A little Story before Swimming

Friday evening the Heinrichs kids and spouses, minus Jeremy and Cristy, headed to Mom's for a little dip in the pool. As everyone arrived and some of us still needed to change into the proper swimming attire, Auntie Brooke was given a book by one of the nephews and she read them a story.

 

As they all huddled around their Auntie Brooke, they listened intently to the story. After the story they were ready for some swimming.

 

Best of Cousins. Kaymbria and Abi hand in hand as we head to the pool.

 

Thanks Mom, for always letting us come over and cool off in your pool.

 

Seven Peaks - Provo

It has been ages since I have been to the Seven Peaks in Provo. Since this year we purchased the Pass of all Passes I figured what they heck we will go a check it out. I had also heard it was more "kid" friendly, which was true.

We invited our neighbors and figured Brooke might want something to do so invited her to come along as well. We were going to meet our neighbors there around 11. As Brooke showed up to our house at 10, we got in the car and headed towards Provo.

The scenery was gorgeous. The mountains looked like a backdrop. It was nice enjoying the sun, sticking our feet in the water and watching the kids go up the stairs to go down the slide. They proceeded that exercise about 50 times each.

 

The popular slide. The slide was so much fun, Abi had a hard time waiting her turn.

 

No slides were played on today. We did the lazy river once, it was too cold to do it again even though today's hotness reached a scorching 100 degrees.

 

A quick rest time while lunch is being picked up.

 

Lunch is served. Burgers and Fries, the favorite.

 

The watered mushroom we would make our way up to, the cool off source for the day.

 

This in the end is how we all felt after spending about 6 hours in the sun, water and going down the kiddie slide.

 

Courtesy of the Photos go to Brooke. She was brave enough to bring her phone near the water. Thanks for the great pics!

A San Francisco Treat

Jeremy was asked to do a job out in San Francisco. Since he would be out there for a couple of weeks the kids and I decided to hop in the car and head on out to spend some time with Jeremy.

 

On the Way we stopped in Elko for some McDonalds, to bounce around get some wiggles out and then continue on our journey. As we continued on our journey we came upon a truck hauling a helicopter. Since I haven't seen that before I quickly took a snapshot.

 

As we arrived to our hotel the kids were a little restless and decided to jump across the two beds that were in the room. We also had to take pictures of their new toys they got in their kids meals to play with.

 

We arrived to San Francisco on our Anniversary and as we came into the city we stopped by to see Jeremy. He would be getting off work later and so we headed to the hotel for some relaxation. When Jeremy got back we went for a little walk to a little Italian Restaurant for dinner.

 

 

It was a cute little restuarant. I think that is my favorite finding little places like this and enjoying the atmosphere they bring. Happy Anniversary to my Hubby. 13 Years and counting and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

 

Saturday Dad and Christine decided to come up and visit. We headed out to the California Academy of Science Museum. It was really cool and neat. You could spend ALL day (no exageration) there and you still wouldn't have seen everything.

 

We watched the penguins being fed and Dad gave Jack a piggy back ride. After our long adventurous day we headed back to the hotel to meet up with Jeremy and make our way to dinner.

 

Rested, showered and ready for our next adventure we all piled into the CRV and headed to the CliffHouse for dinner.

 

The Cliff House sits right on the coast and the scenery is out of this world. The sun setting against the blue skies as the waves crash into the shore. Since it would be an hour wait we decided to walk around a little. Finally our time came to sit down and eat dinner. We ordered a cup of Clam Chowder and their Fish and Chips. It was delicious. As we sat at our table we were able to watch the sun set into the ocean. What a perfect ending to a great day.

 

Sunday was Jeremy's only day off and so as we ate breakfast with Dad and Christine we said our goodbye's and started on our jammed packed journey. We started by driving downtown and heading to Alcatraz. Picking up our tickets, waiting in line to catch the ferry out to the island, while the mist gently fell toward the ground.

 

As we toured the island it was overcast and you really couldn't see the main land until near the end of us hanging out. The fog started to lift a little. We walked the grounds then made our way to the cell house for the audio tour. Quite an amazing place and history behind it.

 

After our three hour tour we headed back on a ferry and decided to have lunch at Pier 23. While the kids and I were hanging out in the room waititng for Jeremy an episode of Diners, Drive Ins and Dives was on and it was about Pier 23, so why not. 

 

 

Pier 23 is known for mainly sitting outside in the back, but since the weather was a mist shower we sat inside and still enjoyed some nice cuisine.

 

After lunch we hopped a bike richshaw and headed down toward Fisherman's Warf.

 

We didn't make it to the famous Fisherman's Warf sign that is on display in the square, but we managed to make it over the the arcade pier. That was interesting seeing all of the old arcade games and it was really busy with people. The kids got to play wacka mole and Mrs Packman.

After our arcade gaming we started our walk toward Pier 39.

 

 

 

 

We didn't make it down the pier more walked acrossed it to head to the car, since it started to get late. We made it to the car and headed for a drive across the golden gate bridge. Unfortunately it was too foggy that you couldn't see anything.

 

We had to get off at the Sausalito exit to get gas or we would start to hitch hike. That little town is beautiful and reminded me a lot of Cambria. Next time we would need to tour that little town. We made our way back across the bridge and found the famous Lombard Street.

 

 

As we made our way to the "Crookedest" street in the world we came upon the intersection Larkin and Lombard. Had to take a picture. We wound our way down amongst the other cars and pedestrians. We then made our way back to the hotel where as soon as my head hit the pillow I was out.

 

The kids and I said our goodbye's and headed home the next morning. Such a fun, busy, jampacked, tiring trip - but it was worth it.

 

A San Francisco treat and a fun Anniversary Weekend.

 

Father's Day!

This Father's Day was a more relaxed day. Jeremy was able to sleep in a little bit. We made breakfast - eggs and hashbrowns - watched a movie, then headed over to Jeremy's parents. We had sloppy joe's and rootbeer floats. I was able to talk to my Dad on the phone, but will be seeing him soon.

After lunch at Jeremy's parents we headed home to get Jeremy ready for his business trip. Jack and Abi gave Jeremy two nice breathable shirts.

So here is to My Dad, to the Father of My Children, to all the Father's out there sacrificing their lives for us, to all the Father's out there, to all the Father's working on being Fathers and to the Fathers of the children who had to go back to Heaven.

Hope all of the Father's had a great Father's Day!

Movie in the Park

Brooke and Logan invited the whole Heinrichs clan to join them at a park in Sandy for the movie Enchanted. We had picked up food, not knowing they were going to have free food there. So with the free noodle bowls from Noodles and Company along with popcorn topped with hot tamales and our KFC chicken we picked up we were pretty much set for our movie adventure.

Abi and Riley didn't quite make it.

 

Such a fun evening, will definetly have to do it again. Thanks for the invite.

Zoo Pt 3

This time we decided to head to the zoo a little earlier and met up with Lauren, Andrew and Nathan. It was already getting warm for the day, but that didn't stop us.

 

Before going home, cooling off with some Zoo Icee's. Around 1:30 we decided it was time to head for the cars and grab some lunch. Such a fun afternoon with great friends.

Zoo PT 2

I am sure there will be more posts about the Zoo, but by having a Zoo Pass what more can you ask for than a couple of hours roaming around looking at crazy animals, although, I have been wondering if my two kiddo's fit the animal description.

Late in the afternoon we headed up to the Zoo and met Ryan, Laurie and Leo. We arrived around 4pm and roamed the zoo. We actually made it through the whole thing missing, but we missed the riding the Merry Go Round. Around 6 pm we decided it was time to head to the cars and find some dinner. What a fun afternoon to do as a family and especially with friends.

A Baby Blessing

Our friends who live in Logan, had their baby boy in April. Since all of their family lives in Salt Lake they make it down for this nice celebration. It was so good to see them.

Today We Say Goodbye

 

Hally was laid down to rest today after breaking her hip yesterday. She joined our family in September of 2003. She was rescued by friends who saw her be tossed into a box at a McDonalds and the people drove off. She was then taken to the friends house where they went in search of someone to adopt this precious puppy.

 

I remember telling Jeremy about her and so we decided to check her out. I arrived at our friends house first and new as soon as I saw her that we would not be leaving without her.

 

That night we brought her home.

 

We thought that she was going to be a full grown Boxer, but as she started to grow her long torso  and her long legs told us that she was a mix. Regardless of being a mix she was a very fun, playful and fast dog. She was a gentle soul who has always thought that she was still a puppy, finding the right time to jump onto the couch and sit in your lap.

 

We have enjoyed the years that Hally has given us and she will be missed.

 

She will be joining her sister Sparky in Heaven.

 

We love you Hally and will think of you often. We know that your other sister Daisy will miss you as well and won't know what to do without you or who to torment.

 

We LOVE you and will see you again!