Memorial Day Weekend

Wow, this has been a busy weekend! Before I start, I do have to say that although our family did not visit any graves (we have no family graves even remotely near us in Cache Valley), we did have a great discussion with Marin about why everyone had flags in their yards today and why we celebrate Memorial Day.

On Saturday we went to the Hill Air Force Base air show. It was SO amazing. Thanks to Mitch we timed it perfectly and got there right after the huge downpour. There weren't a ton of people there (they all left because of the rain!) and so we got pretty good seats to see the last few hours of the show, particularly the Thunderbirds. I totally got chills seeing our fighter jets with red, white, and blue colors and thinking how proud I am to live in America. Kate plugged her ears (see picture) the entire time. Even as we were walking to the car after the show was over she wouldn't take her fingers out of her ears. I don't blame her-- it was loud! Then we took the kids to Chili's and besides Kate climbing the booth seat and peeking on the people next to us, it wasn't as crazy as I expected it to be in a sit-down restaurant without a playplace.

Sunday was nice and relaxing (well, when we weren't wrestling our children during the worst church time ever- 1 to 4). The Ethingtons came over for a little apple pie. It was the best crust I've ever made, if I do say so myself. Spencer had to bring his preschool graduation certificate for all of us to see. He was very proud and who can blame him? It's a big accomplishment to graduate from preschool!

On Monday Mitch started the day with a mountain bike ride with some neighbors and I cleaned bathrooms (woo hoo!) and then we met up with our good friends the Nelsons for a little picnic up the canyon. Whenever I go up Logan Canyon I seriously can't believe I get to live so close to such a beautiful place! It was a little chilly, but fun. The kids had a great time climbing trees, collecting rocks, and getting their feet wet in the river even when we told them to stay away. On our way home, on a total whim, Mitch and I decided to hike up to the Wind Caves. We did not think we would actually make it to the top since it's basically switchbacks straight up a huge mountain, but Marin was a little trooper and we did! Mitch and I took turns hauling Kate on our backs and Andrew on our shoulders. I carried little Andrew the whole way down while he slept in my arms. My arms were a bit spent, as were my quads (I have a feeling I will be more than a little sore tomorrow), but we made it home in one piece! All in all a great weekend. I love my cute little family!