Our last day in Utah was just as eventful as the rest of the trip.  We met up with one of Jason’s friends that he grew up with and went to a Museum and Bridal Veil Falls.

The boys had such an amazing time learning all about the animals.  They were reading everything and watching all of the videos they could.  It was adorable how they were taking it all in.

Talk about some cool photo ops!  Too bad Drake refuses to look at the camera and smile in any of them. {{wink}}

Next we went to hike Bridal Veil Falls. 

It’s beautiful!

We ended the day eating with Jason’s friends at Costa Vida.  The place everyone told us we had to go eat while we were in Utah.  It was delish.

I believe in brainwashing.  Yep, say what you may, but every chance I can get I’m brainwashing my children.  {{evil laugh}}

Jason took the boys on a tour of BYU while I was in Park City, but we had to seal the deal with a photo in front of the cougar wearing their BYU shirts.

We talked about what college life would be like, how Grandpa Mills can cook them Sunday dinner, and how they can go hiking and camping together.

Such a trip has to be followed up with Hogi Yogi.  {{duh}}

Yep – I will go to great lengths to brainwash my babies.  {{snicker}}

I was so excited to be able to be with my Dad on his birthday.  Now that he lives so far away this was quite a treat. 

We met at Pirate Island Pizza in Provo so the kids can play and we could enjoy the evening together.

This place is impressive.  The boys loved it!

It was nice to see my brother and his family and spend an evening with my Dad.  It was too short but a wonderful time.

Another one of our adventures in Utah was hiking Timpanogos Cave.  We figured that we’d take advantage of being in the mountains.

It was exhausting!!

But worth it.  Inside the cave it was 50 degrees and beautiful.

The boys had so much fun climbing the rocks – but not until our way down the mountain.  {{wink}}

It was a huge family bonding experience and we loved it!

While in Utah, we made our way over to Temple Square and took part in all of the typical Mormon family traditions.  We took pictures in front of the Salt Lake Temple, checked out all of the visitors centers, toured the Conference Center, etc.

Sadly, I didn’t check this photo a kind stranger took of our family.  That’s what I get for assuming that all Mormon’s know how to angle the camera right to capture the family in front of the SLC temple. {{good grief}}  I guess I no longer need to worry about framing it and finding a place for it in my home.

It’s been years since we’ve been able to visit Temple Square and we were really impressed with all of the technology and impressive set up they have.  We spent hours checking it all out.

We had a lot of fun in the bookstore, especially Drake.  Can you tell?  {{evil laugh}}

Jason and my Dad had the kids for 4 days while I was in Park City at EVO.  They make a great team as they did all the activities we had laid out before I left!  I was really proud of them.  Sadly, I had the camera and we left our second camera at home so they couldn’t take pictures of their adventures.

When I got home on Sunday the boys were a little restless so we took them for a walk and to feed the ducks.

One of the {few} perks of blogging every day is that you occasionally get invited to a “Tweet Up” where companies want to use your social media skills to promote their business.  I was contacted by the San Antonio visitors bureau to attend a VIP event at SeaWorld San Antonio. #swsa

Since we already had season passes it was a no-brainer that we would attend.  We were watching Wendy’s kids that weekend because she was celebrating her anniversary in NYC.  {{Aunt Laurie knows how to show kids a good time!}}

The day was so much fun as we were able to meet fabulous bloggers, received free meal passes, and Quick Queue passes.  Did you know that you can buy both at Customer Service?!?

I swear the Quick Queue passes are worth every penny!  You get to walk IN the OUT and get on the ride without a wait.  My kids thought I was a rock-star that day!  Needless to say, they got a lesson on humility and how chanting “we’re VIP” is straight up rude.  {{giggle}}

I also learned so much about SeaWorld in our behind the scenes tour. Our guide was so enthusiastic about her job.  I’m quite sure teared up at one point when she was explaining the plight of the Hawaiian Monk Seal. It was touching.

Everyone got a chance to touch a small shark.  It was completely cool with all the roaming fingers.

All of those gray cylinders are for the Shamu tank filtration system!  Holy Hannah it’s huge.  I can’t remember how many gallons it was – but it was a lot of water.

The dolphins were showing off a little when we showed up to gawk at them. It was adorable to see how much they love an audience. However, when their trainers came to feed them – it was ON! They started talking loudly and doing flips. They know who they really need to impress.

I think feeding the sting rays was the highlight for me.  We learned all about how they eat, their tail, and teeth.  Everyone got to hold one of each which was fascinating!  

This trip we actually spent the majority of the time at the rides and in the water park.  It was a hot day and the wave pool, water rides, and lazy river was calling our name.  

A huge thank you to the San Antonio visitors bureau for hosting the VIP event at SeaWorld San Antonio.  It was a huge bonding day for our family and one we’ll never forget.

One of the {few} perks of blogging every day is that you occasionally get invited to a “Tweet Up” where companies want to use your social media skills to promote their business.  I was contacted by the San Antonio visitors bureau to attend a VIP event at SeaWorld San Antonio. #swsa

Since we already had season passes it was a no-brainer that we would attend.  We were watching Wendy’s kids that weekend because she was celebrating her anniversary in NYC.  {{Aunt Laurie knows how to show kids a good time!}}

The day was so much fun as we were able to meet fabulous bloggers, received free meal passes, and Quick Queue passes.  Did you know that you can buy both at Customer Service?!?

I swear the Quick Queue passes are worth every penny!  You get to walk IN the OUT and get on the ride without a wait.  My kids thought I was a rock-star that day!  Needless to say, they got a lesson on humility and how chanting “we’re VIP” is straight up rude.  {{giggle}}

I also learned so much about SeaWorld in our behind the scenes tour. Our guide was so enthusiastic about her job.  I’m quite sure teared up at one point when she was explaining the plight of the Hawaiian Monk Seal. It was touching.

Everyone got a chance to touch a small shark.  It was completely cool with all the roaming fingers.

All of those gray cylinders are for the Shamu tank filtration system!  Holy Hannah it’s huge.  I can’t remember how many gallons it was – but it was a lot of water.

The dolphins were showing off a little when we showed up to gawk at them. It was adorable to see how much they love an audience. However, when their trainers came to feed them – it was ON! They started talking loudly and doing flips. They know who they really need to impress.

I think feeding the sting rays was the highlight for me.  We learned all about how they eat, their tail, and teeth.  Everyone got to hold one of each which was fascinating!  

This trip we actually spent the majority of the time at the rides and in the water park.  It was a hot day and the wave pool, water rides, and lazy river was calling our name.  

A huge thank you to the San Antonio visitors bureau for hosting the VIP event at SeaWorld San Antonio.  It was a huge bonding day for our family and one we’ll never forget.

One of the {few} perks of blogging every day is that you occasionally get invited to a “Tweet Up” where companies want to use your social media skills to promote their business.  I was contacted by the San Antonio visitors bureau to attend a VIP event at SeaWorld San Antonio. #swsa

Since we already had season passes it was a no-brainer that we would attend.  We were watching Wendy’s kids that weekend because she was celebrating her anniversary in NYC.  {{Aunt Laurie knows how to show kids a good time!}}

The day was so much fun as we were able to meet fabulous bloggers, received free meal passes, and Quick Queue passes.  Did you know that you can buy both at Customer Service?!?

I swear the Quick Queue passes are worth every penny!  You get to walk IN the OUT and get on the ride without a wait.  My kids thought I was a rock-star that day!  Needless to say, they got a lesson on humility and how chanting “we’re VIP” is straight up rude.  {{giggle}}

I also learned so much about SeaWorld in our behind the scenes tour. Our guide was so enthusiastic about her job.  I’m quite sure teared up at one point when she was explaining the plight of the Hawaiian Monk Seal. It was touching.

Everyone got a chance to touch a small shark.  It was completely cool with all the roaming fingers.

All of those gray cylinders are for the Shamu tank filtration system!  Holy Hannah it’s huge.  I can’t remember how many gallons it was – but it was a lot of water.

The dolphins were showing off a little when we showed up to gawk at them. It was adorable to see how much they love an audience. However, when their trainers came to feed them – it was ON! They started talking loudly and doing flips. They know who they really need to impress.

I think feeding the sting rays was the highlight for me.  We learned all about how they eat, their tail, and teeth.  Everyone got to hold one of each which was fascinating!  

This trip we actually spent the majority of the time at the rides and in the water park.  It was a hot day and the wave pool, water rides, and lazy river was calling our name.  

A huge thank you to the San Antonio visitors bureau for hosting the VIP event at SeaWorld San Antonio.  It was a huge bonding day for our family and one we’ll never forget.