We were lucky enough to spend several fun-filled days in Utah with Aunt B (Matt's sis), Uncle John, Cousins Sarah & Lauren, Nana, Pop Pop, AND the 3 Yates dogs Madison, Bella, and Coco! Riley came down with a stomach bug the night before we left (worst timing possible), but he was a trooper and pulled through by the morning so that we could fly to Utah without too much airplane drama. We all had a great time with all of the activities that Becky planned, and just enjoyed spending time with everyone!
The stroller basically served as a wagon for our luggage... luckily, Riley was there to help push :)
April and Zoe Fitzgerald (Matt's cousin) came for dinner and ice cream cake for Sarah's birthday the first night. It was so great to see them!
The rock star ice cream cake - happy 8th birthday Sarah!
Night #1 in the backyard with Pop Pop... check out that view!
The following day we were off to the zoo! Riley wore his Tiger shirt for the occasion. The kids were so good in the back of the van.
Riley decided to pick the polar bears nose...
Thanks for the zoo souvenirs Nana and Pop Pop! We will always remember our fun day at the zoo!
After the zoo, we headed back to the house for some R&R, and then played in the Yates backyard.
The kiddos all helped Pop Pop with some of his "projects" around the house
Pop Pop was such a good sport when everyone dressed him up!
Next day on the agenda was a trip to Park Cities where the Olympics were held. It was snowing pretty hard in the mountains so there wasn't much activity, but we were able to tour the Olympics museum. Pretty cool!
After all that skiing, Matt needed some time in the hot tub back at the Yates house. He looks pretty relaxed, don't you think?
Riley was a little more hesitant to jump into the rolling bubbles
The kids put on a fabulous show for everyone that night. They made refreshments and Lauren danced her heart out! Sarah did a puppet show, and Riley sang Old MacDonald and ABC's for everyone.
The next day, Becky planned a day at a farm and dinosaur museum for the kids! Both activities are RIGHT up Riley's alley.
And he wondered why the horse didn't want to be poked in the eye! ha!
They got to ride ponies... they were like pros!
We also rode on a horse and wagon around the farm. It was chilly, but beautiful!
Such a little man with his hands in his pockets!
After lunch, we headed to the dinosaur museum. They had several interactive exhibits for the kids, so it was a hit!
Thanks again for a great trip!! We love you guys!
