Roberts Family Dairy Adventure & Pioneer Trek

The Saturday after graduation, we were graciously invited by Elder & Sister Barton to spend the afternoon at the church's dairy farm and Mosida Lodge in Elberta, Ut. The Barton's are serving a mission here and run the lodge, hosting mini pioneer treks and campouts. They took us on a tour of the church's only dairy farm and a mini handcart trek, then we barbecued some famous Roberts' shish-ka-bobs!

Calvin's first encounter with a barnyard animal. All of the baby cows are kept in separate pens and are taught to eat from buckets.

Here's Cousin Riley, suspiciously looking like he wants to taste whatever is in that bucket.

Calvin with dad and grandma Roberts, who are both sporting the stylish and sanitary plastic booties that are a must for touring the dairy. This is where the cows are milked.

Starting out the handcart trek at the lodge.

Cousin MacKenzie kept Calvin company in the handcart.

Grandma & Grandpa Roberts and Russell & Lindsay in pioneer garb (if that's what you can call Russell tying a flannel shirt around his neck).

We all made it to the Salt Lake Valley - good thing it was only about 2 miles! I don't know how the pioneers did it!

GRADUATION

It was so fun to have lots of family in town to visit Calvin (and for our graduation from BYU). Russell received his bachelors degree in sociology with a chemistry minor, I received my MSW, and Calvin celebrated his transition to size 2 diapers. He joined us at convocation in his mini cap and gown that aunt Jamie made.

Easter Sunday

Calvin looked so handsome in his fancy Easter suit (compliments of aunt Heather)!
I think he likes marshmallow eggs almost as much as his mom.

First Egg Hunt

The day before Easter, Grandma & Grandpa Perkins organized an egg hunt and Calvin scored! He supervised while his dad picked them up.
We helped him empty the eggs and are still helping him eat all the treats.
It was also cousin Max's first birthday, so Calvin enjoyed watching him open some great gifts.
After all the excitement, Calvin was ready for a rest and did some snuggling with great-grandma Perkins.