The Staycation

There was an article in the travel section of the paper about how dumb it is to have a vacation close to home. Apparently, that writer is paid much more than we are, because to us, it seemed like a good idea.

Examining the flora and fauna
Justin had Thursday and Friday off and we had originally planned to go to Pine View with Justin's family. Sadly, we live two hours (translate: $60 gas money) away. So, we opted to do a "staycation." So, Tribune writer, here's to you.

It started Thursday morning with Justin making a list of things we needed and wanted to do...We completed all but two needs and two wants.

We started with a chocolate chip cookie experiment...leaving cookie dough in the fridge for two days will make your cookies MUCH moister (I despise the word moist. It sounds so dirty.)

Justin and Andrew practicing taking pictures

We had friends for dinner on Pioneer Day which ended with a fine holiday greeting..."Happy Pioneer Day! May you never have to cross the plains!"

Luckily it's blurry so you can't see how hard Andrew is crying..

We went shopping (mostly window). We made homemade ice cream. We learned a new song on the guitar. We watched Step Up 2. We read books together. We went hiking. We went swimming. We tried to go to Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point, but Andrew fell asleep by the time we got there. Kind of sad. I would have liked a picture of Justin petting a goat.

We had more friends for dinner on Friday due to an unfortunate car breaking down incident. We missed you, Cooks!Small Martin, Small Hedin and Two Small Dodds.

New trail above Pleasant Grove...

Swimming is a delight on a hot summer afternoon

We learned a good lesson..."It doesn't matter what time it is, as long as you're spending it together." (Days of '47 Parade)