Road Trips Happen
Hi! Remember me? I know, this is serious blog neglect. We took a very last minute road trip to Manti, Utah for the fourth of July. Chris had the leave, then didn’t have the leave, and then he had it again so we hopped in the car and drove off before the Air Force could change their minds! Chris’ family is based in Manti, so we have many reasons to head back there- great grandparents who needed to meet Gabe, a brand new house that’s nearly built for my in-laws, our family cabin up the mountain and the gorgeous, wonderful, my-favorite-spot-in-the-whole-wide-world Manti Temple.
*SIGH*
Beautiful.
I was married there.
To this guy:
Gabe did alright on the road trip. We got an extremely early start the day we left, thanks to my over-excited firstborn who popped out of bed a mere 4 hours after going to sleep, and made me get up and start driving at 2am. I was totally thrashed, but we did have the luxury of sleeping children and almost no traffic, so it wasn’t a bad thing.
We had a beautiful time seeing family and friends and enjoying fireworks over the temple and cozy nights at the cabin, and then we turned around and headed home.
Upon arriving home, Chris and I both got sick. I also had a ton of work that I was behind on, not to mention laundry and all the life stuff that was on hold. I’m in over my head, for sure.
At any rate- it was a lovely little escape from reality. I even broke my cell phone so it was nearly technology-free, and I could use more of that in my life. I would kill for a month of silence and quiet and no buzzing phones and demanding e-mails. . .I suppose I would need to keep my camera around though!
Wouldn’t you agree?
Silence is my absolute dream, four kids don´t make this dream very easy to come true (and to be honest, if it is silent at my home I start wondering what happened)
The butterfly pictures are so great! and your family looks so happy. Thanks for the possibility to take part
Comment by Sabine SR — July 11, 2009 @ 1:21 pm
I totally agree with you Leah. We need to set some time for ourselves and the best way is through silence and meditation. I totally understand that we have lots of things to do, household stuff, work, scrapping but giving at least some hours or minutes for yourself will surely allow us to enjoy and appreciate all our blessings more.
Thanks for sharing all these photographs, its like going to those places too and I love the butterfly shot. Its divine.
Hope you and your DH feel much better now
Hugs
LG
Comment by LG — July 11, 2009 @ 1:26 pm
You guys must be the cutest family ever! You are all so pretty and handsome! And WOW, what a place to get married at, love it!!
Comment by Linda — July 11, 2009 @ 1:29 pm
BEAUTIFUL photos of a beautiful family and the butterlies and the temple and… oooh… Prettinesses!
What I can’t get over, is how grown up Maggie looks at that first photo! AMAZING how quickly they grow!
Comment by Zarah — July 11, 2009 @ 1:33 pm
I totally agree!! Wow, that picture of the Manti Temple is gorgeous. I still remember going to see the pageant there when I was going to Ricks. It’s so beautiful and peaceful in that little town. I hope you’re all feeling so much better now. Gorgeous butterfly shot.
Comment by Becky Williams — July 11, 2009 @ 5:20 pm
Wow! You were married there! I must see pictures! Gorgeous shots and I am happy that you had such a fun time!
Comment by staceymichu — July 11, 2009 @ 5:28 pm
I just love how you have a picture for each little paragraph/sentence. It makes it so fun to read…your butterfly picture…..you are quite the photographer!!!!
Comment by Jane — July 12, 2009 @ 7:08 am
How completely random! I was in Manti for the 4th too! I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and had no idea you had connections in Manti. (My husband is from there… and it cracks me up the way they have a name for every bend and curve of those mountains!)
Don’t you just love the program at the park?? Did you end up with any of the “African Frogs”?
Comment by Carrielyn — July 12, 2009 @ 7:12 am
I’m so happy to hear you had a good family time. I agree Manti’s Temple is gorgeous, everytime we had the oportunity to go to Utah, we love visiting as much temples as we can. another fave of mine is St. George!
is good to see you again!!!
Comment by Tere — July 12, 2009 @ 9:24 am
I’m so glad to hear ya’ll had a good time!
Comment by Erika M — July 12, 2009 @ 11:57 am
Oh, the photos are beautiful. Cute little family. Glad you got to get away
Comment by Daniela — July 12, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
You’re so lucky, you’ve got a happy family and great kids! Nice pictures too, very nice view indeed!
Comment by Carla Abellana — July 13, 2009 @ 4:28 pm
Yes, the Manti temple is so gorgeous! Glad you got to get out of town a bit. Sorry you got sick. You’re looking great post-baby though!
Comment by amie — July 14, 2009 @ 5:05 pm
We were just in Manti a few weeks ago as well! We spent the day fishing up Manti Canyon! So beautiful! I do miss having the Manti temple close by! I loved those live sessions! We’ll have to try and go next time we are there!
Looks like you guys had a great time!!! That cute little baby of yours is getting so big already! They grow up too fast! So cute though!
Comment by Mica — July 15, 2009 @ 6:56 am