Patrick Joined the Party!

The last week of our stay, Patrick flew in to join the fun!  The first thing we did was take the boys to Lagoon.  :)  We didn't pack a camera, since we were all riding, so I only have a couple pictures from Patrick's phone.  But we had SUCH a good time!  Both boys were tall enough to ride anything they wanted. We managed to get them on a couple of roller coasters!  Although it was really funny to watch the ride employees measure my 4 year old... and then measure him again after asking his age.  hahaha.  

We wore ourselves out, rode everything we wanted (some twice), and got wet!  :)  Patrick and I also learned that getting old sucks, and rides that spin are not fun... they are obnoxious!  Those were also the same rides the boys would have ridden over and over again!  :)  We're excited to take them again!

Patrick and I also got to go to the temple... together... for the first time in years!  It was tremendous!  I love him SO much!  And I'm so grateful for the eternal blessings of the temple!  And if I had to be stuck with someone forever... I'm super glad it's him!  ;)  

We also had family pictures x 2.  (That was Patrick's favorite part of the week, he LOVES getting his picture taken! HA!)  
The Swain Family:
  (Will have to be inserted later, I don't have them yet!) 
The Salisbury Family:

The week ended with a "1st Anniversary of Her 29th Birthday" party for my sister that I chose, Angie!  :)  It was a giant party of 2... we are so awesome we are all the party we can handle need.  Hahaha.  We went all "high school" and ate ourselves sick, watched a chick flick and stayed up til nearly dawn - sleepover style! Without any kids! (What?!)  It was absolutely wonderful to be able to spend her big day/night with her!  We have been friends since 5th grade.  She is my thick and thin person!  My cry it out and keep my secrets person!  We have always been this perfect balance of opposites. She doesn't just know my history, she lived it! And I really can't even imagine who or where I would be if I hadn't had her all these years!  Love her so much!  
(I should totally scan in some awesomely embarrassing pictures from the past!  :)  Yep, it's on my list!)  

We also got to see some old friends and neighbors - the Chapman clan!  We love and miss them so much!  Such a wonderful family! :)  The trip ended with a final farewell party with as many of our family and friends as we could get! It was a fun night and it made saying goodbye a little easier!  

...And then we were off... back to real life and the heat and getting ready for school!  Our trips to Utah are full of so many great memories, I am so glad we got to have such a fun and full stay this year!  We are so blessed!