We had a fun quick road trip out to Grand Junction to visit Brandon's sister Kara. She just moved out there and is now working as a therapist for the VA. She showed us a grand 'ol time. It was so wonderful to spend some time with her and also to get out of Utah for a bit. Below are a bunch of pictures of our adventures. Friday we strolled along downtown where there is local art everywhere...it was very cool! Had some delicious Indian food for dinner.
(me and my cute hubby)
This is a combo of the art called "Chrome On The Range"
and Brandon's imagination!
Saturday we floated in tubes down the Colorado River....My camera's not water proof so no pics....sadly. We found a rope swing and jumped off a few times. Turns out the water was a bit shallower than a tall man like Brandon imagined. He landed and hit his foot pretty hard against a rock and bruised the whole bottom of his foot and is a little bit gimpy now until it heals- but luckily it wasn't anything worse.
Then we were able to drive in Kara's beautiful Miata (a.k.a. Bebe) up the Colorado National Monument. It was BEAUTIFUL and so fun to be driving up and around those bends with the fresh air blowing and such beautiful scenery.
It was a great weekend. We really liked Grand Junction and can't wait to go back!
Sorry this post will not have any pictures because I forgot I owned a camera for 3 days straight, but thought I'd report on our 4th of July in Blackfoot, ID. Brandon's grandparents live there and 2 Uncles. We had a mini- family reunion which included BBQ, swimming, sitting in the sun and talking, the ultimate fireworks on the driveway (Thanks Jeremy!) and a water balloon fight with the neighbors. Brandon brought his balloon launcher and it was the biggest hit of the weekend. We started a water fight with the neighbors of Brandon's Uncle and it was a blast! He also has this ridiculous but pretty fun game where at night you launch the water balloons straight up into the air, then everyone scatters and closes their eyes and waits to see who gets hit!
Brandon's extended family is amazing and has become a second family to me. They are so warm and loving and we just love spending time with them. His other grandparents are also in Idaho, Ririe....and we had a great time visiting with them as well. Although they tried to teach us Peanuckle and we are officially not a fan of the game!
It was nice to get away from Utah and have fun and laugh and get some sun and be with family. I made a delicious snack up there that I got from my fabulous sister-in-law Lindsey, and it was a hit (as far as snacks go). In case you've never had it.....I must share the love!
Pigeon Mix
Ingredients: 1 1/2 C. Butter 2 C. Sugar 2 C. Light Corn Syrup 1 Box Ric or Corn Chex 1 Box Golden Grahams 2 C Shredded coconut 1 C Slivered Almonds
Melt Butter, Sugar and Syrup in Large sauce pan on Medium Head - stir until boiling.
Mix Cereal, Coconut & Almonds in Large mixing bowl. Pour Syrup mixture over cereal mixture. Lay our on Wax/Parchment Paper to cool.
Still on the Calendar of fun things to do this month....a road trip to Grand Junction to see my sister-in-law Kara, a tour of the largest open mines that you can even see from space, practically right in our backyard...Kennecott mines, and a super exciting California road trip and Mexican cruise for our 1 year Anniversary! Wohoo!
We'll be sure to take pictures and keep everyone up to date on our many adventures!
