Race time was delayed by 30 minutes, but then we were off.
I love to drive and in Utah there are two sections of freeway where the speed limit is 80 mph. So fun, but we were still being passed. The red car did reach the apartment first but only because the white care yielded because of lack of knowledge of the road course. We arrived at 3:00 pm. Then Michael and I took off for Salt Lake City and and the Priesthood session of conference. Yes, I know, I'm not a priesthood holder but it was a great opportunity to take pictures of the temple and the surrounding area. Do you know that about 30 minutes after the session starts most people have gone to dinner or are inside and it is great for taking pictures without people in them. Here are a few samples.
The people Cristal nannies for were away for the weekend, so they said we could crash at their house. In the morning we woke to find both race cars blanketed in light snow. There also was some light snow flurries still falling from the sky. We thought it was great. The rest of the world seemed to still be sleeping. We left for our return trip after saying our good byes to Cristal about 7:30 am. The roads were clear and the snow fresh so the ride seemed to be through a white wonderland. We stopped a few more times and took more pictures. We're just desert rats you know.
Girls with their smiles enjoying the snow.
We took Hwy 89 home and passed by my dream house. I hadn't seen it in the snow before. When I asked who wanted to move here with me, silence. It is kind of remote and the house would have to be demolished and rebuilt totally. Still it was beautiful and peaceful.
We stopped at Emilee's favorite temple. Manti. We took pictures here also. The flowers had a light sprinkling of snow. This temple reminds me of a castle.
Home at 8:15. Unpacked and had dinner by 9:00 and in bed at 10:00.
Hardly seems like we were gone at all, except I don't feel quite rested and Michael and Julia are having problems getting their ears to clear.
Take care Cristal.
We love you.
Happy Easter.
3 comments:
Looks like a fun turn around trip. I used to take turn around trips. Not very relaxing, but enjoyable with the right company.
Wow , lots of trips to UT! We're looking at going agaion July ad I get tired just thinkng about that drive. I guess I should make Chris drive moret than just 3 or 4 hours of it next time!
thanks so much for bringing the car to me... and really selling it to me. You're the best parents. I love you!
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