A Wiley Weekend

Is that title cheesy enough for you?!

A few weekends ago Scott's parents Webb & Laurel came to visit us and to wish Brenden a happy 9th Birthday. We were glad to have perfect weather and had a really great time hanging out with them. It was a real treat.

They arrived on Friday afternoon, taking the scenic route from the airport through Park City to enjoy a little fall foliage. Then they joined us at the Wasatch Elementary Fall Festival where Laurel got into a bidding war in the silent auction for this adorable turtle. Needless to say she won and we found the perfect spot for him in the back yard. I like this type of pet much more than the real ones that escape while you're cleaning their tank and you can't open Christmas presents until you find them trapped behind the water machine. You know... that kind. Laurel also got this great mini Noah's Ark bench which has quickly become one of June's favorite spots.

On Friday night we made a nice dinner and tried to eat out on the back porch. We got the whole table set and started eating, but pretty soon we had to admit that light mist in the air was turning into actual rain and we were forced to move everything back indoors. On Saturday morning we took another stab at eating breakfast outside only to have the exact same thing happen again -- and then as soon as we had everything moved back indoors the rain stopped. Oh well.

Saturday afternoon there was a bit of pinewood derby car sanding & priming to do, and then an outing to the hobby store and the Provo Bakery -- two of Webb's favorite spots in town. Also a stop in to check out these super cool cars built right here in Provo.






Saturday night we all went to Thanksgiving point to watch Scott play a show with Paul Jacobsen & the Madison Arm, opening for Peter Breinholt. It was a beautiful evening. Paul's set was awesome and the setting was inspiring and the company delightful. The kids did great, including June who ate her entire body mass in kettlecorn (but that kept her occupied so it was totally worth it).



Sunday morning we got up bright and early and went up for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word. It was at the Conference Center and couldn't have been easier to do. (Why haven't we done it sooner?!) Oliver, June & I walked around the grounds while Scott, Webb, Laurel & Brenden got 8th row seats right behind President Monson.







After the broadcast, we spent a little time walking around downtown, seeing the visitor's center and the view from the roof of the conference center, before walking down Main Street to the Grand America Hotel to enjoy their amazing Sunday brunch. June particularly enjoyed the dessert station.




Later that day Aunts Christine and Rachel came over to celebrate the final installment of Brenden's nearly 3 week birthday celebration. After a friends party at Seven Peaks, a family outing to Boondocks, treats at school and church, and a family party at home, I think he feels duly feted.