Monday, May 11, 2009

What we've been up to

On our motor home trip last weekend we stopped at Soda Springs, Idaho.  The springs gave sparkling water for free.  A sign said springs were for drinking, not swimming.  The water tasted like rusty pipes to me.  I wonder if this is where we came up with Soda Pop.
Back in March I planted garden seeds indoors since the growing season is so short here.  Who knew we would be harvesting green beans in April!  The plants have gone bananas indoors, but it's still too early to plant these ones outside.  Well, for all you apartment dwellers, here you have it.  You can have fresh produce by growing things inside.  
It may still be cool, but bring on Spring!  Yeah!  Here's the beautiful/handsome fam, minus me.
In April Nate and I celebrated 9 years of marriage by going on a really fun trip down to Mexico.  My parents held down the fort for us at home with the kids.  On the way back from Chitzen Itza our tour guide took us to this amazing "cenote" or well (cave) with amazing swimming hole.  I wish the picture was better.  It was breath taking.  The water was clear and refreshing.  
Nate and I outside our room at the Barcelo Palace.  We HIGHLY recommend this place, but only if you want to be spoiled.  The beach was the best beach we have ever been to.  The water was warm, clear, and full of fun fish filled reefs.  
Now, how do you say that?  So CUTE!

8 comments:

Amanda said...

Your family is just so darn cute! And you look really pretty in that Mexico picture! Congrats on 9 years!

Vigoren Family said...

What fun times! You guys never cease to live life! Mexico sounded heavenly. Chillin' in the motorhome sounds like good times, too!

ColeFamily said...

I am glad that you guys are putting that motorhome to use! Glad you had a good time in Mexico and happy 9 years! We miss you guys. We will be out in Utah the end of June/ beginning of July. Hopefully we will be able to meet up

Andrea Landaker said...

Wow, the swimming cave looks really awesome! :-) Glad you've been having fun!

Jill And Thain said...

Those are fun and cute pics and video! :). I haven't found a beach that has toped what I remember in Cancun, hopefully Thain and I will go there someday too :). That was adorable of Ben and Emily and Deven trying to pronounce that. Looked like a really fun family trip!

Susan Dunlap said...

What fun and cute kids! Have all of you seen Mary Poppins? That was a good movie - maybe if everyone hasn't seen it numerous times it would be a fun one for our stay in Utah???
Love you pictures, Jen! Think I'll pass on the sparkling water, though!
Your beans look yummy! My outside pea plants don't have any peas yet, but we've enjoyed a few radishes.

The Blaine gang said...

Mom, Mary Poppins sounds fun. The kid haven't seen that one yet! Love, Jen

MamaJuneBugJones said...

Love the update.. Glad to see how much fun you have been having! Still the cutest family ever!
Erin