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Pumpkin Patch
During Fall Break we visited our favorite pumpkin patch, Jaker’s in Springville. We went through the corn mazes, the kids covered themselves in corn at the granary and corn pits, went repeatedly on…
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Provo River Rafting Utah
We had a blast floating down the Provo River in an inflatable raft! This was the most AWESOME end-of-summer ward activity with our ward! Life jackets, a bus to shuttle us to the…
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Hiking We Will Go
Living on a mountain near park lands means lots of hiking opportunities. We’ve been exploring near our home with our kids. I’ve quickly learned how to make it really enjoyable for us: hats,…
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Spring Break at the Zoo
We spent the morning at the Hogle Zoo for the first time since the pandemic! The kids received binoculars, a year’s pass to the zoo, and “zoo passports” as part of their Easter…
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Living Planet Aquarium
It has been years since we’ve been to the aquarium, and the kids were so excited! We attended a friend’s birthday party at the aquarium while the pandemic measures are going on, so…
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Grotto Falls Trail
Early morning on a weekend in June was great with kids since we had the place to ourselves! There were too many people during COVID-19 on an afternoon when the cool waterfall would…
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Devil’s Punchbowl Hike
Jer and I have fond memories of hiking Devil’s Punchbowl as kids in California. I remember going on an elementary school field trip and feeling like it was an extraordinary place because ladybugs…
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Two Little Boys and Trains
Every morning when I wake up for the past month I feel a little hand on my face and the sweet little voice attached to the hand says, “Mom, trains! Trains!” He looks…
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Lily’s 8th Birthday Zoo Trip
Happy birthday to my not so little girl! My giggly baby is now a giggly mini-adult with dancing shoes and the curiosity of a scientist. My imaginative artist who still loves animals… She…
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Utah’s Hogle Zoo
Riding the Rhino statue at Utah’s Hogle Zoo Our summer would not be complete for our family without a trip to our local zoo! It was our animal-loving 2 year old W’s first time,…
