Utah Valley Aeromodelers Open House

A few weeks ago we went to a flying event in Utah County. We always fly in Salt Lake, but we've been thinking we should check out the closer options, and we are so glad we did! The site is great and the drive is nice. We didn't fly at the event, and Aaron hasn't had the chance to get back there because the fires are fairly close. But as long as the flying is as nice as the rest of the place, we will be coming here more!

We were only there for the last hour or so, but that's okay because it was really hot. We did have time to see some stunt flying and cool planes (like the flying lawnmower and flying RC Iron Man).

Zeke was getting sick this day, and he tried to enjoy himself but he really didn't have a great time. He was really lethargic and asked more than once if he could lie down on the asphalt and have a nap! Poor kid. 

We bought lunch while we were there and all Nora wanted was to drink. Such a cute girl with her soda. 

Windy Weekend

Yesterday was crazy windy and chilly too, but we still had a lot of fun outside.  We ran errands in the morning and when that took longer than planned we picked up a big sandwich and some root beer and had a picnic. 

We joined Aaron's family for tinfoil dinners and smores last night. By the time we had dinner and went back out for dessert it was really chilly and everyone bundled up. 

While the fire burned down, Aaron and Grandpa and Nora flew Grandpa's kite. 

Nora's smore face. She still isn't so sure she likes her marshmallows warm and gooey, but she loved marshmallows and cookies cold.

Memorial Day Cemetery Service

This year we gathered with the Loertschers at the cemetery to sing hymns and to share memories of Aaron's grandparents and great-grandparents.  It was a little cool, but a beautiful day and such a reverent peaceful feeling at the cemetery.

Day Out with Thomas

Zeke got Day Out with Thomas tickets for his birthday, and about a month later we got to use them. We have seen Thomas several years in a row but this was our first time actually riding his train, so we were excited. It was a rainy morning, but just cloudy by the time we arrived at the station.

Partway through the ride Zeke started eyeing the space between cars, and one of the workers invited him to come check it out. 

After the ride we did a hay bale maze 

and played with the Thomas toys. 

When it was time to go, we followed the next train around, watching it go through crossings and out through the fields. I liked that just as much as the ride!