Day 6: Las Vegas Bound

Early this morning, we left our girls in Utah, and began our journey to Las Vegas.  A section of our trip I knew would be an adventure in more ways than one; staying in a high class resort (along the strip); a getaway without a diaper to change or a child to entertain; exploring a city in which I have never been; having my own agenda and plan for each day (or none at all); going out with Cameron and not needing to find a sitter, etc. 

The drive was pretty uneventful, pretty brown, pretty dry, pretty barren....you get the point.  There were a few incredible rock formations, this being one.

 We stopped in St. George to visit the Temple grounds and snap a few pictures.  It is in this temple where my Paternal grandparents, Bob and Jean Burton, were sealed to my Dad. We were making  better time than we had planned so we stopped by Paradise Bakery for a bite to eat.  Once again, another yummy bakery.  I think I am just a sucker for various breads and cheeses.   

Temple Square

Salt Lake Temple

 On our way back "home" from Brigham City we made a quick stop at Temple Square and paid a visit to the Church History Museum to check out a temporary children's exhibit.  Cambri has watched a video online about the exhibit and was just tickled that she was visiting that very place.  The girls and I dressed up in vibrant, Hispanic-style, dresses and learned two dances through video instruction....oh to be a kid again and not have any care in the world.  I sure miss the stress free, happy-go-lucky kind of days!

 

 

 

 

Assembly Hall

Mormon Tabernacle

It'll make you CRAZY!

After a few short days of riding in the car. 

 I can only imagine how it will be by the end of our trip.

Day 5: Temple Open House

Our timing of our trip couldn't have been more perfect.  We were fortunate enough to be in Utah while the Brigham City Temple Open House was going on.  We have been to a few others with our children but this year, with the girls being older, Ella and Cambri had a greater understanding of the significance and sacredness of temples.  They could recognize the spirit that was present and enjoy the breathtaking beauty both inside and out.  It was a wonderful thing to experience with our little family for it is through covenants made in the temple that families can be together forever, becoming an eternal family. 

Following the Open House we stopped at the Old Grist Mill Bakery for lunch.  If you are ever up in that area this is an eatery I would highly recommend.  YUM!

Family Fun

For dinner, on Labor Day, Cameron's siblings and their families joined us for an outdoor BBQ.  Everyone was able to attend which meant our girls had plenty of play buddies. 

Between stomp rockets,

 "wiggle" cars,

and the usual exploring of Grandma and Grandpa's backyard, the kids were entertained for hours. 

In an attempt to remember how quickly all of the children are growing, I tried to snap a picture of each of them.  A few were hard to track down so there are a few faces missing.

CJ

 

 

 

Kaitlyn

Abbie

Maggie (side note: this is not the usual, I asked her to look for a picture and this is what I got :) )

Emelie

Brinley

Cambri

Ashleigh

Keegan

Parker

 We sure LOVED spending time with each of you!  Thanks for the fun memories!