Manti trip

This is kind of blurry, but this is us in front of the Manti Temple at the Mormon Miracle Pageant. We had a great trip to Manti where we attended the temple, ate at the famous BBQ turkey pageant dinner, took in a quilt show, and sat in the freezing cold weather for the pageant!

20 Weeks and a BOY!

We found out today that junior is indeed a boy! We are both so excited and even acquired a baby BYU sweatshirt in honor of today. You've got to train them early, right? The ultrasound looked beautiful and junior is measuring exactly right on for my due date on October 19th.

Holt Family Reunion

The Holt Reunion was a blast! The Holts are incredible people. Everyone is so kind, fun, and strong in the gospel. This is Kimball with his parents and siblings.

Four of the six brothers. I am glad I married one of them!

Washington D.C.

Ford Theater where Lincoln was shot

The World War Memorial (built before WW II)

WW II memorial--my favorite

Joanna hung out with us while we walked around to the various monuments

Blake and Heather at Mt. Vernon--George Washington's estate

Kimball and I were excited to go back to D.C. after spending a couple days there last summer. We loved it. Going to Mt. Vernon and touring the grounds and mansion house was a real treat.

Gettybsurg, PA

Our fun nephew, Adam, tagged along with us on our drive to Gettysburg. It was so funny. We were driving right behind his family. At a stoplight, Adam jumped out and ran to our car. He said, "my brothers are being mean to me. Can I ride with you guys?" :)

The site of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

Gettysburg was probably my favorite activity of the trip. This famous civil war battle seemed like the turning point for the Union to be able to win.

Hershey Park and Chocolate World, PA

Us with Kenley and Erin and some choc-o-late!


Robin with Kaylyn and Emily in the back

I got to hang out with these two cute kids, Julia and Nathan, while all the non-pregnant people got to ride the big rides. It sure was fun to see the joy on these little kids' faces.

Nancy with her darling son, James. Nancy is the reason we had this reunion! Great planning on Nancy and Ray's part.

This was one of the best parts of our trip! The Hershey company really is making a killing on their Disney-like theme park and chocolate world. We all wore the same shirts, so it was really fun to see each other throughout the park.

Arlington National Cemetery

The changing of the guards for the tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The beautiful marble building that stands at the head of the cemetery

I enjoyed my second trip to Arlington, especially since it was so close to Memorial Day. It made me think of my grandpas who both honorably served in wars.

Valley Forge, PA

The George Washington Memorial

Some of the cabins that the soldiers slept in. Inside they looked pretty grim.

Valley Forge is the site of a famous revolutionary war battle. We didn't get to spend a lot of time here, but their visitor's center was so neat in explaining the battle and the war itself.