A Mini Vacation

This past weekend Ragnar and I had the opportunity to travel back to Utah. We have only been back to go to funerals, not really to enjoy and visit friends and we have never gone back to Logan, Utah where we last lived since we moved four years ago. Needless to say we were excited when his sister Daphne decided to buy a house there and we had an opportunity to go and help and take a trip back. We were so grateful to my parents who offered to watch our kids for a few days as we made a really quick, crazy trip.

We first went  three hours straight from the airport to Vernal, Utah where two of my Aunts live and both my grandmas and my grandpa. I was so glad to be able to see them, even if it was just overnight, but Grandma Wall still looks amazing at 87...even with her worried about not having makeup on for the picture. She is someone who I look up to. She still cooked us an amazing...almost Thanksgiving feast and we love being in her home. 

We sure missed seeing these mountains and having some drier air and we sure do miss the Utah summers and having it cool down at night and in the morning. I went running and was actually cold in August...who would have imagined!

We got to see my Grandma Haws, Aunt Laurie and Aunt Charm and if you are looking hard... you can see my mom all the way from Texas:) Charm was kind enough to make us lunch and go running with me, and I was thankful for both of them and my grandma and grandpa Haws who took the time to see us. We also got to see three of our cute cousins!

A mountain sunrise

Friday night we spent at the MacNairs. We love their new home and were grateful for their hospitality. Some friends you feel like you never left! We miss them!

We also got to stop by and see the Ferrins in Ogden and we miss them too....Most of all I miss my running buddy...those are hard to come by!

Finally Saturday morning we made it to Logan and these two girls (Sandra and Daphne) had already done most of the moving work!

Here is a glimpse of her cute little place. I am so happy for her and that she has something new to look forward to. I hope it serves her well as she finishes her PHD in Logan....she is amazing!

We got to play games which I love to do with Daphne and on Saturday night when Ragnar was with his old co-workers and friends, Ragnar's sisters Daphne and Sandra went to the movies with me and we got icecream. It was nice to catch up!

We sure wish we lived closer! Thanks for letting us come help and visit!

We stopped in to see my old roommate Lindsay and her cute family! And then we went by our old townhomes and visited our old neighbors and friends. We had very little time, but it was nice to walk through and we were so grateful to be reminded of that wonderful period of our life.

Before we left Logan, we took a walk through campus...sometimes I miss those carefree college days.

Afterward we saw my cousin Stephanie and Aunt Becky who I didn't get a picture of! It was fun to see her new home and visit with them and meet her cute little girl..who is not so little anymore. Also, this is my very first and as she would say, best roommate Angeline. She is one I will never forget ;)

Ragnar and I got to stop in and also say hi to my awesome friend Kristen. I am grateful my friends were patient with our little time and our crazy schedule to say hello!

We ended the trip seeing Ragnars Uncle Werner and Sandras family. We had a nice visit and although we logged over 700 miles trying to see everyone in just a few days, we had a great time and were so glad we got a chance to visit. We have great family and friends and the last day we even got to go to dinner and get cheesecake, and stay in a hotel to celebrate our 8th anniversary! I am grateful everyday for the chance I have to be with my best friend and someone who I love. Happy 8th Anniversary Ragnar! Thanks for the great trip!