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!

Soccer camp

Luke went to soccer camp this year. It was a week long camp and he did great and had a lot of fun. They played lots of games getting used to the ball and Luke picked it up really well.

More camping

This time in Pagosa Spings. The camp was absolutely beautiful with trees and a lake right in the mountains. We, of course, had a chance to soak as well.

Breakfasting



It rained a bit so kids got dirty







Ahhhh Pagosa Srings

Luke took this shot

Utah (Version I)

We were able to go to Ogden, Utah, this summer thanks to a generous offer from one of our friend and her parents to stay with them. We all had so much fun exploring and the kids really enjoyed being around their friends for so much time. Here are some of the highlights from our experiences

Here are Luke and his frined with their "flying" scooters. They designed and constructed the wings and jet packs and carefully applied them to the scooters what you see is the result in action



We also went bowling





And fishing at a trout farm where the kids were given a stick with a hook and allowed to just hook the fish out of the water. Luke and Logan both had fun but Logan was especially enthralled with the experience and just kept pulling them out of the water a little maniacally :D







Here we are on the train to SLC



And in temple square





We also went to Lagoon, an amusement park, and got to ride the rides and play in the water, etc, etc









The end!