I Love Summer Vacations

Kali and I went to Utah this past week to visit family.  I drove my sister in laws old van to her sister in Logan, we caravaned, and I went back with her and her 4 kids.  We had lots of fun visiting with family and friends.  I took Kali and her cousin to Lagoon, we went swimming at the aquatic center, hung out with the Turpins and Garbinatis and did a little shopping.  Kali loved Lagoon and the rides, I think it was the highlight of the trip, I can't wait till she gets a little taller so we can go on the huge rides.  It was a little tricky for her to patiently wait in line, she climbed the little rails, whined, sat, laid on the ground and talked to people around her.   Kali liked the bumper cars, I remember putting her on them a few years ago and she hated them; I couldn't believe how great of a bumper car driver she is now.  Bumper cars are not the easiest thing to drive, and I was so impressed, she could drive straight and back up when she got stuck, I was completely amazed and proud.  A weird experience, I took the girls to the bathroom, we walked past an open stall and this very large girl was using the facilities, Kali just stood there and started at her, I had to pull her away.  I figure the girl was so fat that she couldn't close the door, and it was a marvel to Kali, she is such a "funny" little girl.  I'm not sure if the girl was embarrassed, she must have been, but she kinda rushed out and didn't even wash her hands, GROSS!! Sorry to have to scare you but here are some good pictures of our day.

Kali's favorite ride, Jumping Dragon, she went on it 4 times.

This is the Dinosaur Drop, it bobbed, dropped and slowly rotated. They went on this one 3 times.

This was a huge granite ball that spun on this rock, it has water flowing around it.  Each time the girls walked by it they wanted to try and stop the ball from spinning.

The end of the day, we were all tired, but the girls had lots of fun.

We got to do some of our favorite things, like go to Lagoon, Costa Vida, Target, and Maceys, it sure is a nice place to visit and sometimes I think, I'd want to live there.  Then I remember that I love Canada, I love the mentality, not having to pay for heath insurance like some of my friends who pay over $600 per month and only get 80/20 coverage, plus the heat is a little more than I can handle.  I've learned that I am content with where I'm at in life, and that we are very blessed to have what we do.  We have the best friends and family, and we're happy, I couldn't ask for anything else (I just need to remind myself of that).

Oh, and the wall that I needed to remove in the kitchen was done for me while I was gone.  I was not looking forward to it, as it's super messy and hard to do, but not for my superman husband.  He rocks, I can't wait to go ahead with the rest of the kitchen now, I've kinda been at a stand still since we haven't had a weekend where we were free in many weeks.  We have some electrical changes and additions, and plumbing to do before we drywall and install cabinets, I'm looking forward to all of it now.

Had to add Kali's last day of kindergarten.  She had a great teacher, we just loved her.