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Some more pictures from our trip West -- After Idaho Jared flew home, the working man had to get back to work (we're just glad he got one week off!) I took the boys to see my sister in Utah for several days. Our kids had lots of fun playing and it was so fun just to be able to spend time with my sister. I was also fortunate enough to be able to spend a little bit of time with my Grandpa before he passed away. It was so good to see him and my Grandma.

At the Ogden children's museum:

"YEEHAW! Bull riding, just like Grandpa Robbins."

At the Oquirrh Mountain Open House, such a beautiful temple.

Our last stop before we headed home was Arizona. This was my first attempt at flying with 3 kids by myself. I have to admit I had a little bit of anxiety about it. All was going well... until we got to the airport! My airline apparently didn't have curbside check so I had to load my 3 LARGE (50# each) suitcases on a rented smarte cart, along with 3 carseats, 3 carry-ons and 3 kids in tow. I got everthing loaded on my cart and turned around to take the break off of the stroller so Carter could push Gage and Cam into the airport. I turned back around just in time to see my cart roll off the edge of the curb, suitcases and carseats flying out into the road. I was totally in control of the situation! HA! After Cam screamed his way through security we made it to the gate with 5 minutes to spare before they started loading. I'm sure we were a sight to see!

It was so wierd to go to AZ without my parents there (they are serving a mission in Austria). I spent most of my time in the hot hot desert part of the state, so it was basically one big SWIM PARTY. We went swimming everyday, it was way too hot to do anything else. I ate more than my fair share of mexican food too, but it's gotta give me my fix until I get back again. I loved being with family and seeing a few friends, the trip definitely wasn't long enough. And there were so many people we didn't get to see. Maybe in the winter we'll want to stay longer!!

This picture cracks me up! Doesn't it remind you of the Little Mermaid!?!

I was so excited when I found out we would be there the same weekend as my new nephews blessing. I was able to see all of my brothers in AZ that way.

Baby Brock may have a scowl on his face but he's sure a little lovebug! He's just angry with me because we don't live closer.

Look at all those cousins! And ALL those BOYS... (We missed you Turner and Max.) running total 11:4!

The 2009 Cousins -- Bridger, Cam and Brock. What a tank my boy is! He's only 2 weeks older than Bridger!!

Carter's only request while we were out west (okay so maybe it wasn't his only request) was to go to "Golf Castle" aka Golfland. It was so hot but my cousins, sis and bro-in-law were such good sports as we were out there goofy golfing in AZ in July with sweat dripping down our faces!I'm not sure where my boys love affair with mini golf comes from but they sure are giddy every time we go! So fun! Oh, to be a kid again.

Cam on the other hand didn't quite know what to do.

Until next time!!