Family Videos
Introduction
2010 – Present
A video introduction of our family, from the beginnings of the SwirlyCone Family to the present time. We call it our “Title Sequence”.
2019 River Trip
August 5 – August 9, 2019
We rafted 48 miles down the Green River from the base of Flaming Gorge Dam, down to the Gates of Lodore Ranger Station.
2018 River Trip
July 3 – July 6, 2018
For the first time, we rafted 48 miles down the Green River from Flaming Gorge Dam to the Gates of Lodore Ranger Station.
Houston Service Project
September 10 – September 17, 2017
One week before London started her mission, we traveled to Houston to join Helping Hands and clean up after Hurricane Harvey.
2017 River Trip
August 14 – August 18, 2017
On our last trip rafting from Green River State Park to Mineral Bottom—the first trial run with our new super rafts.
Stormtrooper Halloween
October 27 – October 31, 2016
This Halloween, we changed costumes to stormtroopers, imperial officers, and Darth Vader (YoutTube video has 1.2 million views).
2016 Double River Trip
July 5 – July 14, 2016
Two river trips this year! First, we rafted 68 miles on the Green River, stayed in Moab, and then 54 miles on the San Juan River.
2016 Disneyland Vacation
May 7 – May 15, 2016
We visited California, stopped by Gutierrez relatives in Riverside, visited Disneyland for three days, and several times at the beach.
2015 River Trip
July 6 – July 10, 2015
For the first time, a small group of us rafted 54 miles down the San Juan River from Mexican Hat to Clay Hills Crossing.
Georgia Road Trip
March 23 – March 31, 2015
We went on a 5000-mile road trip in our new van, Zeus, to visit the Bautista’s Dad in Georgia before he left for Mexico.
2014 California Vacation
November 1 – November 7, 2014
To get to know our new Bautista family members, we traveled to Newport Coast Villas. We also visited Gutierrez relatives.
Smurfy Halloween
October 31, 2014
This year we switched from Minions to Smurfs for Halloween. This is also our first video with new members of our family.
Missouri RV Trip
August 9 – August 17, 2014
We traveled in our RV to Missouri to visit our Baxter relatives, brought Jessica back to stay with us, and stopped at Liberty Jail.
2014 River Trip
July 20 – July 26, 2014
We took friends on our family river trip. We rafted 68 miles on the Green River from Green River State Park to Mineral Bottom.
Hawaii Anniversary
April 20 – 26, 2014
To celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, we went to Maui. We stayed with Hill relatives and then at the Honua Kai resort. Amazing!
Pacific Northwest RV Trip
July 30 – August 8, 2013
We took an RV trip to the Pacific Northwest to see the sights, and visit the Jacobsen, Walker, and Ferrera families.
2013 River Trip
July 15 – 19, 2013
We took friends on our family river trip. We rafted 68 miles on the Green River from Green River State Park to Mineral Bottom.
Zions RV Trip
March 27 – April 2, 2013
In our first trip in Millie, we took an extended weekend trip to see Zion National Park. We also went horseback riding.
Winter RV Trip
December 15 – December 23, 2012
We went to Southern California for a surprise Disneyland visit, and to Northern California for Grandpa Vere’s 90th.
Summer RV Trip
June 18 – June 28, 2012
We traveled to Texas to visit the Moss family in Corpus Cristi, and visited our missionary Hill grandparents in Nauvoo.
Minion Halloween
October 31, 2011
In our first Halloween, we dressed up in Minion costumes, trick or treated, and attracted a lot of attention!
2011 River Trip
August 23 – August 26, 2011
On our first river trip as a family, we rafted 45 miles on the Green River from Ruby Ranch to Mineral Bottom. Mom even came!
2011 California Vacation
April 21 – April 27, 2011
In our first trip as a SwirlyCone Family, we traveled to California, stayed at Newport Coast Villas, and visited the beaches.