our "stay"cation

We decided to go on a staycation over the weekend. The tile was just laid down and we needed to keep the kids off and we didn't want to deal with the annoyance of going outside and back into the house to get downstairs. Plus Nate is always getting home right before the kids go to bed or when he is home earlier or on Sat. he is busy working on the kitchen. So we never get to do anything as a family. We Needed to get out and have some fun!!! On Sunday, We went to my parents house to visit which is in Riverton. About an hour and a half from where we live in Brigham.

After our visit with my family we drove to Salt Lake and stayed at the Plaza Hotel (my sis-in-law works there and got us a super cheap room) Actually she paid for it. We were not expecting that but I've done her's and my Bro-in-laws hair a few times, including color so they decided it was a good way to trade. Works for me.

The kids got to stay up till 11:00 and we slept in till 7:00!! (darn babies-they just don't get sleeping in)

We went to Denny's for breakfast then took the train(trax) to Gateway. Our waiter at Denny's was really cool. He brought the kids food out while we were waiting for ours to cook so they would not have to wait. and made sure they had water and magic color for their water and showed them how to do it. And he had a mowhawk.

At gateway we went to Discovery Gayeway. there is so much for the kids to do there! We didn't see it all but luckily we bought a membership so we can go anytime.

Tanner driving, Preston Flying and Brookie playing house

After that we went to the zoo. most of the animals were sleeping, but the kids still had fun. the tiger was asleep but right by the fence so we were able to see him up close.

Look at those teeth!!

On our way home we stopped in Clearfield and went swimming at their Aquatic Center.

We wore the kids out, had fun and spent a day and a half of just us!

No working on the kitchen or staying late at work to take daddy away- for a little while- and we were able to recharge and go back to normal life again for a while.

I think we need to make this a habit while living with my in-laws. I am very thankful they are willing to have us but we need our own space. So while we are here it's gonna have to be in the form of mini vacations or as we called it "staycation"