Utah 2020 -- Petersons Unite!

June 7 - 21, 2020

We spent the last two weeks cheating a bit on this full time RV living as we were in Utah and stayed with our son, Brandon and his family.  We were able to park our RV on the street in front of their home, which made it nice if we needed anything from it.  For example, when I was making Eva's cake for her 8th birthday and we ran out of powdered sugar for the icing, all I had to do was "make a quick trip home for it"!  

Kubb!

Back yard activities were a hit with all of us!  We got to play on the new playground Brandon built for the kids (no, my hips didn't fit down the slide!), pick tart cherries, play Goodminton (a nice twist on Badminton), croquet,  Kubb (a Swedish yard game)...  Indoors, we played board games.  Sad that I can no longer beat Josh (age 10) in chess!  He crushed me every time!  
COVID Swimming!

Brandon's family is part of a neighborhood pool and, although playtime is not allowed (dang COVID!), we could sign up for lap swims.  It was a delightful way to cool off on some of the warmer days while we were there.

Eva Turns 8!

We were able to celebrate a number of special occasions while we were in Utah, including Eva's birthday, Brandon and Anne's 13th anniversary and Father's day!  Brandon is quite the grill master and treated us to his famous BBQ ribs on Father's Day.  It was fun to be part of all the celebrations! 

Josh’s placemat

I pulled out my sewing machine a couple of times and gave the kids a little fun behind my favorite toy! They made  pretty cool placemats and bookmarks!  We found a couple of neighborhood hikes that gave us a nice view of the city, including a fun hike to the Block U!  Occasionally, Brandon and Dick would pull out their guitars and treat us to a little oldies music. 

Princess Eva Sewing!

                 

Despite COVID-19 being on an increase in Salt Lake City and the need for continued self-isolating, we had a ton of fun and found so many things to do.  Dick was able to give Brandon a haircut and I must say he did a MUCH better job than the haircut I gave Dick!  One of these days we will maybe be able to go back to a salon for a haircut.  My hair has gotten ridiculously long!

Chasing Eva!

My favorite group of musicians!
Cherry picking!

                     

Eva is getting close to being able to ride her bicycle.  It was exciting to witness the progress she is making; however, chasing her around and helping ensure she wouldn't fall wore me out!  Haha!

Leaving Salt Lake City was difficult, but Josh and Eva gave their best effort at making it impossible.  
They barricaded and locked the front door and chased our RV for blocks and blocks yelling "Please don't leave!"  It's nice to be loved.  God has blessed us richly!

Up next:  Casper, Wyoming

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  1. SherryJune 30, 2020 at 11:58 AM

    Aw, sounds lovely!

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  2. JeanJune 30, 2020 at 1:30 PM

    Those grandkids really love you! We find Kubb harder to play than it looks--or have you mastered it?

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