The day we left St. George- these two were all tuckered out from all the playing we did! Here are some highlights of our pilgrimage back to the motherland!
Home Sweet Home! 
Our Family took a trip back home to St. George to see family, do some temple work, and bless baby Luke. I got pictures of Luke on my parents camera, so even though I don't have pictures posted of that now, I will post some when they send them to us. We had an awesome time & here are some pictures and highlights of our trip.
One Day, we'd like to have a small cabin up there! Ah...Heaven!
The best part about the whole trip was seeing family and how much the nephews and nieces have grown. I couldn't believe this was Harrison- obviously taller than me and catching right up to Bryan. Harrison is such a sweet and kind boy- and smart as a whip! Harrison, if you keep that up- your going to be a Rocket Scientist! (side note when Harrison was a little boy, his teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up- he said, I want to be a Rocket Scientist- his teacher explained to him- well you have to be a genius to become a rocket scientist. Without skipping a beat Harrison said- "I AM A GENIUS!" - Its true- he is!
Penn just playing in the sink after dinner at Julies
Isaac & Karter. What cute little boy cousins!
Grandma Mary Anne- she is the BEST. Isaac loved talking to her and going to pre-school with her every morning- Isaac LOVES grandma Mary Anne:)
Penn up on Pine Valley Mountain. He was climbing over the rocks and tree stumps- the fresh mountain air was so crisp- and the view was just beautiful.
Bryan, Penn, & Papa Penn. We had quite the picnic up on the mountain!
Bryan & I went on a date we went to the Brick Oven for dinner and went to the temple visitor center to see the new Thomas S. Monson film. It was called- On The Lords Errand. It spoke about the service that President Monson has given over his lifetime and the commitment and testimony that he has of the Savior. It was a great date- and wonderful to be back at the temple where we were sealed for time and all eternity!
Jamie, Mik'L, Jaesi, Ambur, Me, & Ashley. We got together at 25 main- and got caught up on what everyone was up to- and just had a great laugh. And, I just have to say, everyone is still SO CUTE- and SO FUN! It was Great to see old friends again and reminisce.
When Bryan was in the National Gaurd- Jens Lovell was one of his best friends. He recently opened up this cross-fit gym in St. George. Bryan & I went there to do a work out. Lets just say, we were both pretty sore for the next few days. Jens is awesome- and we were so grateful that he made time for us to come see him that day:)
Penn- you have perfect squat form! He's going to be our little cross-fit baby!
Grandpa Penn & the younger boys. Whats not to LOVE about Grandpa Penn? He is THE BEST! We were so grateful that he has been feeling better an has more energy. We hope that his health continues to improve.
Little Luke & A.J
Aunt Susan & Luke. The best part about the trip was seeing family that we hadn't seen in over 2 years. Its crazy to think that it had been that long- but when we all got together, it seemed like we had never left- all except for the kids that were now a foot taller! Namely, Dallin! Oh, these Handsome guys!
Cheryl & Tucker, Bryan & Penn. Tucker and Penn are a few months apart in age- and he has got the sweetest little face!
Penn & his sister Edna May- she is 83 and still looks like a Spring Chick! If I look that great when I'm 83- i'm wearing a bright Pink Bikini on the beach! Maybe i'll borrow Aunt Enda May's:)
Okay, here is the real Deal- see this girl- that is little Tiffany Tater Tot Taylor! Yep, she is FULL OF IT- and you should hear her sweet little giggle. It was great to finally meet her- she is the sweetest little THING!
My sister Lisa and her cute little family! I can't believe how big her childen are getting. We love them so much!
Grandpa Val with Penn. Dallas is 12 in this picture. He is quite hilarious! It was awesome to see him again:)
After the Luncheon we went swimming at Aunt Carrie & uncle Jim Morrells. Isaac was so brave and went down the slide several times and swam all by himself to the other side of the pool. 
The major reason we went to St. George was to perform temple sealings for Penn and a few of his relatives- who have gone on. After the Temple sealings, we all came back and had a nice dinner at Julies house. The temple was a wonderful experience - Karl Staheli performed the sealings and he was also the one that Married & sealed Bryan & I. It was a great experience to have everyone together in that sacred room. I know that sealings are important and that our Heavenly Father loves us and wants us to be together forever. I love our families and i'm grateful for the blessing of the temple that seals us for time and all eternity.
Sweet Aunt Gayle. She is so pretty. It was fun to talk to her and see her again, it has been TOO LONG!
We helped Grandpa Penn Shuck corn- and Penn was just the Jolly Green Giant with his little niblets!
Little cousins by the dozens. Isaac wants to write cousin Rachel a letter- he loved sitting by her at grandma & aunt Julies pre-school. Look at how cute these little cousins are- Isaac you are so lucky!
Isaac had a blast running around on the red rocks, hiding in the little caves and picking up red rocks. We even brought some home to put in his rock jar. (there are no rocks in texas- just beach sand)
The Red Hill
Bryan Showing Isaac the D for DIXIE! This exact place is where Bryan Proposed to me. It was awesome to bring Isaac & Luke here- and think about how our life togther has changed over the years.
The next morning, we went hiking on the red hill. We went up through the narrows and climbed all over the red rocks!
The first night we got there, we went out with my parents to Village Inn- then we all went to the visitor center to show Isaac the real temple because he always asks if the big methodist church is our temple. You know, the Methodome. As a side note- we always get flyers in the mail to try out new churches-Only in the bible belt! At the visitor center we all went and listened to the message of the Savior and then had a tour of the new displays about the family. It was a great evening- and a perfect way to start our trip.
Can we see Utah Yet? Isaac & Penn were really great onthe plane- Isaac tried to help with Penn by keeping him busy & talking to him- what a sweet brother.
The day we left St. George- these two were all tuckered out from all the playing we did! Here are some highlights of our pilgrimage back to the motherland!
Home Sweet Home! 
Our Family took a trip back home to St. George to see family, do some temple work, and bless baby Luke. I got pictures of Luke on my parents camera, so even though I don't have pictures posted of that now, I will post some when they send them to us. We had an awesome time & here are some pictures and highlights of our trip.
One Day, we'd like to have a small cabin up there! Ah...Heaven!
The best part about the whole trip was seeing family and how much the nephews and nieces have grown. I couldn't believe this was Harrison- obviously taller than me and catching right up to Bryan. Harrison is such a sweet and kind boy- and smart as a whip! Harrison, if you keep that up- your going to be a Rocket Scientist! (side note when Harrison was a little boy, his teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up- he said, I want to be a Rocket Scientist- his teacher explained to him- well you have to be a genius to become a rocket scientist. Without skipping a beat Harrison said- "I AM A GENIUS!" - Its true- he is!
Penn just playing in the sink after dinner at Julies
Isaac & Karter. What cute little boy cousins!
Grandma Mary Anne- she is the BEST. Isaac loved talking to her and going to pre-school with her every morning- Isaac LOVES grandma Mary Anne:)
Penn up on Pine Valley Mountain. He was climbing over the rocks and tree stumps- the fresh mountain air was so crisp- and the view was just beautiful.
Bryan, Penn, & Papa Penn. We had quite the picnic up on the mountain!
Bryan & I went on a date we went to the Brick Oven for dinner and went to the temple visitor center to see the new Thomas S. Monson film. It was called- On The Lords Errand. It spoke about the service that President Monson has given over his lifetime and the commitment and testimony that he has of the Savior. It was a great date- and wonderful to be back at the temple where we were sealed for time and all eternity!
Jamie, Mik'L, Jaesi, Ambur, Me, & Ashley. We got together at 25 main- and got caught up on what everyone was up to- and just had a great laugh. And, I just have to say, everyone is still SO CUTE- and SO FUN! It was Great to see old friends again and reminisce.
When Bryan was in the National Gaurd- Jens Lovell was one of his best friends. He recently opened up this cross-fit gym in St. George. Bryan & I went there to do a work out. Lets just say, we were both pretty sore for the next few days. Jens is awesome- and we were so grateful that he made time for us to come see him that day:)
Penn- you have perfect squat form! He's going to be our little cross-fit baby!
Grandpa Penn & the younger boys. Whats not to LOVE about Grandpa Penn? He is THE BEST! We were so grateful that he has been feeling better an has more energy. We hope that his health continues to improve.
Little Luke & A.J
Aunt Susan & Luke. The best part about the trip was seeing family that we hadn't seen in over 2 years. Its crazy to think that it had been that long- but when we all got together, it seemed like we had never left- all except for the kids that were now a foot taller! Namely, Dallin! Oh, these Handsome guys!
Cheryl & Tucker, Bryan & Penn. Tucker and Penn are a few months apart in age- and he has got the sweetest little face!
Penn & his sister Edna May- she is 83 and still looks like a Spring Chick! If I look that great when I'm 83- i'm wearing a bright Pink Bikini on the beach! Maybe i'll borrow Aunt Enda May's:)
Okay, here is the real Deal- see this girl- that is little Tiffany Tater Tot Taylor! Yep, she is FULL OF IT- and you should hear her sweet little giggle. It was great to finally meet her- she is the sweetest little THING!
My sister Lisa and her cute little family! I can't believe how big her childen are getting. We love them so much!
Grandpa Val with Penn. Dallas is 12 in this picture. He is quite hilarious! It was awesome to see him again:)
After the Luncheon we went swimming at Aunt Carrie & uncle Jim Morrells. Isaac was so brave and went down the slide several times and swam all by himself to the other side of the pool. 
The major reason we went to St. George was to perform temple sealings for Penn and a few of his relatives- who have gone on. After the Temple sealings, we all came back and had a nice dinner at Julies house. The temple was a wonderful experience - Karl Staheli performed the sealings and he was also the one that Married & sealed Bryan & I. It was a great experience to have everyone together in that sacred room. I know that sealings are important and that our Heavenly Father loves us and wants us to be together forever. I love our families and i'm grateful for the blessing of the temple that seals us for time and all eternity.
Sweet Aunt Gayle. She is so pretty. It was fun to talk to her and see her again, it has been TOO LONG!
We helped Grandpa Penn Shuck corn- and Penn was just the Jolly Green Giant with his little niblets!
Little cousins by the dozens. Isaac wants to write cousin Rachel a letter- he loved sitting by her at grandma & aunt Julies pre-school. Look at how cute these little cousins are- Isaac you are so lucky!
Isaac had a blast running around on the red rocks, hiding in the little caves and picking up red rocks. We even brought some home to put in his rock jar. (there are no rocks in texas- just beach sand)
The Red Hill
Bryan Showing Isaac the D for DIXIE! This exact place is where Bryan Proposed to me. It was awesome to bring Isaac & Luke here- and think about how our life togther has changed over the years.
The next morning, we went hiking on the red hill. We went up through the narrows and climbed all over the red rocks!
The first night we got there, we went out with my parents to Village Inn- then we all went to the visitor center to show Isaac the real temple because he always asks if the big methodist church is our temple. You know, the Methodome. As a side note- we always get flyers in the mail to try out new churches-Only in the bible belt! At the visitor center we all went and listened to the message of the Savior and then had a tour of the new displays about the family. It was a great evening- and a perfect way to start our trip.
Can we see Utah Yet? Isaac & Penn were really great onthe plane- Isaac tried to help with Penn by keeping him busy & talking to him- what a sweet brother.
2 comments:
What a trip! I'm glad you got to have so many good experiences with your family.
You need to teach me what you do with your kids to make them so well behaved on air planes and at church!
That was quite the trip! Family reunions are the best; I just love how cousins are built in bests friends. Your boys are so ridiculously cute, just like their momma.
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