We took a Break from Salt Lake's version of Spring this year and headed to Las Vegas! If Jackson isn't asking to go on a little trip to Price, then he is usually asking to go to Las Vegas to play with his cousins. After the 7 hour drive with FIVE boys, with Jackson asking if we were almost there as we were passing by Nephi, we arrived in sunny Las Vegas only to enjoy 70 degree weather all week!! Alison had a fun outing planned each day which included picnics, park visits, and just being outside. We were lucky to also have my mom join in the fun. As Justin put it, "what more could you ask for: your mom, your sister, and warm weather!"
Group shot at Calico Basin. We enjoyed a picnic and a little "hike!" We missed Ethan on most of our outings because he is a big first grader and has to go to school all day. One awesome thing about Ethan that I learned on our trip is what a good piano player he is! I was really impressed. 
How cute are these two?! With Bowen's smile and Keaton's blue eyes, they are quite a pair. Bowen misses Keaton---well, and Keaton's toys too! Both Jackson and Bowen were in toy heaven!
First swim of the year--in the Racoona! Jackson kept calling the Jacuzzi a "Racoona." Hmmm...not quite sure why. But they sure enjoyed swimming everyday right in the backyard. Ethan and Blake are really good swimmers. I'm hoping that will rub off on Jackson since Jackson is refusing to take swimming lessons this year. He loves to go swimming, but because of a few bad experiences with swimming lessons last year, he is opting to stick with the sports he loves--golf, tennis, baseball, etc! 
Great friends! Right after this picture, Blake asked Jackson, "What face did you make?" He is such a funny kid. One day, we heard Jackson crying in Alison's room. We went in there to find Jackson and Blake were jumping on Alison's bed. When we asked why Jackson was crying, Blake informed us that they were just BOXING! Not long after his tears had dried, Jackson was ready for another round. They also had some pretty BIG plans to create a Go-Cart track made out of wood. All week long, they added details into their plans. The funniest plans were the "Friendship Lists" as Blake calls them. Only people on the "Friendship List" could come and use the track. You better believe they were writing down their friends names in pencil, because one little mistake and someone would be erased. Jackson was a little disappointed that nothing had been made by the time we left. Maybe next time! Thanks to Alison, Darren, and Grandma for such a fun time!
