****On the 24th we headed out to the Buzz game with Chad's family that my sweet in-laws treated us to. We were able to watch a great game and a great firework show. Chad missed the fireworks because Gaver still has this loudness fear and so Chad had to take him to our car three blocks away, just get him calmed down. It is the craziest thing, but the only thing we can think of that caused this fear is with him being in a car accident where the air bags deployed, can you really blame him:)
****The next day we (me and the kids) headed to our family condo in St. George. I love this place! It was actually quite relaxing. They have this new water area for the kids. It is like a mini red rock river with a waterfall. They loved it and it was fun for us to sit and relax while they played. Then the girls did some shopping while my dad and brother-in-law took the boys lizard hunting. Gavin loved it! They caught two lizards and kept them in a water bottle. Then later that night they got to let them go. Gavin had no problem picking them up and holding them. We were also able to visit Grandma Parkin. We don't get to see her nearly as much and we would like, but the kids were excited to talk to her.
****After St. George, Chad, I and the kids headed up to Idaho to visit Brian and Rose. It has been over two years since we have been there and it was so fun to see them. We went fishing, shooting, hung out in the hot tub, went to the water park, and just visited with each other. I was able to meet up with my old college roommate, Gen, and her kids. It was fun catching up and talking about the good old days at Snow!We became really close in college, so it was great to actually see her! The only downside to to Idaho was I got to go to the ER twice in one day (once by ambulance). They couldn't find anything that was causing the pain, nor couldn't explain why I passed out and turned blue. Hopefully, my family doctor can help out in that department;) Anyways, it was a great trip and we absolutely enjoyed being with Brian, Rose, and Kelsi. Thanks you guys!
****Even though I still wasn't feeling right, I headed up to the Palisades to go camping with my family. We left the day after we came home from Idaho and I was able to go through Ephraim and see my old stompin grounds in college. I love that place! My family was great and gave me a chance to relax (usually camping in relaxing, but not with a 4 and a 2 year old and without a husband). I wasn't able to go four-wheeling because I was still having dizzy spells, but I was able to just hang around camp and go down to the beach. Gaver's and B's loved looking for bugs, Gav actually caught some grasshoppers with his hands. They got to go on some four-wheel rides with Bompa, Uncle Grant, and my cousins, and they just loved being outdoors and getting dirty. One night Gav told me that he loved camping because he likes to sleep in the trailer. This has been one heck of summer, but I wouldn't change it. We are so blessed to have the two (three) families that we do and I am so grateful for all their love and support. Thanks to you all for making these times so much fun! We love ya!
Here are some pictures from it all! Except the hospital:)
