Wednesday, August 3rd
Movie Matinee. My kids + Lorna and I saw CARS 2 while Joseph, Maren and Elaine watched HP 7 part 2. That evening we had a picnic at my parents stake center pavilion {they reserved it in advance.} Within walking distance {come on, this is Utah we're talking about here} and a nice fenced in area. The weather was great. The watermelon is always a hit. And the games were fun until both the ball and Frisbee went over the fence. Thanks uncle Joseph for playing soccer, kick ball, baseball and Frisbee with us.
Thursday, August 4th
Our Great Salt Lake adventure. Joseph, Maren, Adelaide, Lorna, Grandma and my kiddos all headed north to Antelope Island to float in the Great Salt Lake. Maren was the only one who had experienced this phenomenon. So there salt content in the lake is 4-35 % {compare this to the ocean at 3%.} It is sooo salty that only 3 things can live in the lake: algae, brine flies and brine shrimp. It had a very distinct smell. You got used to it after awhile. The brine flies swarmed the edge of the lake. They moved as you walked through but the buzzing was enough creep you out.
You had to be so careful with splashing cause any salt water in the eyes or mouth was nearly toxic. Live and Learn Lesson: bring a water bottle out with you.
Austin trying to get rid of the salt water in his mouth by gargling.
Check out the salt on Spencer's face and body after getting out of the lake.
We were luckily enough to find an open pavilion to eat lunch.
If you haven't noticed Adelaide loves watermelon!
Burying Spencer
We had an enjoyable time. Definitely something you should experience at least once. It is not so much a hang-out-swim-all-day type of lake. 3 stars {4 stars would have been given for free showering facilities.}
Friday, August 5th
Grandma did Richards Retreat with the 5 oldest grandkids {that means Lucy and I had the day to ourselves!} The kids were super excited for this special day and loved everything Grandma had planned. THANK YOU GRANDMA!!!
Maren, Lucy & I went shopping. There is an amazing shopping center {Jordon's Landing} just minutes from my mom's house. I cannot get over the convenience of having everything so close. But they do have traffic...and a lot of neighbors! Anyways we had a great time and found some good deals. But more importantly felt inspired and made some commitments in the NIKE outlet store {more on that later.} I enjoyed hanging out with Maren and getting to know her better. Kurt flew in that night so I went to pick him up and take him to dinner.
Saturday started the family reunions. We had a great week. The cousins loved playing, the adults visiting. It was wonderful to be together. We are already planning the next trip to grandma's house. Thanks for hosting.
1 comment:
Awwww, so fun to read about our adventures. It was a blast. And I loved getting to know you too :) It sure would be nice to have more of those times. Love ya!
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