Utah Vacation

We started our vacation celebrating birthdays and continued through the week. Mom and I spoiled Farah. We had fun chatting

while the kids thoroughly enjoyed the new swing set and sandbox built by my brother Kurt. Farah introduced me to a very cute fabric store that could be very addictive if I lived closer. We shopped, played, slept a little and just enjoyed the cooler weather.

Peyton loved climbing my parents fireplaces and was very pleased with herself each time!

The girls had many fun sleepovers. Grandma spoiled them with stories each night! Peyton did not sleep much without her own bed. The first few nights she and I were awake in the very early hours as the sun came up.

Grandpa and Grandma Great helped us celebrate Peyton's birthday!

Brynlyn loved the slip n slide! She even made it to the end a few times after realizing she could go farther if she did not land on her knees!

Torsten had a great time drinking and splashing the water. He is the cutest little man... I love how he taught Brynlyn to say "No Way".

Kurt got in on the fun and made a huge splash popping the slip n slide on his first try. Everyone was laughing and we got some great pictures of the backyard fun.

We celebrated this guy's birthday, still can't believe Damen is eight!

I think Kurt and Justin became bored! So Kurt gave Justin a new look!!

I'm not sure what my dad was up to on the deck? But he seemed very happy.

Cute Lydia testing out her brothers new magnifying glass.

Peyton and Grandma cheesing for the camera!

And the last night in Utah was spent with a relaxing visit at my Blackburn Grandparents. We had a great time. But very glad to be home, not feeling sick and no car troubles. More of Peyton's birthday pictures to come later!