The first day was our camping day. We went to Sheep River Falls, in the Kananaskis. When we got there we started hiking towards the falls and then it started raining. Jeff and Chelsa turned back and headed back to the van. I really wanted to see the falls so with Jensen on my back and Chloe and Logan following me we headed on. Then it just started pouring - we had no choice we had to turn around. We decided to eat lunch in the van and see if the rain would stop. It didn't look promising. We decided as a family to say a prayer to ask if the rain would stop so we could see the falls. Right after we finished lunch we got out of the van and sure enough it stopped raining. Logan out loud, arms outstretched (in front of everyone) said "Heavenly Father answered our prayer". I couldn't help but smile - it was a pretty neat experience. We were all able to hike to the falls and enjoy the scenery.
When we got home we set up a tent in the backyard. We had hotdogs for dinner with smores for dessert. Jeff and the two older ones slept in the tent. They had a great time.
Our second day we ventured to Drumheller and went to the Tyrell Museum. We went to the top of the biggest Dinosaur in the world and then had a yummy picnic. Shortly after that we went t0 the Tyrell Museum. Another fun day!
This is a picture from inside the dinosaur's mouth.
Chloe and Logan posing in the mouth of the dinosaur.
A picture of the dinosaur we were in
In the Museum
Our third day we stuck around Calgary and went to Chuckecheese and played games. In the morning while we were getting ready, I looked outside the window to see firemen checking the fire hydrant on our lawn. Well the kids got to sit in the firetruck and look at all the equipment. It was pretty neat!
Saturday and Sunday we went to Edmonton. On Saturday we walked around West Edmonton Mall looking at everything. Later in the afternoon we checked into our hotel and played in the waterpark for the rest of the afternoon. We went to Boston pizza for dinner and then all headed back to our hotel to go to bed. Sunday morning at 9:00 we went to Church at the chapel right by the Temple. After church we had the privilage of walking around the temple. Jack Holt the Temple president was there and opened the gates for us. It was so beautiful and that really was a highlight for me. Chelsa kept pointing to Moroni saying "guy". It was pretty cute! We came back home after that.
West Edmonton Mall at the Cinema
Chelsa pointing to "guy" (Moroni)
Monday was the last day of our daycation and we joined the families in Calgary, the Utah Carters, and the Woodwards on a hike to Troll Falls. It was another nice day and always fun to be out in the mountains.
4 comments:
How fun! What a fabulous idea to take day trips. You have created so many wonderful memories for you children. I love Logan opening his arms heavenward..such a little testimony builder for him and Chelsa pointing to the guy..hilarious! I love your kids!
That's so cool that you guys did all those fun daycations this summer - wonderful idea when you have little ones! I love your determination to get to the falls, and awesome that the weather ended up working out! Too cute how Chelsa was enamered with angel Moroni. That's awesome that the temple president was there, and you got to walk around the grounds. What fun parents you guys are!
I think you did some great planning. I especially love your family picture at the temple. You all look great!
How fun!!! I always love reading about you guys and your super cute kids! They are so funny! I like your idea of just doing fun stuff close by.
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