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.”
Disneyland Trip
January 19 – January 24, 2026
Family travels to California to visit Disneyland for three days, as well as some relaxation at the hotel on off days.
Friends River Trip
July 23 – July 26, 2025
Family and friends rafted on the Green River from Flaming Gorge Dam to the Swallow Canyon boat ramp.
Family River Trip
July 17 – July 19, 2025
The family rafted on the Green River from Flaming Gorge Dam to the Swallow Canyon boat ramp, using new super tubes for first time.
Family River Trip
July 11 – July 13, 2024
The family rafted on the Green River from Flaming Gorge Dam to the Swallow Canyon boat ramp.
Family River Trip
August 14 – August 17, 2023
The family rafted on the Green River from Flaming Gorge Dam to the Swallow Canyon boat ramp, with a night in Vernal before the trip.
Disneyland Trip
January 15 – January 21, 2023
The family took a week-long vacation to California to go to Disneyland, and to relax on the beach and in the hotel.
Family River Trip
July 11 – July 14, 2022
Family river trip to Green River starting at the Flaming Gorge Dam, with a stop in Vernal, and new packing and storage systems for the rafts.
San Diego Beachhouse
April 19 – April 23, 2021
The family spent a week relaxing at a rented beachhouse in San Diego, with visits to the USS Midway, and a dog beach.
10th Anniversary Tubing Activity
March 6, 2021
For the 10th anniversary of the SwirlyConeFamily (started on March 9, 2011), we went tubing in Park City, Utah.
Newport Beach Trip
October 18 – October 25, 2020
Family river trip from Flaming Gorge Dam to Swinging Bridge takeout, with overnight stops in Roosevelt, Utah—all in the heart of COVID.
Family River Trip
July 14 – July 17, 2020
Family river trip from Flaming Gorge Dam to Swinging Bridge takeout, with overnight stops in Roosevelt, Utah—all in the heart of COVID.
Girls San Jan River Trip
June 17 – June 20, 2020
Dad and daughters Yarima, Endia, London, and Selena explored the San Juan River from Montezuma Creek to Mexican Hat.
St. George Trip
March 1 – March 6, 2020
We took a trip to St. George to celebrate the adoption of Gloria, Veidi, Troy, Quinn, and Joanna just a couple days before.
Family 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.
Las Vegas Trip
February 24 – March 1, 2019
We spent a week at the Las Vegas Worldmark resort, spending time hanging out at the resort at the pools, hot tub, and basketball court.
Family 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.
Family 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, and visited BYU campus and Halloween parties.
Double Family 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.
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.
Family 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.
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.
Family and Friends 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.
Family and Friends 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
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.
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!
Family 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!
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.