Where a kid can be a kid

Logan is now 3! He is getting to be such a big boy and doing a lot of things himself. He is a very happy guy and is really into trains right now. He also loves fishing and can cast and cast without getting tired. His favorite color is blue. For his special day, we went to ABQ and went to Chuck E Cheese. They loved the pizza, games and prizes!

Summit

Before our friends left we wanted to make the hike up to the summit of Wheeler peak which happens to be the tallest mountain in NM coming in at 13,161. It was beautiful, although quite the climb as we chose the short hike (aka straight up the side). We were able to see a sheep family as we reached the summit and before a loud group of hikers scared everything else away...

Sportsman's Warehouse

Fred has been lucky enough to get a scope for Father's Day, a shotgun for his birthday, and a rifle. He is all set for killing things...

Here are the kids at the warehouse

The long road home

On the way home from our ranch trip we stopped for some adventures in Moab, UT at Arches National Park

Climbing



Delicate Arch in the background



One of the window arches



It was hot!

Utah (Version II)

Yes, we were lucky enough to be able to go to Utah a second time with some different friends. They have a ranch about 45 minutes from Provo that has been in their family for generations. It was a really neat place and they had a lot of 4th of July festivities.

We were able to stay in what they call the little cabin which was a great, quiet spot to stay



There was a swimming hole equipped with a canoe that the kids spent a LOT of time in



We went to the Oakley Rodeo which was the kids first





Christmas card?



One of the festivities for the fourth was a kid's doughnut eating contest and Luke did a good job. He was interested to find out that one doesn't even use their hands in such events. Logan was happy to have a doughnut and not competitive at this point





There was root beer for the adults



Face painting and a water balloon toss







Here is a smashing shot of Luke in a visor he made together with Grammy



My favorite part was getting to go horseback riding the kids favorite was probably the four wheeler rides







It was a truly fantastic time!