Our Trip to Utah

Almost two months ago, we were lucky enough to go visit Matt's sister and her family in West(?) Jordan, UT. Having been unable to actually spend time with them for a couple of years, we felt blessed to be able to visit while Matt's brother Dan was also there (with his foster dog-daughter, Samantha). The kids were so happy to get to see their cousins (although Anna and William struggled to get along), and Roxie even got to play with her puppy cousin, Trixie! The kids had a "slumber party" in the basement, and Emily figured out how to get Roxie to prance on her hind legs.
After 3 days of relaxing and enjoying the company of our family, we weren't exactly looking forward to the drive home. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your perspective), we had some amazing storms the whole way home. Everyone was exhausted, but Roxie was the only one who managed to sleep through all of the thunder and pouring rain.

P.S. Now I know for future reference that I need to upload the pictures in the opposite order I want them posted!! :-)