Trip to Utah

Trips to Utah are always full of fun and extremely busy. We always want to see so many friends and be able to experience all that we love about Utah-- running with great friends, eating at favorite restaurants, swimming at the pool, playing baseball with cousins, and enjoying the love of so many. This trip was extra special as we saw so many friends and family that we hadn't seen in a long time. Kyle and Aly were there for the first part of the trip and it was so fun to hang out with them. We were able to see baby Cohen (Jason's sister's baby) be blessed and meet him for the first time. Mckay was able to see one of his great friends from Colorado and also see Dallin from Ohio. We also got to say goodbye one last time to my Grandma Beth. It was such a neat experience to see her tenderness as she was getting ready to leave this life. I will never forget the way she looked at me almost wanting to say so much but, couldn't and instead just gazed into my eyes. My trip couldn't have been timed any better as I was able to say goodbye and also be there for her funeral. At the funeral it was nice to reconnect with so many family members and to cherish the memories of Grandma Beth. Here are a few of the memories of this summers trip to Utah.




Utah is always about having fun with the cousins.


While in Utah Jason and I had our 12 year anniversary. It seems like we have been apart the last two years over our anniversary. Jason was nice and sent me these flowers. The hardest part about coming to Utah is leaving Jason for so long.


Our trip to Utah included a drive to Richfield to see the family farm and spend time with Grandpa Mike. Here they are watching the cows eat in the corral. Beckham was a little nervous when the cow moved.


The kids got to feed the cows and drive the truck-- only on the farm.



After the farm we went to Fremont Indian State Park for some trail running and hiking and then we headed to Big Rock Candy Mountain. The Big Rock Candy Mountain is a favorite childhood memory for me. Grandma Beth loved taking us grandkids here.









Grandma Beth's funeral in Richfield. Jason got to come to Utah for the funeral. It was a little costly to getting him there but, definitely worth it.

Erickson Family



As granddaughters we were given white roses to put in the casket. Mckinley wanted to help put the roses on the casket.


Beckham of course running through the cemetery.

In Utah Beckham had his third birthday. He has been waiting some time for his birthday and could hardly believe when I actually told him it was his special day. We had a little family get together in the city park.


Dawna made Beckham a cute baseball cake.




Beckham loved opening presents and being the center of attention.




Crazy girls!!! These girls had so much fun together as they always do. They are great friends and cousins.

One of Beckham's favorite presents was the Spider Man costume. It took him a little while to warm up to the mask but, as soon he was comfortable we couldn't get it off of him. He would say mom "Look at Me" and then he would pull of his mask and say "Mom its just me, Beckham".


My niece Jammie and I posing for the camera.

This trip to Utah was a very memorable one. Only wish I could've seen a few more friends during my stay. Next time-- I hope to see you all.