Nebraska and New Mexico

Jake decided a long time ago that when our kids turned 8 (the year they get baptized) that he'd take each child on a special road trip to a BYU game. So this year it was Ellie's turn and her trip didn't disappoint.

So back in September she and Jake loaded up on the plane and flew to Nebraska for the amazing BYU v. Nebraska game, where they won with an amazing Hail Mary pass and catch with one second remaining in the game.

They met up with my parents who were going to the same game and had a great weekend trip with them. In addition to football, they visited three states, took a church history tour of the Midwest and saw the Winter Quarters temple as well as the Nauvoo temple and historic city.

Ellie had her own camera for the trip and I love the pictures she captured of the things they saw and did. Both she and Jake really enjoyed their time together and were so glad to be able to make this memorable trip.

The flight over

Their night time accommodations

The view from the car windows

Dad and daughter

With my parents

At the game

True Blue Cougar fans

Selfie

A cool bridge

The door to the Winter Quarter's temple

The Winter Quarter's temple

Nebraska state capitol in Lincoln

More views while driving

In a replica of the store of Nauvoo

Ellie's rag doll prize to remember her trip

At the Nauvoo temple

A side view of the temple

A statue of the pioneers who sacrificed for their faith

Daddy and daughter

Ellie B.

Meanwhile, the other kids and I decided to take a trip that same weekend to see my sister and her family in New Mexico. We love visiting their cool town and treated ourselves to a tea party, a visit to the temple, shopping for crafts, park visits, and some good times together. It was a good weekend all around.