Random Pics

Since, as you can probably tell, I'm catching up a little bit, here are some random pics from July:


First, our hike up Benny's Creek in Payson Canyon on July 3 for our Friday Field Trip (we hiked with Alicia & Jonathan and had a great time!).




Dennis and Shaylee got to join Devin at Camp Maple Dell (also up Payson Canyon) for the family night at his scout camp:

Shaylee and her cousin Madison had some fun with Dennis' camera:

Friday Field Trip: Thanksgiving Point Children's Discovery Garden

Another fun Friday Field Trip--we decided to check out the Children's Discovery Garden at Thanksgiving Point. From the flowers to the maze to the outdoor adventures (building blocks, musical instruments, a lighthouse to climb in, tunnels and caves to explore) to Noah's Ark and the water, the kids had a great day (Devin wasn't with us because he was enjoying Scout Camp).

Cedar Breaks

For the 24th of July we decided to visit Seth & Marian in Cedar City and go camping in Cedar Breaks--what an awesome weekend! We drove down Thursday night after work and stayed in their apartment, then early Friday morning we headed up to Cedar Breaks National Park to set up camp, hike, and enjoy the beauty around us. At 10,000 feet, the temperature was absolutely perfect (60's and 70's), it rained as we went to bed Friday night and as we left on Saturday, but we couldn't have asked for anything more. We also went during the height of wildflower season--everything was absolutely gorgeous! I have included some of Dennis' breathtaking scenery and flower shots among pictures of us hiking and at camp--enjoy!

Our family at Sunset Point (thanks Seth for taking such an awesome picture!):


The kids were real troopers while we hiked:




Even Shaylee was smiling on this 2-mile loop hike:


Shaylee & Devin with Aunt Marian:




I am blowing this one up for my wall (if you want copies of any of his photos, let me know):






Aspen was a real trooper:


Seth & Marian were so great with all the kids:






Shaylee still smiling--this must have been an AWESOME hike!




Connor was so comfy he took a nap against my neck, ugh.










The kids were soooo entertained by the rocks in our campsite (the frisbee also came in handy).

What could be better than Oreos?