This is The Place and Thanksgiving Gardens....

This Is The Place

Last Friday my Mom took us up to This Is The Place Monument. It was SO fun. It was such a great way for the kids to learn a little about history, especially with Pioneer day coming up. Brayden was really into it, and wanted to go into every building and wanted to know every story behind every house. We weren't sure exactly what their was to do up there, but once we got there we weren't able to do everything they had to offer. They had pony rides, carriage rides, train rides, a petting zoo, a puppet show, and crafts in a lot of the different houses. They had people on the streets interacting with the people.

The kids got to learn how the Pioneers combed the sheep wool and then how it was turned into yarn. They also got to see how they washed and ironed their clothes. They decided they wouldn't like to have to do their laundry that way. (They especially loved it because their was a story about it in the Friend this month.)

They got to see how the men went to the Barber shop and got their face shaved. Brayden thought it was kind of silly but played along for us.

They learned how they had to hunt, and one of Brigham Young's bodyguards shot this boar. Afterwards they got to make Arrowhead necklaces.

They also helped with the printing press and made their own Declaration of Independence. They made red, white and blue necklaces. They learned how leather was imprinted and got to make their own design. We also met Sister Hinckley's sister and saw the tiny little cabin that their father was born in. We heard so many neat stories and it really makes you appreciate the ones that came before us. We can't wait to go back and see all the things that we missed out on because of some tired kids.

Thanksgiving Gardens

Today we went down to the Thanksgiving Gardens. The kids had fun playing in their splash park, and exploring the bear caves. They also felt victorious after going through their maze. The park is so pretty and it was fun to walk around and see the beautiful flowers. They had fun playing with Brooks and Breckon. Kade and Breckon are like two peas in a pod, they are so funny to watch.

Now, why can't I have flowers like these in my yard. Oh, ya...it would take effort.

These kids really wear me out when we try leaving the house, so I talked my little brother into going to help me with crowd control. He is so great with the kids. He plays with them and keeps them engaged. They just love RyRy. Even other little kids at the park were coming up to him and talking to him. This one little girl sat and talked to him for about 20 min. Her mom thought it was so funny, she was taking pictures of her little girl with him. He just has such a lovable quality about him.

He was even crawling through tunnels that he didn't fit in, just to make the kids happy.



One more week to squeeze in some fun and the kids are back to school!!!!