Monday, September 12, 2011

A Visit From Uncle Erik

Uncle Erik came to stay with us for a week and man did we have a blast! We had so much to show him, like our garden and the creepy praying mantis that lives in our garden.
I don't think you can see him hanging on the upside-down sunflower in this picture, but know that he is big enough and intimidating enough that James saw fit to protect his head from an attack.
On a different day we took Uncle Erik up into Little Cottonwood Canyon for a hike. We began with an easy, paved trail. The kids knocked it out, no problem.
So we moved on to a longer, rockier trail that even included some water hazards.
No visit to Salt Lake would be complete without a trip to Temple Square. Fortunately for us on that day, one of the nearby buildings was getting its windows washed by men who are far braver than I am - can you see them dangling there? No wonder May was entranced!
Of course we also did our fair share of of hanging out and letting the kids call the shots. May was excited to share her books with Uncle Erik.
Both kids were excited to do a little TV time with him, as well. Thanks so much for the great visit, Uncle Erik, and come back soon!

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