Sadly, I did not take any pictures on Thursday. I have no idea why. We had a wonderful and very busy day that day. We either went to a neighborhood park that morning or to an aquarium, but both were fun. In the afternoon Kevin, the girls and I met up with my good friend Mesha. We got to see her Aunt Barbara (for the last time) in her care facility. She was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer and was very weak and very much in pain when I saw her, but always smiling. She passed away a week or so later at peace with the choices she had made in her life. Knowing too that her family and everyone that she had ever met or taught was better for having met her! We love and miss you Aunt Barbara!!!!
After visiting Aunt Barbara, we went and visited Mesha's mom, (Sister Whaley), who is still recovering from a stroke she had about 6 months ago. She looked great and the girls were quick to give her big goodbye hugs when it was time to go. Then we rushed over to Chamaine's house (Mesha's sister and another great friend of mine) to meet her two little girls before they went to bed. It was so good to see all of you. We love you guys. I wish I had taken at least one picture. Anyway, next time we visit I will for sure.
Which brings us to Friday. Kyle, Jane, and Alice enjoying their breakfast at the bar!
We all drove up to Kennecott mines. That is the one that can be seen from space and for sure from the airplane as you fly into Salt Lake. It was awesome. Just amazingly huge.
Jane modeling for us
The whole family
So it looks like a little Tonka truck, but if you look closely, those are stairs on the front of it and if you notice the normal size truck down in the right corner, then that is one massive vehicle. At the bottom of this post is a picture of the size of the tire.
After the mines we got some lunch to go and had a picnic at Wheeler Farm. Kevin used to come to this place as a child. I loved it and it turned out to be a gorgeous afternoon.
The girls and Kevin enjoying their lunch
Alice chasing the ducks (her favorite pasttime). I love to hear her squeal with joy as she runs after them. They are not as excited!
The most vivid memory Kevin had of the place was the treehouse. Here are Jane and Alice also enjoying it. That opening was tiny. Like a henhouse door.
The treehouse
We all enjoyed a wagon ride. Kevin, Alice, Jane, Grandma Terry, Steve, Kyle, and Valerie
Jane giving us her best "Yeehaw!"
Then giving Alice some pointers
Alice's "Yeehaw!" What a great teacher she had.
Steve's big red truck. That's a minivan next to it.
Wheeler farm. Love the scenery.
After the farm, we all headed up to the cabin in Park City for the weekend. It was Kevin's whole family, so their were 21 people. It was wonderful. We had a great time. Thank you Valene and Bob for arranging it all. We loved it. Alice and Jane were so excited to play with all of their cousins. They were especially grateful to play with Marina's dress up clothes. Alice made a charming Belle.
Marina, Jane and Alice on one of the many window seats at the cabin.
Here is the size of that truck's tire. Kevin, Alice, Jane, and Carter.
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