1. Family Camp at Aspen Grove, Utah
2. Thailand
3. Cross country trip visiting church and U.S. historical sites
Now for the pros and cons of each one. Well, there really aren't any cons just lots of pros. Let me start with
Aspen Grove
We have never been before and i've heard it's tons of fun for every family member. There are activities for every age group and it is a fun family time. It is beautiful there and it would be nice to see family that live in the area as well. The other plus to this is that we would be going with a couple other families from our ward. It's not that far and we could drive there and back.
Thailand
Ever since I went about 5 years ago I have wanted to take Chris and the girls. I have said that I won't go back without them. My dad and his wife go there every year and are very familiar with how to live like the locals. They are considered locals in all actuality and that appeals to me. I would love for my girls to experience a foreign country and to see what life is like outside of their little world. It is cheap, everything in Thailand is inexpensive compared to here in the States. The downside is the cost of the airfare, that would be the expensive part. Another downside is that we would need to go in the summer and that is not the best time to go to Thailand. I have thought about going around Christmas break, that may be an option but then would that be weird to be somewhere where the main religion is Buddhism during Christmas? Another downside of this trip is the political unrest Thailand has been having. I obviously want my family to be safe. Chris says, and I agree, that with our trip being a year away a lot can happen in a year. Also, having my dad and Ladda with us helps us to avoid the areas that are dangerous.
Cross Country Trip
Chris and I have been talking about doing this for as long as we can remember. He served his mission in Boston and would love to show all of us the sites in that area. I love that Washington D.C is free and wonderful for families. Visiting Nauvoo would be cool as well as go to the Hill Cumorah pageant. The problem I see with this trip is that there is too much good stuff to do and see. We would fly to the east coast and drive back in a rental. This = EXPENSIVE. With my rough estimates, the cost of this trip would equal going to Thailand and the expensive airfare for that. The girls would learn so much about the United States and seeing church history would make it come alive for them. And, I would be able to cross off 3 things on my 50 Things I want to do in my life list
So there you have it. The Aspen Grove trip needs to be booked pretty soon, like as in right away. That's why I've been thinking about it.
Decisions, Decisions......
What do you think?
Where would you want to go?
5 comments:
My first choice would be Thailand, then the cross country trip. Utah will always be there:)
Ooh - such good options! I would probably go with the cross country trip. The food and foreign languages scare me too much! I'm with Aundrea - Utah will always be there. But I have heard that it is a wonderful place to be with your family.
There are several families I know who have done the cross country trip to the Church sites..most of them did it on their schedule and loved it. Plus with the cross country trips you can throw in added bonuses such as going to see Niagra Falls, not too far from Kirtland...between Kirtland and Palmyra. Or other cities and areas to visit. Just a thought. I have to say though Darilyn, you sound super organized and what a great way to have your kids learn.
Cross country trip would be my first choice.
Boston train down to DC stay in a B&B.Ride mass transit. Of course a stop in New York and see a play. Maybe down to florida and bird. HA HA
Trying to get in the church History is also an option. BUt to do both would be a challenge. So I suggest cross country and do east coast. Or Start in Windsor and do church history. Richard I did this 2 years ago. Just the 2 of us . WE also did a road trip with the kids when Chelle had finished her first year in college. Nic missed he was on his mission and hte veit kids where all in college or working. So it was just 5 kids and us in a motor home. Before gas was out of site.We left from here to Navuvoo, Went to Montana and saw cousins.Stopped when we had and relation to see then on to Far West, Independence, Winter Quarters Omaha, and all sites there including Mount Rushmore. WE stayed in KOA's where we had a swimming pool each night. Tight schedule. BUt so rewarding.
Aspen Grove was also fun. WE only took tow kids there. They keep you busy.but I agree it will always be..
there.
Thailand..If you go with you DAD and wife I think traveling aboard is so GREAT!! But it is alway good to get the history of ones won country.
.So my 2cents worth. Good luck with the decision.
Wow, those all sound like a great time. My personal vote would be the church/ US history tour, but I'm a history nut. Since my bro Tom also served in Boston, my parents took from him down and did the Boston to Palmyra thing. I was so jealous. Megan was in HS at the time, I think she loved it.
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