ellie learned to play the card game War, and between the two of them, played continuously. We spent the most enjoyable day up Big Cottonwood canyon on Thursday, for a picnic. We set up our site by a small stream, perfect for dipping your toes in the cold water. Zachary found himself looking at and studying the rocks- in hopes of adding to his collection. "Oops" that pile of rocks didn't make it home, I had something to do with that. Ellie spent her time hiking up and down the path by our picnic table. I had no worries of her wandering off, as she continued to yell down to me the entire time "Just checking" she would say. My fearful and careful, Ellie. Avery and Kaylee made the best mud pies. They kept themselves busy with the dirt and water. Grandma packed us a huge spread for our picnic. Everything tastes so good on a picnic, yummy! Thanks Grandma.
Jeff kept up with the kids, and unfortunately he paid for it the next morning. He woke up only to find out he had thrown out his back again. It seems giving piggyback rides while hiking up the mountain no longer agrees with him. He is very discouraged and in a lot of pain. The rest of the trip we laid low. He couldn't move and the rest of us tried to humor him and help out when we could. I am hoping he gets another appointment this week with the spine Dr. We will update later.
We stopped in Denver on both legs of the trip. A very short but sweet visit with Gigi and Papa. Papa made a scrumptious breakfast that even the kids devoured. They played for a couple of hours and we were on the road again. Our drive home was uneventful, other than the fact I had to be designated driver. Imagine me, I am usually the one that is quickly lulled to sleep in a car, but this time I had to pull it together and DRIVE. I drive the speed limit and overly cautious. Jeff was very patient with his only comment being "Laurie, move over so the cars can pass you" Needless to say we did not make good time, however we made it safe and sound. We are home. Goodnight.
Jeff kept up with the kids, and unfortunately he paid for it the next morning. He woke up only to find out he had thrown out his back again. It seems giving piggyback rides while hiking up the mountain no longer agrees with him. He is very discouraged and in a lot of pain. The rest of the trip we laid low. He couldn't move and the rest of us tried to humor him and help out when we could. I am hoping he gets another appointment this week with the spine Dr. We will update later.
We stopped in Denver on both legs of the trip. A very short but sweet visit with Gigi and Papa. Papa made a scrumptious breakfast that even the kids devoured. They played for a couple of hours and we were on the road again. Our drive home was uneventful, other than the fact I had to be designated driver. Imagine me, I am usually the one that is quickly lulled to sleep in a car, but this time I had to pull it together and DRIVE. I drive the speed limit and overly cautious. Jeff was very patient with his only comment being "Laurie, move over so the cars can pass you" Needless to say we did not make good time, however we made it safe and sound. We are home. Goodnight.
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Glad your back! I don't know what is going on with the browser. I did have the Title thing happen to me and I had to click on the word Title and the curser popped back into place. You could try that on the Browser as well! Good luck!
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