In the middle of January the Cain's took a family trip to Utah. We were there for a little business and a little pleasure. Our trip began with a bang on Grandpa Peay's farm and ended with a bang with the Francis's in Park City.
When we arrived in Utah it was a bone chilling 6 degrees. When we left California that day it was 80 degrees. We asked for cold and cold is what we got! We loved it. I have to say that Jaxson appreciated the winter wonderland more than any of us. He spent hours playing on the farm. He started on the 4-wheeler with Maddi and Grandpa, played with the farm dog, Jojo for a while, jumped on a inner tube that was jerry rigged behind Grandpa's tractor, had a snowball fight with anyone that would participate ( I think Grandpa got the worst of it), loved all of the animals, and spent more time being pulled behind the tractor. He looked so cold, with frost on his eyelashes but that didn't stop him. Maddi was finally able to play in the snow for the first time ever. She had a great time on the mini hill on Grandpa's driveway and she loved riding on the 4-wheeler all over the 5 acres of fields. It was a great time. The frost on the trees was absolutely beautiful. It was a breathtaking view for us Californians. We had a great visit with Uncle Dave, Aunt Tammy and Wyatt as they showed us their pigs, pheasants, and turkey. Now that's a Ute farm. We were also able to visit Uncle Danny and family. We had a nice dinner and played the craziest game. It was so nice to see some of the Peay's that we miss so much.
After a few days of farm life we ventured north to Pleasant View to see our wonderful Francis's. We spent a few days with Cameron in his dental chair getting first class treatment. He hooked the whole family up with the best cleanings, check-ups and fillings. Dr. Francis is the best dentist in the west. I'm partial, I know. (Hope you 6 other dentists in the fam aren't offended). After that it was nothing but good cookin, entertainment, and unforgettable shakes. We were able to see the Franny's beautiful home they are building up on the hill. It will be perfect for them and can't wait for them to move in. There isn't a family more deserving of this home. Mindy spent an entire day driving us around Salt Lake and bordering areas. It was great, thanks Mind. The last day of our vaca was spent in Park City, sledding. Now I'm not talking about dragging your tube up a dinky hill and weeeeee all the way down. I'm talking hook up to a pulley that does the work for ya and scream like no tomorrow, hoping you don't hit some gnarly bump you can't avoid, skid down 10 more feet on your face and break all those beautiful teeth the good dentist just fixed. The kids weren't the only ones having a great time. Cameron fully enjoyed kicking my tube, slamming it into my unsuspecting daddy longs and knocking them right out from underneath me. Keith couldn't help getting himself into trouble with everyone by building and throwing as many snow balls as he could. And by the way, he's a pretty good shot. Again, real sorry about it Mind. No one should feel too bad for that wee one. Mindy had no problem picking herself up, full speed ahead with all of her 100 pounds, tackling my buff dude to the ground and white washing the poor man's face. Me...I was innocent. Played with the kids all day!
It was a fabulous trip and we didn't want to leave. Reality bites. We loved every minute of it. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality and love. Can't wait for a repeat trip.
