Bell Family Vacay

Last week was a fun and exciting one for Logan and me. We were able to drive to California and spend the week with Jeremy’s family; his parents and two twin sisters and their families. Because Jeremy was blessed enough to get a new job, he wasn’t able to come. It was very sad and we missed him terribly, but other than that and the one night that Logan refused to sleep, we had a blast!

We went to Railtown 1897 to look at the old trains and railroad station (also where Back to the Future III was filmed), spent time at Pinecrest Lake {Logan was  STINKER!}, went shooting (Kerri stayed behind with the kids), went horseback riding (Grandpa stayed behind), got to enjoy 3ish hours without power, went out to eat and to the movie Contagion (the grandparents stayed behind), and went to Columbia, an old town established during the search for GOLD.

And most of all, we were able to hang out and spend time with the family. Logan was able to play with his cousins {as well as aunts, uncles, and grandparents} that he never gets to see, and I got to get to know my in-laws a bit better. It was tons of fun and Logan very much misses his friends. Mom just doesn’t seem to do it…. 
For example: First, you need to know that Logan would wake up from naps or in the morning saying “PLAY!!!” while pointing downstairs, where he and all of his cousins would spend their time playing. So cute {and also frustrating when it would cause him to NOT sleep.} Well, Sunday, our first day back home we were in the kitchen and he was being a bit whiny, so I asked him if he wanted to go play. He got all excited so I took him over to his toys and sat down on the ground with him to play. Well, he got very upset, started crying, stood up and walked over and pointed to the stairs that lead to upstairs, where his cousins that we live with are. It was so cute and sad all at the same time. Apparently, he now associates the word “play” to actually playing with friends.  Now he knows how boring Mommy is.

We stayed Friday night in Wells, NV {Jeremy drove} so that we could meet up and drive the rest of the way with Terri, Dave, Nathan, and Chief (the Great Dane.) I was a little worried about what Logan’s reaction would be to BIG the dog, but I’m pretty sure the first word out of his mouth Saturday morning was “Dog!” Not scared at all.

Grocery shopping with his new friend.

The cabin.


Logan saw Aidan helping make the rolls and just had to join in, too.

Terri and I were shucking corn and Logan kept asking for some. I figured giving him one that was uncooked would deter him. Boy was I wrong. He loved it and ate the whole thing.

Trucks were by far the most popular toy there. For all the boys.

Flying a remote control helicopter. Luckily that thing is made to crash!

The boys gave us quite a concert!

”Papa” reading the pop-up bug. Logan’s favorite. I was tempted to steal it from the cabin…

Holding hands!

Playing with the “choo choos,” Railtown.

The whole gang.


“Stop being a baby and get in the water!” Pinecrest Lake.

I had a lot of fun shooting.

My sweet little Logan.


Wrestling with Grandpa!

After a few days, I was FINALLY able to get Logan into the playhouse. He had a blast once he did.

Me on the back of the horse. Sorry you can’t see the horse!

The 4 boys! Aidan, Logan, Liam and Nathan. Thanks to Grandma for the matching shirts.

With Grandma.

Gold panning in Columbia.


Having so much fun sitting in his own seat on the plane! Can’t wait to see Daddy!

Thanks for everyone for making it such a fun trip for us! We are so glad we were able to come.