Lewiston Farm

We said some tearful good-byes(mostly my tears) and drove to Camilla's House.

It was lovely to be at the Farm and see all Camilla and Parker's investment blossoming into this beautiful home. The kids were so happy to see all the animals. 

We also happened to be there at the same time as Aunt Cheryl and Pam which we thought was fun. 

Also at the same time as kittens which was heaven for Elise. She still adores cats and loved spending time with Tom also.

Bambino is a picky horse so I was glad he only tried to eat my pants, not me.

Brigham was back to being the lone boy and being a little bored.

I think Ava spent a couple of hours filling Alena in on life and imagination.

We stayed in a hotel in Logan that night and the next morning joined the Taylors at their hotel for a swim.

I took my girls across the street to a Farm market after swimming and the University of Utah had an art trailer for the kids to paint at. 

Alena loves a good forest and painted and inspiring one in just a few minutes.

We stayed until that afternoon and then headed back down to Hobble.

Here are photos Ashley took of our stay at the the Fry's:

I love these memories of making music with them. My heart was sad that this wasn't something most of my kids are used to.

King of the gravel hill before our Bridal Veil Falls hike.

Thankfully no children contracted giardia.

They had a bake/lemonade sale. I am confident Elise and Beckett's curbside advertising was the winning ticket with this venture.

Minis doing card.

Bonnie also appreciates a good caterpillar/insect. 

Watching Bonnie antics.

Ashely took the kids to Granny's to spend their lemonade money while I went to the chiropractor and got an adjustment and advice on my posture.

Fry's had friends over to play games. Sennia was feeling a little outside but not brave enough to play along.

I had a million errands and appointments while I was in Utah and I was fortunate enough to have Ashley to make things fun with whatever children were remaining. She took them bowling one day.

These photos belong at the beginning. After Samuel arrived things just got more fun. He was happy to be there. This was sent after I said good-bye to him and left for Camilla's. I knew I'd only see him briefly if at all after this so it was pretty sad.

He went to a murder mystery dinner party in character and had a lot of fun.