Grandma's 90th Birthday Celebration

Cousins Dinner Friday 5:00pm -Cheesecake Factory

2009-07-26T17:50:00.000-07:00

Alright, it's show time. The Cousin's Dinner is this Friday, 5:00 at the Cheesecake Factory, 6223 S. State Street in Murray. (Thanks Julie for pulling some strings and getting us an uncommon reservation.) Spouses are optional, but are strongly suggested. Please try to be there by 4:45 because they will not seat the party until everyone is present. Can't wait to see you all!

Schedule for August 1st

2009-06-17T14:00:00.000-07:00

8:00 am- We’ll arrive with food, coolers and equipment to drop off. Cars have to be in and out of the village by opening time.

9:00 - Park opens and Grandma arrives at the Atkin House along with breakfast snacks for everyone. You’ll need to park below in visitor’s lot (ask for ‘welling’ tickets held for you at ticket desk) and take train ride or saunter on up. Lunch time – On your own… bring your own lunch (you can leave it in the house) or eat at one of the two restaurants at the park. (the Monument café or The Grill at the Huntsman Hotel, menus below)

All afternoon- Come and go, bringing babies for naps or whatever at the house

5:00 pm- Family Photo at the Atkin House

5:30 - Grandma’s birthday celebration at the Atkin House
-dinner brought in by the Holmgren/Alsops
-program (singing, slide show, gifts?)
-birthday cake /dessert

8 – 9:00- time to say goodbye. Park is closed at 5, but we may stay until dark.

Cousin's Dinner - Friday July 31st

2009-06-17T13:47:00.000-07:00

Okay, now this is waaaay overdue and is going to be soooo much fun!

I'm trying to think of a restaurant that will be able to accommodate the 21 (?) of us and won't be so busy and loud that we won't be able to have good conversations across and down the table. Any ideas???

here are a few ideas:

Cheesecake Factory - in Murray (kind of loud and always busy)
Ruth's Diner - up Immigration Canyon (great outdoor seating)
The Dodo - downtown or in sugarhouse
Cafe Trang - downtown
The Old Spaghetti Factory - trolley square

??

Where to stay???

2009-06-17T13:38:00.001-07:00

There are a couple of options for accommodations near the Park. The Holmgren/Alsop family, along with Grandma, will be staying at the University Guest House nearby on the University of Utah campus. http://www.universityguesthouse.com/ They have very reasonable rates, great views of the Salt Lake Valley, and a free breakfast buffet.

There is also a Marriott in Research Park, located between the University campus and the Heritage Park. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/slcup-salt-lake-city-marriott-university-park

Let us know where you all decide to stay...home, with family, hotel in slc...?

this is the place heritage park

2009-06-17T13:02:00.000-07:00

Hopefully everyone has received their newsletter now and is gearing up for the big party in a few weeks. Here’s some more information about our venue. It’s quite an impressive place. Very charming and lots to do. I think we’re going to have a lot of fun.

(If' you didn't receive a newsletter in the mail, let me know and I'll email one to you. harmonyglori@gmail.com)

Here's the park's website:
http://www.thisistheplace.org/

This is the house we have reserved:
http://www.thisistheplace.org/rentals/atkin-home.html

Here's a map of the park:
http://www.thisistheplace.org/info/TITPmap-2007.pdf

Here's how to get to the park:

How about Bear Lake?

2009-03-09T02:31:00.000-07:00

Wolf Creek Lodge in Eden, Utah ?

2008-09-10T20:05:00.000-07:00

Very good location option....lodge rental for luncheon, private homes and condos for rent, available for the weekend of Aug. 1st, beautiful location, golf course, and more. Take a look at the website and see what you think.

http://www.wolfcreekresort.com/index.html