I decided to run away with the kids to Idaho to visit family for a week. What fun! Until I can convince T to move us closer, this may have to become a regular tradition. We got to attend the Twin Falls temple open house and spend lots of time playing with cousins.

Family Vacation Fun

We spent the last week in California and had a blast! First we went to Sequioa National Park to see the giant trees. The kids were so impressed and wanted to climb on top of everything. We did climb to the top of Moro Rock, which has over 350 stairs cut into the side of it to make it easier. Did I say easier? These days I can hardly get my pregnant body up my 14 stairs at home!!! But after about 6 rest breaks on my part, we were all on top and the view was awesome! See my kids with their cool new shades? We're not used to the sun in the Pacific Northwest. ;)

Then off to southern California to stay with family and spend 4 days at Disneyland! This was our first time and we weren't sure what to expect. Boy was it hot! They had a heat wave while we were there and a couple of the days were around 100 degrees! We drank lots of water and stuck to the shade whenever possible and the kids declared this the best vacation ever. They met their favorite characters (J cracked us up by declaring he hates princesses and refusing to even make eye contact with one) and tried out lots of new rides. The girls went with their dad on their first major roller coaster (California Screamin') at Disney California Adventures and LOVED it! And of course one of the best parts was swimming in Brian and Wendy's pool at the end of each day. The girls are already planning the next trip.