the first 6 days

Wow... We have had so much going on since we left Yakima.  This summer break has started out well and I can't believe that it's almost been a week.  I apologize for the novel, it is just for my own journaling efforts. :)

Jake and I left Yakima on Thursday morning and headed out for Boise where we would stay the night.  We set off early to get some visits in before it got too late.  Our first visit was with Jake's grandparents Grandma Marge and Grandpa Matt.  They live in Caldwell, ID and are always thrilled to have a visit.  Joshie always of course brings some great entertainment to the table.  Within the first couple minutes he found the house phone and pressed the big, red emergency button that automatically calls 911.  Grandpa Matt called him a "little rat" and wasn't exactly happy about the phone call, but Jake and I died laughing.  Within 10 minutes there was a police officer at the door. :) Too funny!

Josh also enjoyed spending some time playing the organ with Grandma Marge.  She is definitely a trooper.  At 94 she was picking Josh up and playing with him.  It's always a lot of fun to see family.

Our next visit in Boise was to see my college roommate's Natalie Hessing and Natalie Moon.  They are cousins, conveniently located right next door to each other and both about 36-37 weeks pregnant.  :) I was thrilled to be able to see them and catch up a little bit. They are great friends!

We stayed the night in Boise and headed off to Salt Lake in the morning. After a visit with Jake's Grandma June in Tremonton we arrived in South Jordan in the afternoon.  It was very exciting to see my family again.  I always enjoy being close to them.

Friday evening we went over to see my sister's twins she had just two weeks ago, Adisyn and Liam.  They are absolutely adorable and it's amazing how easily and quickly you forget about how small they are and how much they sleep.  It was so good to see them and especially good to see that they were healthy. 

The next morning we were busy at a softball game for my home stake and then in the afternoon went to have dinner with my grandparents (Lorin's parents)  the Hunt's in Orem.  They are in their mid-90's and so amazing!  They are always great to visit with and take such interest in all of their families lives.  Love them!

Sunday was Father's Day and after church, the whole family came over for lunch to celebrate Father's Day.  It was so fun to catch up and see everyone.  I miss them very much and I always enjoy the opportunity to visit and see them.  This lunch included great company and excellent burgers (the famous Hunt burgers).  I was stuffed to say the least. 

BIG Joshua with little Liam

That evening we went over to my Dad's house to have dinner with them and the family.  Joshie was the best to watch because he was definitely excited to see their dogs.  He was basically screaming the whole night! I have never seen him have so much energy or hear him scream so much ever.  It was a lot of fun and definitely always good to catch up with family members.

Monday, after breakfast at IHOP with the fam, Jake, Josh, Me, and Enoch went for hike up Ensign Peak.  When we lived here last year we went for a drive up there, but could not hike it because I was about 36 weeks pregnant.  It was a nice hike, pretty steep, but it had a beautiful view. 

Tuesday, Jake and I headed up to hike to see Timpanogos Cave, something I had always wondered why I never saw it as a kid.  It was yet another steep hike, but we made it up in good timing.  Josh did well on the hike, but kind of lost it in the caves, but I think that's because he gets tired of being held.  The cave was really neat and the hike up was perfect. The weather was mild and beautiful and it really turned out to be a beautiful day.

That evening we met up with my Dad and his family to celebrate Kathie's Birthday.  We went mini-golfing at Mulligans and then out to eat at Texas Roadhouse.  It was a great evening and we definitely enjoyed our time together!

Today was a much needed relaxing day.  We started out by visiting my Grandpa Lundberg. Grandma passed away this October and so he gets pretty lonely.  It was good to see him and visit with him.  In all of these visits I'm glad that family is able to see Joshua and watch him grow.  After that visit, we took some flowers up to Grandma. 

This afternoon, Jake and I drove up to Kennecott Copper Mine just west of my parent's house.  Last time I had been there was many years ago and so it was good to see it again.  It has grown and changed so much since I was last there and it was good to be able to read about it and know what's going on.  Here are a few pictures...