Utah or bust!

This was our 1st Family Road Trip was to Utah to spend time with the Holders. We couldn't wait to introduce them to our son, celebrate Caleb's 2nd birthday, and encourage our sweet friends. It's a 7 hr drive from Henderson to Brigham City...made longer (about 2 hrs longer) with our yummy little 4 1/2 month old along...who did fabulous in the car, by the way. We pretty much stopped every 3 or 4 hours to feed the baby, let him kick in the back of the van, and to stretch our legs. Colton slept a majority of the trip up and back...which was great while driving but made for a very funky (and late!) sleep schedule for this mommy and daddy.

Sunday afternoon: stretching out after a long morning in the car.

my hot hubby. i love him.
rockin my new sling...and catching the baby in the middle of a yawn.
Colton loved the green trees and wouldn't stop staring at them. It was cute!

Happy 2nd Birthday to Caleb Aaron!

Sunday night: dinner with Patty and Keith. Colton had so much fun playing and reading!

Colton was entralled with Patty.

Sunday night: we stayed with Bob & Karen (Joel's parents).

In the morning we drank some of the best coffee we've ever had--it was delish!

Colton enjoying his stretches with Karen.

Colton was "supposed" to be sleeping. And yet he was wide awake, playing, laughing, and being silly with Daddy.

having too much fun to sleep!

Monday lunch: Colton loved Chick-fil-a and this mommy's craving was sat-is-fied.

Wes and Caleb doing a puzzle.

Caleb's "rocking chair".

Caleb's giggles would make Colton laugh. seeing these 2 boys together melted my heart.

all tuckered out from playing

Caleb would just watch Colton...and Colton would just watch Caleb.

a beautiful thing...Bradi's boy and my boy playing together. wish we lived closer!!

Bradi and I prayed for this:

Husbands who love God and are best friends.

being blessed by having a son who brings such joy.

the girls and their little boys.

we love the Holders!

thank you Joel and Bradi for a wonderful weekend. It was a joy to celebrate your son's 2nd birthday.

(Caleb was mad that we were leaving. How sweet is that little boy??)