Our Wilde World: July 2012

payson lakes, magic and on the road!

We wanted to hike to Timp cave with the kids while we were home but that didn't work out... so we asked Grandpa to take us on one of his favorite trails (he loves to hike and explore the mountains in Utah Valley). He decided Payson Lakes would be the perfect place for our little hikers. I was so excited because I spent lots of time camping here with my family growing up! It brought back so many memories. Here's the crew minus Grandpa and myself.

Jeremy and Lincoln brought their magic cards with them and had so much fun playing with so many different people. I had fun watching them interact. I feel a little silly that Lincoln and Jonas can play the game and I still have no idea how to play despite being taught multiple times. It's just not my kind of game.

Bethanie spent countless hours playing Kelly dolls with Gracie. She is a saint.

This is my favorite picture from Jeremy's childhood. He was so adorable!

And we're ready to go home! It was such a fun trip. We had the best time. Thank you to everyone who spent time with us! We love you all so much!

I meant to make a post about all of the things I planned for the roadtrip to keep my kids entertained. It really was such an easy trip in the car. I will try to share all of my secrets another time. Right now I'm all blogged out.

are you going to the zoo?

After a fantastic first week and a half of working at his new practice, Jeremy came back to spend a few more days with us before we headed home. We picked him up from the airport and went straight to Hogle Zoo! I love going there. I remember visiting as a child and getting those awesome wax animals near the hippos. So fun. Peter was so happy to be out of his stroller. He tromped around like he owned the place.

Waiting for the elephant show to begin...

There are so many things I love about this picture...

They gave the elephants a bath! It was actually very adorable. They bathe them every single day. Right after they wash them off the elephants always roll around in the dirt so that they don't get sunburned or stung by bees or bitten by mosquitos.

We splurged and got carousel rides. Peter and I waited and took pictures of everyone else.

Kisses for Bethanie!

Lincoln loves to help out with Peter. He's such a nice big brother...

I am in love with this little girl.

Five little Wilde kids sitting in a nest...

And there's the Wilde side of them....

It was hot. Very hot.

Love this picture. Cameron is such a fun uncle.

We loved the new polar bear exhibit.

Elliot's beard is very itchy, and ticklish.

Somebody fell asleep just in time to miss the train ride!

Darling, darling people...

random, fireworks and rain!

I think every single one of my kids asked to hold Baby Jack without me telling them to. I think we are all getting a little baby hungry in our house.... except maybe Daddy. :)

Crazy that these three are all pretty much the same size and their ages are 1 1/2, 2, and almost 4!

We went up to the temple to see the Stadium of Fire fireworks with my family. We always watched them from the creamery growing up.

When they were over, Peter was right next to me. I turned to pick up a blanket, turned back around and he was gone! He was nowhere to be seen and it was dark, crowded, and he's tiny. Scariest half hour of my life. We could not find him for the longest time! Luckily enough people around us helped us look and we found him. I decided that I was done with crowds after that day. So scary.

One day we were all playing speed and it started to rain. Not just a little rain... downpour rain. It was awesome. A group of them stayed out and played in it and had the best time.

Everyone was drenched!

Peter thought it was hilarious!

The rain was such a blessing for all of the wildfires in the area. We were happy because it cleared up just in time for us to do some fireworks and not be worried that anything would catch on fire around us!