SLC Field Trip Pt 2

The last day of our super fun family field trip we went to Temple Square. When we first got there we went to the tabernacle and heard a organ concert (actually David that it was a great idea and then took a call outside while I wrestled 5 kids in the tabernacle :). Our next advernture took us to the Church History Museum. One word - AWeSoMe. We have never been there and it was worth going to. The whole building is filled with the actual artifacts from the beginning of the founding of the church. There is a ton of info on all the different prophets and a whole "hands-on" kids area.

Inside the Church History Museum there is a actual size angel Moroni.

This is Bubba looking at a replica of a ship that crossed the Atlantic with pioneers from England. There was also a life-size sleeping deck with tiny little wood bunks that the passengers slept on for their 60 voyage across the ocean.

We went to the top of the Church Office Building to look at the amazing view. It was STINKING HOT up there but incredible.

SLC Field Trip

Jake has been dying to go on a "field trip, like when we went to Hawaii last year." So, we planned a SUPER fun trip to the great metropolis of Salt Lake City. The most important aspect of this "field trip" was that there was a pool at the hotel. Every day was planned around what to do when we weren't swimming.
The kids had a blast and we did a ton of things we have never done in the decades we have lived here.

"CANNON BALL!!!"

The first day there we went to the Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park. They had a LOT of exotic birds and fun hands on exhibits. Dan was just content to carry the map around (like Indian Jones) and show us where we were.

We went to a bird show that was awesome. The trainers had a bunch of different kids of birds fly overhead so that you could see the differences in their wing structure and size. This owl flew directly over our heads. The kids loved it!!!!

The birds in the background are white cranes. Salt Lake is one of their rare habitats.

Another HUGE perk to our trip was the ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT buffet breakfast every morning. The kids were in heaven getting to choose Fruit Loops and chocolate muffins for breakfast. Every morning the kids would say "THIS IS THE BEST HOTEL - EVER!!!!"

First Time Fishing

You have to watch about half of it before you get to Rachel. She is HILARIOUS! A real natural fisherman. David took the kids while Sarah and I were at girls camp. Of course he had to make a trip to Cabellas first and spend a fortune to outfit everyone. I guess we will be doing A LOT of fishing now!

David said that Rachel and Daniel didn't have hooks on their poles this trip. Rachel was completely offended that she wasn't trusted enough and has insisted that NEXT trip she will have a real hook.

IKWIA - Stake Girls Camp 2010

I begged and pleaded and finally THIS year they let me go to girls camp! It was so much fun and I had an awesome time with Sarah. The camp theme was IKWIA "Ingredigirl: I Know Who I Am - " I went as our wards food specialist (my favorite thing). It was an incredible experience that was centered on feeling the spirit and knowing that you are a daughter of God. There were so many great opportunities to learn and grow. I know that my testimony was increased!

This was at the ropes coarse. There was a killer rope swing across a mud pit. I dared not go since 80% of those that tried ended up wet! I only brought so many clean clothes!

This is all 47 of us at the stake center ready to leave.

The most fun day was when we were at the lake. There were canoes and a zip line into the water. They had imported sand for the beach area. The water was SOOOOO cold that you never got used to it. I loved just being able to sit in the sun and relax!

Stadium of FIRE!!!!!!!

Our whole family (minus BUBBA) went to see Carrie Underwood and Jenny Baker perform at STADIUM OF FIRE!!!!! It was so much fun. I haven't been to a concert since high school - too bad it wasn't Taylor Swift for Rachel's sake.

At the end of the fire works show some shells shot into the crowd. We later found out that Jenny got hit from the back. It burned her arm and large holes in her dress! She was more upset about the dress than anything because it was custom altered and cost a fortune.

My most favorite part was the national anthem (sung by Carrie Underwood) and the jets that flew overhead. IT WAS AMAZING! The lead pilot was live on camera after they flew overhead and he told how they were all Eagle Scouts. The show was commemorating the 100th year of scouting. WOW - what a rush!