Labor Day Fun

Mike has been asking me what we were going to do for Labor Day, specifically, Monday. Finally, yesterday, I told him that I had been avoiding making plans because I had hoped to be somewhere else, unable to make plans, such as a hospital? Or coming home with a new little bundle of joy? Obviously, it wasn't happening.

Playing in the fountain at the KSL 5 Studio

Mike suggested hiking Stewart Falls. I thought it sounded fun, and as I know it isn't too strenuous of a hike, and fairly short, I was game. (the short was for the benefit if I did happen to really go into labor it wouldn't seem too far to get back to the car and drive down the canyon.) We invited Mike's sister Amanda and her family to go with us. The plan was set, secretly I was hoping to have to call and cancel, but still looking forward to going. I know, kinda confusing.Miles playing Hide-&-Seek at the Temple

Well, this morning, Amanda called expressing her concern for actually going through with the hike. She suggested that we do something slightly safer, such as the zoo, This is the Place, or Temple Square. We decided to do Temple Square (can't beat free) and going to eat somewhere up in SLC. We called and asked Mike's parents if they wanted to go, and we set off.Four cute little boys (can't wait for their cousin to join them.)

We converged upon the Sandy Trax station and had fun watching the boys, who were so excited to be on the train. Miles was especially fun to watch as he insisted on standing whenever the train started or stopped. I think he liked the feeling of almost falling, but knowing that somebody had his back to keep him upright. When we got to downtown, we decided to find somewhere to eat first, since it was almost noon. We decided the Gateway sounded like a good plan and so walked from Temple Square up to the Gateway. We found a most awesome deal at Costa Vida (anyone going to the Gateway should pick up their map and find the coupon inside for a free entre with the purchase of another and 2 drinks. SWEET!) Plus, they gave us a free desert for doing a call in survey while we were there. Yumm, their key lime was DELISH!Cute little Jack (Not so little anymore)

We decided to head over to the CLARK (I keep calling it by the old name of Hansen) Planetarium to see if we could do anything without paying. FYI, you can do LOTS without paying. We spent a lot of time wandering around inside and playing with little displays. You gotta love the Lunar and Martian landscapes that you can wander in, and the weather station. It was fun!Tait, Blake, and Miles on the Martian Landscape

Tait, Blake, and Miles on the Lunar Landscape

We finally headed back to Temple Square, where we wandered, took some pictures, watched The Restoration, and decided we had been walking for most of 4 hours! We quickly decided that we were tired, and it was time to go home. Overall though, it was a blast and I am glad that we didn't have to unexpectedly cancel due to another "labor" day. While we are anxious for that event to happen, I am glad that we got to enjoy the full weekend with family and fun.After a long day, this is what tired boys do.