Day 5 - Trip to Utah

Day 5 - Trip to Utah
June 30th, 2009

Today was my dad's birthday. It was so fun to be
all together as a family to celebrate!

We stayed at the Providence Inn while we were there.
They have done a lot to fix up the place and the
grounds look better than they ever have!
Here are some pics of us exploring.

My mom and dad.

There was a new monument built and dedicated
just a couple of weeks before we visited.

Here is part of the article about it.

Somewhere along the way, the pioneer monument
was lost. The foundation deteriorated; the time capsule
inside was apparently so damaged that the only thing
worth saving was some old coins; it was all taken apart
and taken away.

But for the 150th anniversary of the founding
of Providence, that monument is being rebuilt.

"For those of use who grew up in Providence,"
says former mayor and current member of
the Providence Historical Committee Alma Leonhardt,
"it's like a lost child coming home."

The monument, which will now sit at the
corner of the property, will be dedicated
on Saturday, June 6, by
President Boyd K. Packer
of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

"The first monument was dedicated by
George Albert Smith, so we're thrilled that
(President) Packer will do the honors this time,"
says Dale Astle, chairman of the monument committee.

Anyway, here is the monument and Karl surprised
us by having our names engraved among those
who have made a "significant contribution" to the
history of the Providence Inn & Old Rock Church.

Then we went go-karting and mini-golfing.
We had fun and the kids loved seeing their cousins.

(No, these two did not really drive this together!)

Julia before the ride...

Julia after the ride...

She fell asleep out on the track!!
Nice driving Jez. :)

After we went to the Park and had a picnic
complete with AGGIE ICE CREAM!!! My favorite.

Jez playing ball with Treven. So cute. :)