A very blurry picture of the St. George temple.For Thanksgiving this year we loaded up the kids and drove for 20 hours to St. George Utah to spend the holiday with Paul's family. Being 8 months prego, I was worried that it would be awful that long in the car. Honestly it wasn't that bad at all, we've trained our kids from birth how to travel long distances in a car.
We loved seeing all of the Watts' side of the family, and had a fabulous Thanksgiving feast. We always have a blast with Paul's family. We ate lots of food, played games, watched lots of football(oh joy) went to the movies and even braved shopping at 4am on black Friday (thanks Mimi and Papa for staying with the kids so we could go)!! Total crazy experience. Paul and I have been plenty of times, but this time was different. People were getting knocked down (Paul's Aunt being one of them) and some lady had the nerve to keep shoving me in the back with her cart! We were all corralled in the isles like cows and she kept shoving me in the back trying to get me to move! I turned around quickly and said rather harshly, "stop pushing me, I can't move!" She didn't even apologize, but she did stop. I think this lady learned her lesson: Don't shove an 8 month pregnant girl in the back at 5 in the morning!
One of my highlights of the trip was seeing Matt and Amy and their sweet kids. They drove down from Provo to spend some time with us. We ate at In-N-Out, played mini golf (so much fun!) went to the lighting ceremony at the St. George Temple, attended a session and even went swimming. We loved seeing them and I was so sad to say goodbye. It's hard not knowing when I'll see them again. Amy and Matt, thanks again for coming and bringing me the best homemade truffles and buckeye balls ever, it was the best 2 lbs I ever gained!
Studly bachelor, Uncle D and LuLu at the lighting ceremony (btw, I made the beanie Eliza is wearing during the long car ride. Luckily for me, I don't get car sick so I was able to make everyone in my family one)
The other Aunt Amy, and Uncle Spencer. The cutest newlyweds ever!! Actually they've been married for 2 years now but still act like they're just married. I miss them too.
Mimi and Papa!
Aunt Amy (my sister) and sweet little Bella. Sorry Matt, I didn't get a picture of you. The one time I bring out my camera and you were no where to be found.
two peas in a pod!
Me, Z and my big Daddy!
Handsome boys. Paul, his brothers and his Dad. I know, Paul looks nothing like his brothers
My little sis and I after our awesome session. I kept grabbing Amy's hand so she could feel Ruby squirm all over the place.
Big Momma, Mimi, and Amy
This is how my kids slept each night. 3 to a bed, the best thing we ever thought of. There were a couple of nights two of the kids would end up on the floor in that little space between the wall and the bed.
All Aboard! Checking out of our great hotel, the Abby Inn
Some of the sights along the way home. Totally breathtaking isn't it?
Glen Canyon, Arizona
Snow in Arizona. We couldn't resist.
At one point during our car ride Grant got a hold of the camera. I ended up deleting about 20 videos he made of his Lego's. We wondered why he was having such a good 'ole time in the back seat for hours. The rest of the photos are pictures Grant took without us knowing, but I thought I would post them since they pretty much show exactly what most of our trip looked like!
