Utah Trip #2

This year we were lucky enough to take a second Utah trip this summer. Ty's sister, Shari, flew in from Boston to bless their first little baby girl. So the Hollist gang (almost the whole family) traveled to Utah for a little family reunion. Rilynne LOVED to be around all her cousins and grandparents. There were a couple of "firsts" for Rilynne on this trip. She went 4-wheeling, fishing, and boating this trip. She loved the 4-wheeler! She didn't like the helmet much. She kept trying to take it off. Every time she did we have to stop and put it back on. When we stopped she would shout "go, go" and push the helmet away. She doesn't understand "safety first", yet anyway. She also like the boat rides, although I think she liked being in the water more. She didn't understand why she had to sit down while the boat was going. She was LOVE with the water, always has been I guess. She would swim everyday if she could.

Ty & Rilynne floating in the lake. That girl LOVES the water!

Grandpa Hollist & Rilynne driving the boat. She loves steering wheels. She likes to play in the car too, weird!

Ty, Rilynne, Tore, & Beckett enjoying the boat trip.

Rilynne's first fishing trip to the fish pond. Here is Ty showing her how to hold a fishing pole.

Rilynne enjoying herself.

Rilynne checking out her spoils. She caught 2 fish with a little help from dad.

I had to add this picture because it was kind of a rough day for Rilynne, Ty, & myself. She was so tired and she really had a tough day. We had a great day but probably too full of activities and not enough naps. I had to put myself in a 5 minute time out just for a break.

While we were there we were able to see a few friends while we were there. The Monson's just moved to Provo (their favorite place on earth! :)) for graduate school. Jordan is starting BYU's MBA program this month. I am not sure how happy they are to be in Utah but we're sure glad. Now we can see them at least 2 times a year. We also saw the Mathew's and were able to go to the family BYU football practice with them. We don't get to go or watch as many BYU football games as we'd like to and we miss watching Marcus play. Anyway, it was great to see them and it was super nice of the Mathews to invite us!

Here is Ty, Rilynne, & Marcus. She doesn't look like it right here but she really did have a great time. We just bought tickets to the BYU vs. Oregon State game. We are so excited to be able to see Marcus play this year. Go Cougs! Go Marcus!

Ty is pretty excited to get her started on her athletic training! :)

We have taken 4 trips (3 for at least a week or longer) this summer. It was great to see everyone and we loved to be with family but it will be nice to get into our regular schedule again. There really is no place like HOME!