Thursday, July 10, 2008

Our 4th of July Mega-Vacation

We had quite the time down in Utah. It all started with a weeks worth of extra studying in order for us to really appreciate our time in Utah. It was painful, but we got it done. Upon our arrival we spent the evening with Cindy's parents and she was able to spend some time with her Kitties that she has been talking about pretty much since the day we left town.

Friday we slept in and then went to the Zoo with a couple of our Nieces and a Nephew. It was really fun, but Hogle Zoo has changed a lot since I was there. They apparently completely took out the Hippo house and the large cat house. The Hippo exhibit was replaced with a big Carousel. Ya, cause when I think Zoo, I think Merry-Go-Round. Anyway, the cat house was replaced with a large asian animal exhibit.

After the Zoo, we went back to the my parents house for the Party/BBQ. Cindy's parents came along as well, so it was nice to spend time with both sides of the family. At night we walked to Sugar House Park to watch the show. We went to the Highland High Soccer Field which was right next to where they launched the rockets from, so we had a great view! So great, that the debris from the fireworks fell on us throughout the show. Kinda scary actually, there was even a little girl who got nailed by a falling firework that was still on FIRE! She was ok, but I wouldn't blame her for being kinda freaked out.

Saturday, we went to the Pool with my sisters and their kids. It was so much fun to be able to spend time with my nieces and nephews. We had a blast. That night we went to Provo to go to Dinner, Ice Cream, and bowling with my cousins.

It was so nice to spend time with many of those whom we don't get to see as often anymore. It was a very nice weekend.

2 comments:

Rachel said...

We went to Hogle Zoo in May and I was really disappointed about the hippos too. What happened to them? And the big cat house was a major disappointment as well.

Cristi said...

We miss you guys!!!! :(