Trip to Utah July 2009

We took a trip to Utah this last week and had so much fun! We hung out with family and friends and Carson was completely spoiled the whole time. Here is a small recap of our trip.

You may be asking yourself is that Utah? Well no, it is in the middle of nowhere New Mexico. We had a slight mishap on the drive up which left us stranded on the side of the road for two hours at the hottest time of the day! This is a picture I took from the car while Ari was trying to keep Carson occupied until help came. This is one drive we won't be forgetting very soon.

Carson and his cousin Finn wearing matching shirts. Cute boys!

Carson wanted to ride my brothers skate boards the whole time. He couldn't do it on his own but he was so determined to ride that it won't be long before he is a pro.

Carson and Emily getting ready for our backyard camp out. We camped out in the backyard which was nice because it is very difficult to pee in the wilderness while pregnant.

Hannah diving into the s'mores around the fire pit.

A.J. and Canoe

Levi and Marissa at the camp out. Levi provided the music which was fun. We tried to do a little singing but if anyone has ever heard the Richins family rendition of "Happy Birthday" then you can probably guess how the singing went.

Ian and Emily roasting marshmallows.

Carson loved holding his stick over the fire. He digs camping.

The next morning we got up and went to the lake for a day of canoeing and relaxation. Here is the fam enjoying the sun.

Finn was trying to beat the heat in Levi's hat.

Grandma and Grandpa took Carson for his first canoe ride. He loved it once he found a comfortable place to sit.

This picture is very misleading because it looks like I am helping Ari paddle. I helped a little but once I got tired I just pulled my paddle in and enjoyed the ride. Thanks Ari!

Carson had a lot of fun just playing in the rocks and dirt.

The second half of our trip was spent with the Fershtut side of the family. Ari's parents returned home from their mission in the Philippines. We were so happy to see them and had a lot of fun spending time with them after 18 months. I did not get very many good pictures at the airport which I was bummed about but I liked this one a lot.

Carson and some of his cousins wearing their new shirts from Grandma and Grandpa


We went to a baseball game and watched the fireworks after which was a blast!

They let the kids run the bases after the fireworks which is such a fun thing for them to do.

Carson with his cousins Tsadakah and Moriella at Elder and Sister Fershtut's homecoming party. We also went to a temple open house with Ari's famliy which was so nice. It was fun to take Carson to that.

We had so much fun with our families and our friends. Thanks for a good time guys!