UTAH

Our trip started off with a canceled flight to Dallas because of weather... and after waiting in line for half a day... they said that they could get me to Utah LATE that night with a connection in MPLS. Immediately, I asked if we could stay the night in MPLS. So, with great luck... Dennis and I got to spend the night with my mom in the mini-apple.

Boy oh boy... traveling with a non-stop explorer, like Dennis, was very exhausting! Luckily the seat next to me was open. He loved the little desk that he got. When we got off, everyone said what a good traveler he was... I was glad... I couldn't tell. I just thought everyone was dreading being by us.

While in Utah, we went to the Tracy Aviary in SLC. This is Dennis and his cousin Benson ready for some crazy birdies.

And, then they saw some... This is Dennis watching the pelicans eat.

We got to watch a bird show. And, barely made it through before the rain. As, we exited the theatre the down pour began... and they do not have any shelter in the whole park. (the back is not our family)

So, we got soaked on our way to the car. I felt like I was in MN! It even hailed on us!

Good thing Dennis thought it was funny. He was laughing the whole way as I was running.

It was fun.

A little girl time...

The ZOO was really fun for Dennis. He really liked the monkeys this time... He would watch them swing from branch to branch. We got so many compliments on Dennis's little hat that my mom made him. It's hard to get the whole effect in a picture... but it looks like a pirate hat with a tie in the back!

Nonnie bought Dennis some toys to remember his trip.

Papa with his grand boys. The first one is my favorite of Dennis and the second one, was my favorite of Benson, and Myer was pretty consistent for all the pics... what a good sport. Group pictures sure are hard with kids. I'm sure the neighbors were wondering what all the commotion was about...

This is our good-byes at the break of dawn. Dennis with his beautiful Aunt Kristen.

THANKS for such an amazing trip. We loved it.

Sorry to any friends that wanted to see us... I forgot my phone in MPLS and didn't get in til Monday and then I was just too lazy to set anything up for Tuesday (our last day). We still love you and will see you next time.