Utah 9-14

In September, I got to go stay with Jackson and Daniel for a week while Katie and Joey went on a cruise to the Bahamas. The boys were well-prepped, because Jackson said good-bye to his parents and seemed happy to be with me until they returned. This is him with his dad the night before they left.

 

 We went to Pioneer Park for an outing, and Jackson spotted his best friend, Jack, and his mom as we passed by the playground, so they got to play together until Daniel was ready to go home.

 Abby and Kevin went to church with me Sunday, so we could manage the kids together, and stayed to visit afterward.

 I got to take Jackson to his first day of preschool at a most amazing, fun place. There are animals, a fun playground, and a fun teacher. He loved it.

 We went on an outing up Hobble Creek Canyon where Jackson enjoyed throwing rocks in the water.

 On the way to the airport, Joey and I stopped by to see Kevin and Abby in their new apartment in American Fork.

It looks pretty homey!

NEWPORT BEACH HOUSE

We had a great time in Newport Beach the week of the 4th of July. The house was a little dumpy, but it was big enough and right on the beach.

These cousins love each other!

Everyone wanted to be in a picture with Daniel.

We were really happy Jake and the kids could make it for part of the week.

Photo-bomber!

Katie and Daniel

That's the house we stayed in right behind Carly and Rich. On the boardwalk, it's acceptable to hang your towels out on the balcony- especially when the place doesn't have a washer and dryer!

Barb and Evan out for an early stroll.

It was so good to have Jake come!

These kids are digging for sand crabs. They caught quite a few.

Bella couldn't get enough of holding this happy baby.

Abby went to Disneyland one day with Joey, Katie, and Jackson.

Newport Pier wasn't too far away- just a nice walk.

A dead sand crab. It was a big one!

Daniel loved to go out for walks in his carrier.

Sunset on the pier.

Since we didn't get to see Katy's family, here is a great picture of them!

There were no fireworks in Newport, but if you looked closely, you could see some in Long Beach.