On Monday the kids had their last day of Fall Break, so I packed them all up, including our little neighbor, Eli, and took everyone to the Dinosaur Park in Ogden.
Before I continue this story, let me just preface it by saying that Monday was one of the BEST DAYS EVER!!! It was one of those days I felt happy from start to finish. Every activity was a delight. The only thing that would have made it better is if Abe could have been able to come too. I just needed to record that in case I look back and think I’ve wasted these little-kid years complaining and feeling ungrateful. Honestly, I felt active gratitude in my heart practically every minute of this glorious day. It was so fun.
Okay, so we drove to Ogden because I have not explored it much at all since moving here to Utah, and I have been wanting to for some time. I debated between Ogden, southern Utah, or Salt Lake stuff, and I am so glad Ogden won! It was beautiful with the fall colors. (Apparently, it is on the top ten places to visit for fall colors in the U.S. After Monday, I believe it!)
Oh! Before we left for Ogden, the girls each practiced their instruments without complaining and were soooo good. That was awesome.
Then we drove to the dinosaur park in Ogden. It was incredible. The kids spent hours exploring and playing. I loved it because of both how much the kids loved it AND how beautiful a day and place it was. It was a gorgeous day and we were right at the mouth of Ogden Canyon. So pretty.
After the museum, we went to Prairie Schooner, a theme restaurant I read about a couple years ago. It was so cool and the pictures do not capture a smidgen of it. The food was so-so, but nobody really cared because everyone was so busy having fun in our wagon and exploring the “prairies” in the restaurant.
Then we drove home, and just when I thought the day couldn’t get any better, Abe gave me a massage. It really was the perfect day.
I am so grateful to God, nature and all of the wonderful people in my life for my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you.