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Utah is a Beautiful State

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Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

I must admit, when my Aunt picked Utah for our family reunion this year I wasn't exactly overcome with excitement.  I'd never been and honestly never really payed that much attention to ever going.

Family from New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Washington and Idaho were all en route to Heber City, UT for a week.

What fun it was!  Utah is absolutely gorgeous and our house was just atop this beautiful valley with the mountains in the background.  Horses, cows, llamas and other animals filled the fields wagging their tails and making their barnyard noises.  The house slept 40 and we all stayed in one spot which is nice.  We've done other family reunions where we had condos next to one another but being in one house is something I think we all prefer. It had a game room and movie theater and was a great house for all 30 of us.

We hiked, boated, shopped, went to a carnival, visited Park City, rode this Alpine Slide toboggan thing, played cards, ate a bunch and relaxed.  It was so much fun and so relaxing.  But the best part was being in the company of my family.  I LOVE my family so much and my heart is full!

I have a new found respect for Utah and it's beauty and would recommend it to anyone.

 

Our view from the front deck.

 

Alex and George being their usual cute selves.

Sara, Katy, Lelani and Joey about to embark on the ride of their life.

The Alpine Slide in Park City.

Heber City sunset.

Captain George. 

Posted by

Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
ActiveRain

   

Comments (35)

Brad MacKenzie
Brad MacKenzie - Duxbury, MA
Turning Houses into Homes on the South Shore

I''m glad you got to see Utah. It's a wonderful place.  Beautiful and much more cultural activity than us coasters imagine.  As you now know!

Aug 07, 2013 12:46 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I'm very fond of what Utah has to offer in the way of natural beauty.  A couple years ago, I traveled Utah's Highway 12 from one end to the other.  On that highway alone are 3 National Parks, and 3 State Parks, including Capital Reef, Bryce and Zion. 

Your pictures are delightful, Kerrie.  I especially like the one with the feet getting ready to make their way down the slide.  The little guy driving the boat is cute too!

CONGRATULATIONS on having this blog FEATURED in the Photos group!

Aug 07, 2013 01:03 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kerrie  You have such a nice family..must be so nice to have family reunions ..never had one ..my family loves each other but we don't party together accept at weddings  & oops and funerals ..must be really nice to have reunions

Aug 07, 2013 01:09 PM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I would really like to visit Utah. Years ago I visited a home I wanted to buy for myself and the homeowner was moving to Utah. She too said it was beautiful.

Aug 07, 2013 02:05 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Hi Kerri, Sure sounds like you have fun and while I have only been to Utah once it is on my bucket list to go on a photo tour. There are some of the most beautiful things to see there.
Aug 07, 2013 02:55 PM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Kerrie, I'm so happy for you that you had such a great trip. Your photos are very nice. It is so wonderful that you were all able to stay in the same house. I used to belong to a ski club whose lodge slept 30 people and it was great fun having everyone in the same place. I am sure you will look back on all of these wonderful memories with great joy.

Aug 07, 2013 05:15 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Sounds like you had a marvelous time in Utah.  George should have been the Gerber Baby, he is so adorable.

Aug 07, 2013 08:46 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kerrie,

What a fantastic idea for a family reunion! Roger is right..George could be in an ad for the Gerber Baby..he is positively seriously adorable!

Aug 07, 2013 09:07 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Kerrie, it looks like a fun time was had by all. Wanda Nerdin always has some fine photos of the countryside. Thanks for sharing.

Aug 07, 2013 10:30 PM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Makes it great for the entire family when it is a great place. Good stuff

Aug 07, 2013 11:02 PM
Charlie Ragonesi
AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA
Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

never been to UTAH. Got to Arizona once which I guess is close enough. Yes our county is really pretty in so many places

Aug 08, 2013 04:50 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Hi Kerrie,  Glad you had a good time.  There are some gorgeous areas in Utah.  Now when you come to Colorado - I hope you let Erin and I know so we can have some "Girl Time". 

Aug 08, 2013 06:12 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Kerrie, so nice of you to share a bit of your vacation, great pics and now we all have a new appreciation for Utah!

Aug 08, 2013 06:57 AM
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Kerrie: Cute pictures of those little tykes. Yes, there is nothing like a great family reunion where you can spend a little quality time with them. I remember driving along the salt flats of Utah. Great scenery.

Aug 08, 2013 07:13 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I read Scott Larson's posts about Park City and the beautiful landscape and must agree with you, it is gorgeous there. So glad you had a great time.

Aug 09, 2013 10:12 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

I'm just finishing a family vacation and can't imagine 30 people in one house. But being together is the best part of it all.

Aug 09, 2013 09:04 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi Kerrie, Utah is a beautiful state-I have been to both Zion and Bryce National Parks and they are both wonders of the world.  And to reunite with family in one place, what a lucky girl you are!

Aug 10, 2013 01:42 PM
Shankar Bohara
Yeti Trail Adventure - Adak, AK
ytadventure

It is beautiful state.

Aug 12, 2013 09:14 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Hi Kerrie,

Really? Horses, cows, llamas and other animals in Utah overlooking a beautiful view too? I didn't know that was even possible!

You have a very smart Aunt and it's good that your family members listened to her. Intelligence runs in your family!!!

I think its great that your family plans for family reunions.

Aug 12, 2013 09:25 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

It is one more of those states I have never visited. I know the East Coast but nothing west of the Mississippi!

Aug 21, 2013 06:38 AM