This October we took a trip out to Utah because my parents were going to be in town from Brasil for some mission training and my sister, Jenna, was also going to be in town. It was so much fun because the trip was over conference weekend. Conference weekend is always when I get the most homesick for my family because we always had the tradition of going down to Wales over conference and spending the weekend together as a family. I haven't been home over conference in years and it was so much fun to relive some of those memories with my family!
Here we are getting on the plane to go to Utah! We were a little worried that Savannah would be bad because, even though this was her fourth trip flying, this was her first time flying while mobile! Although she didn't sleep the entire way and was a little antsy overall she was really good!
So excited!
We spent the first night at the "Wilkins' Hotel." My sister and her family had formed towels into swans and left mints on our pillows. Our room had a key card and we even had a concierge list of things to do while visiting. It was so adorable. Her family always has great ideas and are always willing to have us come stay!
The next morning we woke up and drove down to Wales for conference. On the way we saw a lot of fields that looked like the one below. The sprinklers had been left on in the field and overnight the water had frozen. It was really amazing to see!
During conference Savannah was able to spend some time with grandma and grandpa. my favorite part of our visit was seeing her interact with them and get to spend time with them!
Savannah also enjoyed stealing her cousins swing for a little while.
Between sessions we roasted hot dogs and marshmallows over the fire pit and then David took Savannah on her first four-wheeler ride!
That night the husbands all left for the priesthood session. We stayed with the kids and decorated pumpkins and had a great time!
Once back from Wales we had a fast and furious week seeing people and doing other fun things! One day we went the Peppermint Place, a candy making factory. Savannah loved the window where you could watch the candy being made. She stood there and watched almost the whole time we were there!
David and I also had a nice day trip to Salt Lake City.
At Temple Square we went up to see the Christus and without being prompted Savannah said "Jesus!" It was such a sweet moment and a reminder that she knows him better than I do!
While in Salt Lake we also went to the Planetarium. Savannah's favorite parts were the huge machine that dropped balls from one floor to the next and the wind machine.
We also traveled to Mars and the Moon!!!
Later that night we went to see our friends, Jake and Danielle. They were so sweet and made us dinner and yummy dessert. We loved being able to see them. I don't know why I didn't take any pictures though! Afterwards Savannah was very tired!
Here's some other fun pictures of our Utah trip.
Wishing Aunt Kimber a Happy Birthday!
Trying on the pumpkin head.
Matching at Arctic Circle!
Girls day at The Chocolate for Kimber's birthday. This was one of my favorite things we did the whole time we were home. I love my mom and sisters!
Savannah trying her first sucker (from Brick Oven).
Lounging at Uncle Doug's and Aunt Joanna's.
With Grandma and Grandpa Wilkins
One morning we went to David's cousin's house and had breakfast. These two cute cousins were hilarious together! Here they are having fun in the mirror!
Sweet Lewis
Lewis and Savannah, the current two youngest grandkids.
The last night there my parents set up their projector and we all watched a movie as a family. This is a pretty cute pic of all of the grandkids!
Princess Savannah!
