Utah vacation

Alas, our long awaited trip to see our family and friends in Utah...

During our 12 hour drive, we were lucky enough to see several deer, an owl, prairie dogs and a coyote. Furthermore, we were especially lucky that the kids and baby did SO well. Helped us keep our sanity.


Arilyn and my nephew Kaden, who is 6 weeks younger than her.

Kyler and aunty being goobers!

My brother, Joey and his son, Kaden

My nephews, Orion and Gabriel

My brother, Johnny with Ari.

My sister, Danielle with my 18 month old niece, (Johnny's daughter) Bella.

Lexi, Gabriel (both 6--born the same day), Orion (a few weeks from being 8) and Kyler (9).

Bella loved hanging out in Kaden's swing.

My brothers, nephews, Ari and I.

Lexi and 4 year old Kennedee.

Lexi and Rowan, these 2 are a year apart.

Almost 2 year old Navy.

Jared playing.

Meeting aunts, uncles and grandpa for the first time. She was overwhelmed, to say the least.

Aunt Candice and Ari.

The Juarez 3.

Swinging with Bella.

Ari was in love with Kaden!

All of the kids on my side. There are 7 now!

Sleeping in...Lexi, aunty and Kyler.

Boondock's with the Endos! Jared getting attacked by the Lexis.

Mini golf.

Racing.

Ari with aunt Sandra.

Ari's first time in a swing, she loved it. "Weee!!"

Such a great dad.

Bella's pretty toes.

We had a mini photo shoot with the babies. It started out rough, ha ha.

The Juarez family.

Our nephew, Teagan, 8.

Our nephew, Talon, who will be 4 in Sept.

Jared, his sister Christina and his mom Carol.

Aunt Nicole and Ari.

Rowan and Talon.

We met up with an old friend and her daughters.

Amie and her daughters Madelyn and Brooklyn.

Treehouse Museum.

Very funny, Kyler, Jaden, Brendan, Teagan, Rowan and Talon were all in the participlay. (Lexi and Kennedee didn't want to)

Aunt Christina and 5 month old Marley

Jared and his siblings (minus Candice): Nicole, Christina and Ian. Ari was screaming "mama!"

We had a fantastic trip! Thanks to all of those who helped make it so great. Sorry to Erica for getting sick during our day together at Boondock's (yuck) but thanks for understanding. I cannot wait for the next get together!!