Clay & Karen Came to Visit.

We were so happy to have Clay and Karen visit for a couple of days.  

It is such a blessing that we live so close to them now. 

I feel so strongly about my kids having the good influence of their grandparents. My grandparents played such a huge role in my life.  They were such good examples and I love that I had the blessing of having their influence in my life. 

I am lucky to have such amazing in-laws.  They have always been so kind and loving and our kids look up to them and enjoy spending time with them. 

We were happy to show them our new place and show them a little bit of Salt Lake. 

We had breakfast at the Blue Plate.  The Blue Plate is this funky, charming little diner and they are known for their good breakfast.  The food was yummy and the atmosphere fun.  My only complaint is that it was a bit too noisy...but other than that we enjoyed ourselves.  

As soon as we were leaving these two guys started playing by the door.  

It was fun. 

After breakfast, we headed to Silver Lake.  Clay was a little tired, so he stayed in the car...Karen came along and we were glad to be able to spend that time with her.  It was such a perfect day.  The weather was beautiful and the trail and the views were perfect. 

Brielle and Braden decided to be adventurous and climb this huge rock. 

I was a little hesitant to let them but Scott quickly came to the rescue and brought them down. 

I don't remember being this gutsy when I was a child...those two just climbed that rock like it was nothing.  

Silver Lake has got to be one of my favorite place here so far.  I know there are tons of hiking trails to be discovered...

Those cute little ducks didn't seem to mind that we were so close to them.  

Later that day, we headed to Clay and Karen's hotel to play at the pool. 

It was so refreshing.

Brooke loved the water! She couldn't get enough. 

As always, Braden loves to be thrown around in the pool.  That boy is so brave and he is a fish. 

We had such a fun time talking and relaxing with Clay and Karen. 

Scott has always been such a good conversationalist, and now I know that he got that from both of his parents.  

We can always enjoy a good conversation with Clay and Karen. 

{Thank you for accepting your democrat daughter-in-law} 

ha ha!:) 

It was such a fun weekend and I'm so grateful that we get to have that memory! 

We love you Clay and Karen. 

Thank you for being great.