Boys Week with Grandma

While G and I were away on our cruise to the Bahamas, my mom graciously watched the boys. They were kept REALLY busy, and thoroughly enjoyed their time with Grandma. In addition to the things Grandma had planned, she indulged N in his quest to see as many temples as he can. He went through 8 batteries taking pictures of temples!

Here the boys are with Aunt Allison and their cousins at the Jordan River Temple

They spent part of another day at the Kennecott Copper Mine. That tire costs $25,000! Seriously.

That's one of the trucks that uses those expensive tires down in the mine


One morning, they had to wake up VERY early to head up to their great-uncle's to see his airplanes. They got to sit inside the airplane and touch the controls.

Here's B with his great uncle Ronald.

Then, they headed farther north to Promontory Point. This is where the East and West met on the railroad and where they drove in the celebrated Golden Spike.

The boys are touching the plaque that marks where the Golden Spike was driven in. They said they really liked seeing this.

Here are the boys at the Ogden Temple. N was sure in temple-heaven!

Another outing entailed a visit to Camp Floyd. This is where Johnston's Army was stationed and the Pony Express stopped there, too. The boys LOVED doing a scavenger hunt. Grandma said she was surprised at how much they just soaked up the information and loved the challenge. Below, the boys are hard at work on their scavenger hunt.

Grandma also took the boys to see the 3-D movie, Ice Age. They loved it. I love this picture of the boys with their glasses. Apparently, Grandma left the candy in the van! All was forgiven.

The boys loved their week with Grandma. They went to church with her, had smoothies for dinner one night, made chocolate chip cookies a couple of nights, went to a BBQ at great-aunt Mary's, saw many temples, and just enjoyed hangin' out. It was a VERY memorable week for the boys, one they won't forget. Thanks, Grandma Marie!!!!!