quick trip to Utah

We've had a busy couple weeks full of lots of fun and family. For some reason, I am just now finally getting the motivation to blog it all.

A couple weeks ago, we got the news that the father of one of Aaron's good friend had passed away from cancer. Aaron decided that he wanted to head down to Utah for the funeral. So, last minute, we packed up and drove down to Orem.

We didn't tell his parents we were coming (but we did make sure they were home!) and surprised them. It was great! We parked the car down the road from their house and snuck up to the doorstep. I hid down by the garage while Aaron put Elsie by the door, rang the doorbell, and then joined me in hiding. Elsie was so pumped and kept knocking on the door. She knew something exciting was going on! Gary answered the door and was speechless. He grabbed Elsie and took her upstairs to show Sylvia. It was so much fun. We ended up having a nice relaxing weekend. Aaron and I got to out a few times by ourselves, we got to see Greg and Piper and their kids (Elsie and Cannon had so much playing...and baby Harper is TOO cute), and we were able to visit with some friends at the viewing/funeral. We were really glad we decided to go down.

We always make a quick trip to the University Mall. Not like we don't have a mall here, but Aaron always wants to go walk around. Grandpa and Grandma joined us for shopping. Of course, Elsie is the only one that got something! Aaron's mom always makes him chocolate pudding with almond flavoring when we visit. Elsie decided to help Grandma with her cooking. (Sorry about the pajama pictures, Sylvia :)

Elsie has so much fun with Grandma and Grandpa Wise. They spoil her with so much attention and love and play while we are there.

Elsie is quite the traveller. I guess it's because we've taken lots of road trips in her short life.

Grandma let Elsie put on some of her lipstick. She thought she was pretty hot stuff.

I'm so glad Elsie is finally old enough to play with Cannon. I'm sure Cannon is too!