Bryce Canyon & Ruby's Inn

At the end of July, we went to Bryce Canyon. We stayed at Ruby's Inn and had a great time. We also stayed a night in St. George and went to see Footloose at Tuacahn. It was a really fun vacation.

This is the Place Park and Oquirrh Mtn. Temple

Mike took a day off Work in June and we went to the Oquirrh Mtn. Temple Open House. Then we visited This is the Place State Park. It was a rainy and gray day, but we had a blast.

Mitchell taking a stroll in the pioneer village

Mitchell was dying to ride the train. As you can see Trent wasn't quite as thrilled

I bet these horses get really bored going around in circles all day.

We are just a typical Indian family.

"Beat that rug Aubrey!"

It's funny how they will do laundry here, but not at home.

A Windy picture in front of the new temple. From this viewpoint you can see the Draper and Jordan temple also. They say on a really clear day you may even be able to see the Salt Lake temple . I haven't verified that claim because there are a lot of buildings in downtown that I think would obstruct the view.

Gibson/Doxey Family Reunion

We had an awesome time at Mike's family reunion this year. We went to Navajo Lake which is near Brianhead, Utah. It was beautiful. We all had a great time camping and hanging out with the relatives. Dave and Leslie planned it and they did a marvelous job.

Aubrey begins her descent into Mammoth Cave

Mike, Aubrey and Trent playing with flashlights in Mammoth Cave.

Trent with "The Boys" after shooting guns

Trent hiking with the walking stick Mike made

Mitchell loved "biking" this way.

Aubrey as happy as can be!

Spring Break 2009

We went down to Moab for Spring Break. We visited Arches, Mesa Verde, and Goblin Valley. We stayed in the trailer and had a lot of fun. Trent could visit national parks everyday. He loves them

Trent's favorit place to visit is Goblin Valley. He could stay and play forever if we would let him.
Trent going down into a pit house at Mesa Verde

Aubs and Mitch climbing out of a cliff dwelling at Mesa Verde

Trent could also climb around forever at Arches National Park. He is in heaven.

I think he was happier than he looks at Arches.

Aubrey's Big Show

I am embarrased that it has been so long since I posted. So I will just put some hightlights of the last few (or more) months.

Aubrey insisted on entering the talent show this year. She had it all planned out that she would perform the "Hoedown Throwdown" from Hannah Montana. Her friend Madysen helped her perform it. The kids really seemed to like it. We are proud of her. Now she moves on to the big Junior High.

Skiing and Sledding - You Got to Love Utah!

We had several chances to sled and ski over the Christmas break. There was more snow this year than we have had in a while. The kids have loved it. And, as a side note, hats off to Chad for enduring his first Christmas with the inlaws. He was a great sport and from what I hear he still loves Emily.

The Annual Gibson Doxey New Year's Eve Family Dance

My kids love the family dance on New Year's Eve. Note Aubrey's new robot and air guitar moves.