The Journey Home

We left Utah early on Monday morning to start our three-day drive home to Houston. We spent the night in Albuquerque after a long day of driving. The next day we stopped in Roswell, New Mexico. We met some interesting folk at the local museum and learned about the history of why Roswell is so alien crazy.

We made it to Abilene, Texas, that night via Waco. I got to see the famous silos that appear in Chip and Joanna Gaines' home improvement show and to visit the Magnolia stores. It was about 105 degrees, so we didn't walk around for very long.

We arrived home safely on Wednesday and are back home with Bruce, who said he was going to miss the peace and quiet now that we were back. There is lots to catch up on at home. Savitri is organizing her room before school, Bruce is preparing to go to college, and Ben is busy building things for and organizing his shop.

Savitri and I made time to go to our friend Mallory's birthday party. It was a fancy tea party and we enjoyed seeing our friends we hadn't seen in the six weeks we've been gone.

We have lots of changes going on at home with school starting and Bruce leaving and Rohan coming home in November. Life just keeps moving and moving. We are grateful for our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ who help us to stay sane despite everything.












 

Summer Road Trip Part IV: The Baby and Utah (and the Baby!)

The best part of our trip to Utah was (of course!) meeting baby Adelaide Savitri Gale. She was born on July 8. She stole our hearts. Brie and Sam did a good job.

We were all able to hold her.

Savitri got to hold the baby and the fur baby! We are so grateful Brie and baby are well.

Grandma, Savitri, and I toured the Mrs. Cavanaugh's chocolate factory. The best part was the samples.

We also went to Herriman to visit Amanda and David. We met their sugar gliders, Pip and Bandit. Ben had to work most of the week.

He was able to take Friday off though, and Grandpa Lynn took us on a four-wheeler ride up Farmington Canyon to the radio towers. The weather was perfect and the view stunning.

We played lots of games and watched home improvement shows with Grandpa and Grandma. We love visiting them.

On Saturday we went to a festival in Ogden. There were so many fun street vendors and artists to see.

 Most of the family came over for dinner on Sunday to send us off. We leave on our three-day drive home tomorrow morning.

Summer Road Trip Part III: Fourth of July in Wyoming

 Lander lights up the sky for the 4th of July every year. We timed our visit to Edwin and Jennifer's house so we could see all the pyrotechnics coming from people's houses all over the city. In the morning, Savitri got to walk in the parade with her cousins James, Robert, and John. It was really hot.

Ben and Edwin got to go for a hike to the falls past Sinks Canyon and then go fishing later in the week. They went to a special fishing hole and caught about 50 each!

Savitri was living her best life getting to play with Sprite, Edwin's dog, and with her cousins. We also did a few crafts.

Anne taught us how to paint with bleach and we made some fun black shirts. Jen booked us an art night at a studio where we made some very cool fabric art. I really want to try it again.

We tried to go see a Native American dance show, but it got rained out after one dance. 

The best part of the week was the birth of our niece Adelaide Savitri Gale! She was born on July 8th, weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and was 21 inches long. Mostly she was just beautiful. Brie and Sam did a good job.

They wrapped her up in a blanket I made for her from Granny's yarn. We love our cute Adelaide.

Bruce continues to enjoy his time alone at home. So far a toilet broke and Aunt Susan helped him to fix it. Last night we found out that our upstairs air conditioner is out, so Bruce will have to help deal with that too.

Elder Butler is doing well and staying very busy in Payson, Utah. We can't wait for him to call us tomorrow on his P-day.