Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Recap of July trip!

So beginning of July we took a trip out to Utah and had so much fun seeing family and friends that we haven't seen in ages! We started out with a family reunion with my mom's side of the family where we stayed close to my grandma's in Farmington and had lots of picnics and just hung out. It was so great to see cousins and finally get to see their cute kids! I wish we all lived closer!

Brayden and I trying to pass a water balloon on the 4th. We weren't a very good team!


Brayden loved the water gun in the water fight!

My went to my Uncle David's Wedding in the Bountiful Temple which was a great experience and Blythe looked beautiful! We're so happy for them!

David and Blythe. ( I realized I didn't get any good shots of them so I had to borrow one off my cousin Laura's blog. Thanks!)

Family Picture outside the Bountiful Temple



We hung out that night with Jay, Heather, Coleman, Amanda, and little Isaac. Jay and Coleman are Guy's friends since he was little. The boys got to frolf a bit and we all just had fun hanging out and talking. Thanks again Coleman and Amanda for watching Brayden while we were at the wedding!


Jay and Guy playing ping pong (Courtesy of Heather's blog).

We also got to see Guy's sister Melissa and her sweet family who are now living in Provo. Brayden cried so hard when he had to leave his cousins. We HAVE to live closer someday!

Hannah, Luke, and Brayden

We then drove to Ponderosa Ranch which is about an hour outside of St. George for the Richardson reunion. It was SO much fun! So fun, that apparently I didn't have time to take any pictures cause this is the only one. :( We're not the best at remembering to take pictures!

Allison, Brayden, and Kyle at the cute treasure hunt

After the reunion, we headed to Vegas with my family! We stopped at Hoover Dam first and took a tour which was awesome. It was SO hot though but we survived!

They are building this huge suspension bridge so traffic doesn't have to go over the dam anymore. I think Guy was more fascinated with the construction of that!



We walked around Vegas and looked at all the crazy casinos. I have to admit I did try out the nickel slot machines just cause I had to say I did it once! I was fascinated by some of the tables where the minimum bet was $1000 or more. I can't imagine losing that much in just a few minutes! Who has that kind of money? Anyways, we had a blast as we always do when we tag along with my family on trips!

Of course the highlight for Brayden were the trains at the Bellagio. He could have sat there all day!

My dad and Guy with the blue man group... or maybe just their statues!

Allison, Brayden, Kyle, and Jason

BB and Grandpa


The fountains at the Bellagio

We ate at this buffet at MGM that was seriously SO good. My dad says I'm getting old when food becomes a highlight of a trip for me but I just think its cause I'm pregnant! :)

The dessert bar!

This was part of the stage at the Cirque du Soleil KA show at MGM. Not the best picture. It was SO awesome. Thanks Dad for letting us go! :)

6 comments:

jen burrup said...

your family looks so cute! landon has been dying to see a pic. of guy on here so he will be so excited to see your new pics. Allison, you look great! i wish we lived by you guys so we could hang out your new background is cool.

Sam and Jackie Chapman said...

YA finally I get to see the pictures with you in it! Your family is so adorable in that picture at the temple and you'll be adding another! Sorry about the phone call I realized after dinner that I forgot to call you back but I will have to call you tonight when sam goes to play basketball!

Jathan and Heather said...

twas great to hang with you guys. we need to live closer. Jay

Melissa said...

Holy cow! What a trip!!! Can't wait to see you again. Too bad I can't bring the kids. (I'm only bringing Hailey and from what I remember Brayden wasn't too keen on her stealing his toys!)

Rachel said...

You ARE pregnant! Congrats guys! It was so fun to see you all again last month - and I will admit I thought I saw a gleam in your eye that made me wonder if there was another one on the way soon. . . . ;) I'm excited for you though. I hope you guys are happy with your recent move and all is well. (and that you aren't sick Allison.)

Jathan and Heather said...

Great pictures! It was great seeing you guys, and we're excited to see again next week. For sure, lets keep each other posted on our baby situation :) It's so fun that we're only a few days apart! Take care, Heather