Park City/Trip to Idaho

Scott and I decided to get away for a little time on our own without kids. We found an amazing deal up in Park City/Deer Valley and a really nice hotel. We farmed out the kids (thanks so much!!!) and took off Friday evening. It was so nice to sleep in on Saturday--no crying baby or boys waking us up! We had a brunch with Uncle Phil and Aunt Doreen. They are so much fun to be with! We went to a fun local diner and ate LOTS of breakfast. They drove us around up in the mountains showing us all the fun spots. It had started to snow and didn't stop at all--it was so beautiful. We ate at a very fancy restaurant (thank goodness we had a coupon... :) and headed back very early Sunday morning. Scott was recalled into the bishopric and that was his first week with them, plus he was speaking in church. I picked up all the kids and got them ready for church; we went to sacrament meeting (great talk hon!), I was released from my calling, then I took the boys home, packed up the car, and headed to Idaho!

Since the boys are off track, we wanted to go up to Idaho to visit the fam, but since it was Scott's parents year for Thanksgiving, it wasn't too long of a trip. It was very enjoyable though. Monday we put together Christmas presents, Heidi and I went shopping, and the kids played in the snow. Tuesday we did more of the same and had Taco Tuesday with their neighbors. Heidi gave a fun lesson about Ireland and we had delicious fish and chips. Wednesday we worried and fretted about whether I should go home that day or not because of the storm, but after much thought, we felt it would be fine. And it was for the most part. There was a stint from IF to Pocatello that was treacherous, but slow going we were fine.

The kids had such a great time together and Elise was loved by all cousins. Plus it was fun for her to "play with" her cousin Rowan. It was fun to see poor mom, though she is getting around better with her broken ankle. Dad was always out with the goats and kept us all safe and warm in the winter storm. Fun trip!
Here is Brennan after getting himself in jammies--look closely at his pants. His waist is in a leg hole.... Here is Weston with a coloring page of some Irish stuff. Very fancy.

Elise and cousin Rowan in the tub!!
And although this wasn't taken in Idaho, it is a sweet photo of me with my lovely Aidan.