St. George/Vegas Thanksgiving

We had a great little vacation down south for Thanksgiving~ We enjoyed being with some of our family and venturing out doing many fun things.  Thanks to Philip and Megan for the invite and for spending time with our little family. We loved being able to spend time with Jason and Jared's  families too. It was my kind of Thanksgiving. Food~ Family and Fun~

Back on the trail that took me down a year ago~ Bear Claw Poppy ~ St. George

 Hoover Dam~

 Impromptu Hokie Pokie in the Parking lot~

 Pawn Stars "As Seen on TV" on the History Channel

 Climbing Red Rocks~

 Group Hug before shopping the Mall~

 Game playing in St. George Condo~

 Pool in St. George~

 Philip and Megan's place~

 Visiting Vegas~

 Dancing around in the hotel~

 Playing at the park~ Henderson

Sneak Peak~

Family Pictures~ Only four of the over 70 taken. Can't wait to see the rest!

Labor-Day Weekend Camping trip up Emigration Canyon

We took our camper out for a little trip Labor Day weekend. The poor thing has been cooped up under the shed all summer long.  It has only gone out one other time this summer.  I kinda feel sorry for it.  Nobody ever plays with it much.  

We headed to Emigration Canyon with family and friends with the initial goal of picking huckleberries while we were there, but the season this year for huckleberries was not a good one.  There were none to be found.  But, we still had fun playing, visiting and being in nature.

Avery was glad to have his friend Turner around to play with.  They are good buddies.

 Addison climbed around alot , even getting his dad to climb into the pavilion and try their idea of zip lining on the wire that ran across to a tree.  They didn't succeed as they really didn't have the right things to do that ( like a zip line!  or a harness, or a glide).

 Addison also passed the time chopping away at logs.  

 It wouldn't be camping without tinfoil dinners around the fire!

 Shay and Ada are good friends and cousins.  I love how they can use their imaginations to entertain themselves.  They were making fairy homes with mud and sticks.

 Ammon decided to hop in with Cole for a bit and play with the squeaky toys.

 Night Night!  Addison crashed early, while the others always seem to take their time settling down.

Priest Quorum Bike/Hike/Swim/Camp Trip

Ammon and Addison were able to spend Monday through Wednesday adventuring with the Priest in our ward.  They went to St. Charles Canyon where they camped.  They drove to Bloomington Lake where they played in the freezing water and then biked back to St. Charles Canyon. They did some hiking  through Minnetonka Cave and then on the way home, they went to Oneida and floated the river.  I am a bit jealous, because it all sounds fun and it is usually the boys who get to have all the adventures.  

I am glad that Ammon went.  He was the only dad that went ( other than the Bishop).  He is good to support the kids and spend time with them.  It also helps that we have a passenger van, so we usually end up being the transportation for most trips and outings, but that's okay, we got the van for just that very reason.  It definitely get's used. 

Addison made it home about two hours before he had a race at Mountain Crest.  He was beat to say the least.  I had to keep waking him up.  He also had some cuts on the bottom of his feet from the river ( no watershoes) and his thigh was sore from a rock/squirrel incident. ( Long Story!) 

~Race pics/post later.~ 

HAPPY 40TH TO OUR BIG DADDY!!!!!

Ammon turned the BIG 4-0 yesterday!   I forgot to post something since he is out of town with the priests camping.  We will have to celebrate when he gets back. 

 I sure do love this man and I feel blessed that I found him.  He takes such good care of me and is a wonderful father.  I am grateful that he has made it to forty and hope that he can keep plugging away, now that he is OLD!!!!  He is getting grayer and grayer everyday, but it seems to make him even better looking.  I have a hard time measuring up to his "amazingness". Maybe by the time I am forty, I will be somewhat as accomplished and awesome as my man!  Happy Birthday Ammon. I LOVE YOU!!!!

Hiking Pictures From Dad's Camera

Hiking/Biking White Pine

My dad and I planned a day to go up to White Pine and hike in to the lake.  Ammon wanted to tag along on his bike.  We were glad he did. It was about a 8-9 mile hike round trip with some stops to rest and take pictures in between.  I was so glad that I was able to go with my dad.  We don't get to do many things together because of busy schedules, etc.  He and I both have a love for the small things and appreciate being in nature.  He has a talent for taking pictures and enjoys capturing the beauty in all things.  I had a great time and especially loved talking with him along our way.  It was great, too to be with Ammon. He is such a wonderful husband and takes care of me.  I appreciate him more than he will ever know. I am ready to go again.  It sure beats sitting at the computer doing homework. Thanks dad for spending the day in nature with Ammon and I. 

Taking a break for some lunch

Dad does pretty good for 72 years old

Handsome man on a rock! 

Ammon would ride up a ways and then wait for us to make sure we were okay.

Cooling my feet in the water.

I love my man!

I love my dad!