Seattle Visits Utah

So my oldest brother and his family came to visit us Utahn's last week and let me tell you it was one FUN, CRAZY, BUSY week. However, I wouldn't have changed one thing with it. I loved the time I had with his cute girls and fun wife.

So we had a BBQ up American Fork Canyon (which is one of my most favorite places in the world). And I helped each of my neices and nephew and kids Tye Dye matching shirts.

Then the next night all the grandkids had a sleepover at my Moms and Dads. I took over a bunch of crafts for them all to do. And had their shirts so they could all wear them. We had a couple of games and a movie and all of the kids thought they were in heaven because they had grandma and grandpa to theirselves. Then the girls slept in the trailor and the boys claimed the tent.

When I left the party Clint, Taunya, Terry and I headed up Butterfield Canyon to get a good view of Kennacot Copper. A place my dad worked for years and my Grandpa worked for 30 years or so.

On Monday we took just Clint and his family out on the lake for some one on one. Treg was deteremined to catch a carp that was swimming by the shore. So he wandered down shore from us (with no shoes on) until he finally yelled back I caught one. I thought he was pulling our leg but sure enough he started heading back with a 24" huge carp (still alive) in his net. Terry ran down to help him and this is what he found this huge fish and one big proud smile on his face.

The girls loved the tube and Taunya showed off on the wakeboard. Clint even got up for his first time the first time he tried. That boy has SKILLS I tell ya. He even made it look so easy. My favorite part was the girls would swim out to the tube I was resting on and we would just sit there and talk! I love to hear the things they have to say. When we were done we were all so tired we couldn't think of making dinner. It was so thoughtful of Taunya and Clint to stop by and pick up our favorite on the way home.

Tuesday we went Bowling at Fat Cats in Provo. That was fun to see the kids and each of their bowling techniques. Sometimes my kids get way to competitive and it drives me crazy... But then I wouldn't have it any other way. At least they have the drive to become better at whatever we are doing. After bowling we came back to my house for a BBQ and to play a game. The kids were just fine with playing and it made me realize how wonderful it is to have the cousins enjoy each other. It makes me wish I knew my cousins better. We never had that growing up and I missed it.

Wednesday we hit Pirates Island for lunch and storytime. The kids loved everything about this place! And I didn't mind the prices. Then everyone else went hiking but my kids just wanted to go home and rest before their swim meet that started at 4:00. They all did great here was their times and places. Man I sure love that my kids are sufficient swimmers!

Bowdee Townsend (10) B
1:32.91 Boys 10 100 Free 2nd Place (4.35)
57.49Y Boys 10 50 Fly 1st Place (6.65)
2:03.56 Boys 10 100 Breast 1st Place (0.34)

Matia Townsend (8) G
57.67 Girls 8 50 Free 4th Place (-8.27)
39.78 Girls 8 25 Breast 7th Place (2.50)
41.30 Girls 8 25 Fly 5th Place

Treg Townsend (6) B
39.54 Boys 6 25 Back 3rd Place (-4.67)
45.16 Boys 6 25 Breast 1st Place
45.39 Boys 6 25 Free 5th Pace (2.30)