Utah, the Final Frontier

We just recently returned from our yearly pilgrimage to visit the place of our birth, and revisit our roots. With the rising cost of gas we were a little concerned about the cost of driving, normally it costs us just under $200.00 to make the 1200 mile round trip. This time it was $260.00 (it wasn't as bad as I initially thought it would be) the average price we paid was around $4.00/gal.

This year we had the added bonus of getting to see my Sister Melanie, who came in from Florida, it's been 3-4 years since the last time I saw her and her family. Plus my youngest sister Becky had just given birth to twins just before we came out...so there was a lot going on... and since both of our families live in the same city, It quickly turns into a whirlwind, and by the time it's over your head is spinning so fast, you can't remember what's next.

All in all it was a great trip... we are looking forward to doing it again in November when Stephen leaves on his mission.

Here's a quick recap

• 10 hour drive to get there
• LeBaron family get together
• Local swimming pool with Ron and his family
• Short visit with Becky to see the twins
• 2nd LeBaron family get together
• Fireworks outside the Stadium
• Baptism of Randie's Niece
• Breinholt get together at Jodie's
• Water sports with David (no one died)
• Boys went Dirt Biking (still no deaths)
• 10 hour drive home (me and Stephen... Randie, Justin, and Sarah stayed)
• Camping with Breinholts
• Kids went to Movie's to see Walle
• other various visits and activity's
• Randie, Justin and Sarah flew home

A few pictures...


The Twins







Fireworks on the 4th





Swimming