2008 Summer Vacation

And finally, we stopped at the Navy Pier in Chicago so the kids could see Lake Michigan. We also had dinner at Bubba Gump's Shrimp.


We visited Great Grandpa Parr's grave. On the way there, we stopped at the Dairy to get Grandma an ice cream cone. It was the first time she had been out in a couple of months.



Allie needed to get her wiggles out...


After coming back to Medina, we took a little time to dip our feet in Lake Erie.


Next, we went to Niagara Falls, to see the spotlights on them at night. We also watched the fireworks that were shot over the American Falls.


We can't decide if this is sacrilegious, but Isaac felt the need to meditate in the sacred grove.


The next day, we walked through the sacred grove. It was pretty hot and humid that day!


Isaac was excited to sit on the arms of Captain Moroni and King Noah. Afterwards, Moroni let Isaac swing his big sword!


Next, we went to Palmyra. This picture was taken on top of the Hill Cumorah, somewhere close to where Joseph retrieved the plates of gold.


Next, we went around 45 minutes to Kirtland.


Next, we were able to go to Medina to spend some time with Great-Grandma Parr. We spent time with her at the beginning and end of the trip. We didn't feel she could handle Isaac for more than one day at a time!


So on to our big trip for the year. After flying into Chicago Midway, we drove to Toledo. We were lucky that Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Bob took the time to come up and visit us.

And here are Isaac and his cousin Jonah. Isaac is mildly amused. He prefers the more exciting rides.

Late in the summer, we get free passes to the local amusement park. Here, Isaac and Becca are on a kiddie version of the "rocket."

Of course Allie and Becca love to display their artistic talent on my driveway for the 4th of July!


Later in the summer, we like to circle the wagons with our friends and neighbors. They usually bring along their ATVs so we can put around. Allie and Becca got to ride with their friend Haley.


In May, we love to go to Moab and see the arches. This is delicate arch, the namesake for Arches National Park.