Monday, July 30, 2012

Good Times with the Folks Down Under

Bryce's brother Ryan, along with his wife Eliza and two boys Peter and Matthew, came to Salt Lake from New Zealand this month.  We were happy to see them again, and to meet Matthew, who is about the same adjusted age as Jack.  Between hiking, date nights, and family BBQs, we had a great visit.  On their last weekend here, we hiked to Timpanogas Cave and took the tour.  All of the cousins did fabulously, and I learned how out of shape I truly am.  

Love, love, love this shot.
Cole was so excited to hike, and asked the ranger if he was "tall enough for this ride."  He enjoyed being with his cousins, as usual.  
The boys:
The boys and I:
The classic baby asleep pose.  
Double the sleeping babies!  (Matthew is in there somewhere.)
Afterwards, we drove up to Tibble Fork Reservoir and enjoyed lunch.  This last shot clearly demonstrates the difference in Cole and Jack.  Cole sits in a chair, not one speck of mud or dirt on him, with his bare feet resting on his shoes so they don't touch that gross, gross ground.  Meanwhile, Jack scoots around in the dust, with dirt all over his face and clothes.  Love how different they are.
It was very nice to visit with our New Zealand family, and spend some time in our beautiful mountains!

2 comments:

Cassie said...

His scooting melts my heart. I wish I like hiking more... so tiring. :)

ryanziwi said...

We loved our time there with you and your beautiful family Danielle. So grateful you guys set aside time to spend with us. Love from NZ, Ryan