In The Land of Zoobies - Utah Trip 2009

A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that "individuality" is the key to success. ~Robert Orben

Marc Matthews graduated from BYU so we headed for a fun vacation to Utah

First Stop - Tom's Favorite - Del Taco
Second Stop - Heather's Favorite - Thanksgiving Point

Look at those beautiful mountains in the background!

This picture is a reminder to me NOT to be so rude to people. A lady asked if I wanted her to take a family picture of us, and according to Tom, I gave her the snobbiest look (you can ask Tom for a demonstration) - me? Really? SORRY It happened 3 times in Utah.

Preston thought this picture was pretty funny.

Aunt Jamie and Uncle Bill graciously allowed us to stay at their house which was the most comfortable, family friendly hotel in Utah.

Texas Longhorn Staredown! I've seen Branden and Preston give the same look to each other.

While the family was at graduation - we headed to another one of my favorites Monte L. Bean Museum

After Marc came over for a picture - you conquered an elephant Marc! (that's corny)

One day we went to BYU and the boys just ran around and played. It brought memories back when I would walk from class to class thinking about what the future would hold. It was strange being there with my kids. Life is better than I ever expected it to be.

Marc's graduation party featured Cafe Rio!!! We were privledge to have bottles (yes BOTTLES) of their dressing. I would have brought some back to Washington and savored each drop, except it was all eaten. I wasn't surprised.

A proud moment captured on camera.

A visit to the Discovery Children's Museum - favorite part was the water tube section. Tom loved the magnet board - maybe Tom should get a job with magnets?

Did you know Aunt Jamie is a farmer? This visit she had horses (I mustn't forget the scare I gave Cricket which resulted in a nice bruise on the leg!) and PIGS - Beyonce & Boomer.

Preston watched the pigs in the safety of a tire.

Fearless Wesley learned how to safely feed the piglets from his hand.

The pigs were Preston's highlight of the trip!

Temple Visit on Sunday

Visit to Grandpa & Claire's

I must also include in this post the amusing visit we had with the Jensons. Seeing 2 guns, tons of toys, a beautiful new house - with fabulous paint colors, and lots of laughs we sadly left hoping one day we would live closer to each other.

See you again in a couple of years Utah!!

THANK YOU UNCLE BILL & AUNT JAMIE for sharing your house, Cricket, Lady, Beyonce & Boomer (and Timmy too!) We shall come again.