Our trip home was great this year. We packed in so many fun activities and visited with our family and friends that the time flew by. Our first visit was to Orem to see my nephew Nate before he left for his two year LDS mission to Forth, TX. We were able to visit for a few hours and I am so grateful for this opportunity. As the oldest nephew in our family, he became like one of my own at times - and I am so proud of the young man he has become in spite of tremendous trial and difficulty. He is a great guy! We also had the chance to see the process on the Provo City Temple. It is amazing! I have always loved the tabernacle and love seeing it stay true to that design. It will be a beautiful temple.
Our next special visitor was Jax - the Hill families newest addition. He is Katie's youngest and we snuggled and held him as much as possible on our trip. Seriously there is nothing better than a new baby, and he is adorable.
While in Idaho we couldn't help but drive up to the Rexburg Temple. This is one you can spot from the freeway, but getting up close and seeing the amazing Idaho sky against it makes it even more beautiful.
I wanted to take the kids to some of my favorite spots - so the Sand Bar was a must. This place never disappoints… the kids love it, and I always get to visit with some friends from home who either still live here or are visiting.
My mom and I took the kids hiking up to Mesa Falls and stopped at 511 Main in Ashton for some huckleberry ice-cream. Notice Lyv stealing a lick from Max…little weasel.
A trip home wouldn't be complete with at least a dozen trips to the sno - shack! Delicious!!
I took the kids out to Ryan's grave and noticed the Superman key chain and couldn't resist a picture.
Lyvie Jeanne with Great Grandma Jeanne. Lyv calls Grandma Jeanne, "her" grandma since they share a name. They have a special relationship and I am so glad that Olyvia will have memories of Grandma. She is a truly great woman.
Finally we had to pick up Shawn from the airport in SLC so we took the opportunity to visit Temple Square with the kids. I always enjoy seeing all the beautiful buildings and being reminded of my own heritage and ancestors that helped settle this valley.
I am always inspired by the sight of the SLC temple - it reminds me again and again of the importance of my faith in my life and the opportunity I have to be with my family for eternity.
The last stop was in Logan on our way to Bear Lake - the Logan Temple. I had never been there so we quickly pulled over and walked around the grounds. My grandma and grandpa Hill were sealed in this temple and it like all of the temples always brings a great feeling of peace. At this point the kids where sick of taking pictures…so I am lucky to have convinced them to indulge me one more time:)
Our trip home was great this year. We packed in so many fun activities and visited with our family and friends that the time flew by. Our first visit was to Orem to see my nephew Nate before he left for his two year LDS mission to Forth, TX. We were able to visit for a few hours and I am so grateful for this opportunity. As the oldest nephew in our family, he became like one of my own at times - and I am so proud of the young man he has become in spite of tremendous trial and difficulty. He is a great guy! We also had the chance to see the process on the Provo City Temple. It is amazing! I have always loved the tabernacle and love seeing it stay true to that design. It will be a beautiful temple.
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