A Hop, Skip, and A Jump Away= just 10 hours

Several weeks ago we were able to head up north, just 10 hours or so, to see family and be in the temple while Tim's first nephew was sealed to his beautiful wife.

We were lucky enough to be able to spend a whole week up there, and we found lots to do.  Visiting family, checking out the Hogle Zoo, playing with cousins, shopping, showing the girls Temple Square (because how could we miss out on the "pointy temple"?), and swimming at the hotel pool.  Not to mention the amazing sealing and reception.

We're lucky to have such great family that let us pop in whenever, and stay for days.  They also feed us (well, I might add), entertain us, and displace their children to give us a bed.  If you aren't a member of the Shurtliff family, you're missing out.

Here are a few of my favorites from that week.

Is this amazing or what? The animals at this zoo are so close you could touch them (if it weren't for the 6-inch thick glass wall of course).  This tiger and gorilla were RIGHT there!!!

Swimming at the hotel pool was definitely a highlight for the girls

Temple Square was awesome