Unfortunately, I don't have the pictures uploaded yet, But I wanted to document the day, before things get too busy. (We are moving this next Wednesday...busy times)
So, on Monday, we had the kids get ready for school and then as we drove them up to the school, we said our prayer as we do most days before they get out of the car, and then before they un-buckled, Dave and I said,
"Happy Allred Family Ditch Day," def. a mouth full.
The girls were so excited, as we only do this like twice a year, and we haven't done anything really fun in a long time, since our job didn't work out and then starting the new business...needless to say funds have been a little tight, and are just now getting better.
But we had the whole day planned, and it turned out so great!
We started out by driving to Salt Lake City, where we went to the Hogle Zoo.
We had such a great time, because at this zoo, the animals are really up close and personal, unlike other zoo's we have been too. It also has a Jurassic Park type feel with all the new robotic dinosaurs. The girls loved that a ton. Some of the dinosaurs spit water, others growled really loud and moved certain parts of their bodies and eyes, making them seem very life like.
We saw the new baby elephant, and went on the carousel, and the little train.
The girls got to eat Pink Cotten Candy, and that ended the zoo trip on a high...a sugar high!
All in all, it was a zoorific time!!
Then we went over to Heritage Park, which has a small museum and lot's of sculpted monuments dedicated to the Pioneers, the Mormon Battalion, and Brigham Young.
This is the location marked for Brigham Young's, "THIS IS THE PLACE" inspiration.
It was very special for me to be able to share this with my daughters, and for them to be able to look out onto the Salt Lake Valley and explain to them, that there were no buildings or anything here before and that because of the inspiration from above, the sacrifices that were made, and the hard work of the Pioneers we have this beautiful place.
We then went over to Temple Square, where we walked around the Temple. All the trees and flowers are in bloom, which made for a beautiful spring afternoon. The Temple grounds were so quiet and peaceful and it felt so good to be there with my family and away from the rest of the world. We also toured the visitor center, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, and the New Conference Center. The tours that were given to us by the volunteers were so great. Normally, we are the type, that just like to do things on our own, without someone else's help....it must be a mental thing....who knows. But we had two different men for two of the tours, and I am so glad we did that, because we got to see and learn so much more than we would have on our own.
Not to leave out, was the incredible Spirit that was with us.
I can't describe it in any other way, than just to say, we felt very peaceful, and calm, and for a few of us, there were times when we were very much overcome by the Spirit.
It was wonderful.
Then, we ended our day at IHOP. Our family loves Breakfast, so IHOP is perfect for us!
(also kids eat free Monday-Thursday from 4pm-10pm)
Anyways, we all came home, showered, and conked out.
It was the most wonderful Ditch Day Ever!
So, on Monday, we had the kids get ready for school and then as we drove them up to the school, we said our prayer as we do most days before they get out of the car, and then before they un-buckled, Dave and I said,
"Happy Allred Family Ditch Day," def. a mouth full.
The girls were so excited, as we only do this like twice a year, and we haven't done anything really fun in a long time, since our job didn't work out and then starting the new business...needless to say funds have been a little tight, and are just now getting better.
But we had the whole day planned, and it turned out so great!
We started out by driving to Salt Lake City, where we went to the Hogle Zoo.
We had such a great time, because at this zoo, the animals are really up close and personal, unlike other zoo's we have been too. It also has a Jurassic Park type feel with all the new robotic dinosaurs. The girls loved that a ton. Some of the dinosaurs spit water, others growled really loud and moved certain parts of their bodies and eyes, making them seem very life like.
We saw the new baby elephant, and went on the carousel, and the little train.
The girls got to eat Pink Cotten Candy, and that ended the zoo trip on a high...a sugar high!
All in all, it was a zoorific time!!
Then we went over to Heritage Park, which has a small museum and lot's of sculpted monuments dedicated to the Pioneers, the Mormon Battalion, and Brigham Young.
This is the location marked for Brigham Young's, "THIS IS THE PLACE" inspiration.
It was very special for me to be able to share this with my daughters, and for them to be able to look out onto the Salt Lake Valley and explain to them, that there were no buildings or anything here before and that because of the inspiration from above, the sacrifices that were made, and the hard work of the Pioneers we have this beautiful place.
We then went over to Temple Square, where we walked around the Temple. All the trees and flowers are in bloom, which made for a beautiful spring afternoon. The Temple grounds were so quiet and peaceful and it felt so good to be there with my family and away from the rest of the world. We also toured the visitor center, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, and the New Conference Center. The tours that were given to us by the volunteers were so great. Normally, we are the type, that just like to do things on our own, without someone else's help....it must be a mental thing....who knows. But we had two different men for two of the tours, and I am so glad we did that, because we got to see and learn so much more than we would have on our own.
Not to leave out, was the incredible Spirit that was with us.
I can't describe it in any other way, than just to say, we felt very peaceful, and calm, and for a few of us, there were times when we were very much overcome by the Spirit.
It was wonderful.
Then, we ended our day at IHOP. Our family loves Breakfast, so IHOP is perfect for us!
(also kids eat free Monday-Thursday from 4pm-10pm)
Anyways, we all came home, showered, and conked out.
It was the most wonderful Ditch Day Ever!
