Kayaking out at the lake

We decided to take the kayaks out to the lake since the reservoir is getting pretty low and gross.
We went out later in the day, so the wind was blowing and there were some pretty good waves!
It was a little scary at first, but it was really fun too.

We found a little cove with cliffs to jump off, and lots to explore.
It is definitely one of our favorite things to do as a family and we have been out a couple more times since then.

We are sad summer is over, but we plan on wearing out the kayaks next summer!

Desert Beauty!

All 3 of the girls got a couple days with Grandma and Grandpa Leavitt by themselves this summer!
They helped Grandma pull weeds, Grace learned how to sew, They went to the movie, Mostly they had lots of fun being spoiled!

While Alaynna was with Grandma and Grandpa, we took a ride out by the lake to look for sheep.
I took pictures while Kyle looked for the sheep and the girls followed me around!

Monroe Mountain

We love Monroe Mountain, any one who knows anything about me, knows I want my ashes scattered in Barney Lake.
We try and get up there at least once a summer.

We braved it and went up the 25th, one of our favorite places to picnic was opened and so we stopped and played all day there!
The girls made houses in the trees, pushed down dead trees, played hide and go seek, found bugs, screamed like little girls, and got SO dirty!!! 

There is a nasty catch pond up there.
We walked over to see if there was any frogs, then Kyle mentioned, being funny, they should get in!
The next thing we knew Addison and Alaynna were saying, "if you do, I will." and stripping off their clothes!
Addison really did swim to the middle then started to get cold so Kyle made her come back so he wouldn't have to jump in to save her!

We couldn't believe they got in, but those 2 are pretty brave and talk each other into doing all kinds of things they shouldn't!

We took dinner up there, hobo dinners and hot dogs!
The hobo dinners were some of the best we have made, kielbasa sausage, squash from the garden, carrots, potatoes, and onions! The only thing that was missing was mushrooms!

We had such a great day up there, it was probably one of the funnest days this summer!

Cedar Mountain 4th of July

We decided we would go to Cedar Mountain and Brain Head for the 4th this year.
We love the firework show that Brain Head puts on, it is worth going and freezing!

Kyle and the twins went to Marysvale to get the trailer Wednesday night. Grace, Josie, and I met them up the mountain Thursday morning.
From home to the trailer the temperature dropped 50*! We changed from our shorts into pants and jackets and didnt change back till we got home!

Ross and Wes met us up there for the weekend and I am so glad they did. We had alot of fun talking, laughing, and eating!

The girls love being up the mountain, they gathered wild flowers and butterfly's for hours!
Kyle picked out a really great place to camp, there was no one around us, almost to the end of a dead end road, and behind us was an amazing meadow! 

Grandma and Grandpa Leavitt got up there and had kites.
That kept the girls, Kyle, and Ross busy for a couple hours!

Luke and Sierra pulled there little treailer up for the weekend too.
Kaden, Laura, The girls, Vance, Teisha, and baby June rode up for a couple hours and had an amazing dinner with us!
Kyle took all the girls for a little ride on the 4-wheeler!

The guys played a game of extreme badminton and I wondered if they were going to have a heart attack from the difference elevation!
All of us desert rats couldn't go for a walk without getting out of breath and we all had head aches!

We decided to go for a ride up to a lookout.
When we went for a little walk, we found a cute horny toad. I think we all wanted to take it home!
Once we got to the lookout, there was a downpour!!!!!
We all hid in the truck till it calmed down a little!  But it rained and rained, it was the perfect time for a nap!

This year we went up to Brain Head a little earlier and walked around.
Penn chased down some people for cotton candy and glow necklaces!
We got a great spot to watch the fireworks, the only thing that would have made it better would have been a heater!

The fireworks didnt disappoint, They are a close 2nd to Disneyland! 

We had a great time, with great people, and great food!!! I cant wait for next year!