Saturday, June 20, 2009

Stewart Falls, Alpine Loop, UT


So after our adventures at Cascade Springs we decided to drive home past Sundance. We stopped to walk on a hiking trail. The trail said it was two miles to Stewart Falls. We decided to walk as far as we felt like on the trail then turn around. We didn't expect to make it to the falls. Well, and hour later we made it to the falls. Ben rode on Brian's shoulders most of the way, but all of the other kids walked the whole way! I couldn't believe Spencer made it. He is only four. He didn't complain at all. It was four miles round trip in addition to the mile or so we had already walked up at Cascade Springs. I highly recommend this hike! It is so worth it.

Cascade Springs, Alpine Loop, UT

I finally got Brian and the kids up to Cascade Springs. I went here a lot when I was a kid, but Brian, Tyler, Carter, and Lauren had never been here. I took Ben and Spencer last fall while the others were in school. When I was younger we would go to Kentucky Fried Chicken, and get a bucket of chicken. Then, we would go for a ride, usually in the mountains. So, in keeping with tradition, we got the bucket of chicken and went up the canyon. My aunt and uncle were married on this bridge, I believe. We loved looking at the fish in the super clear water. There are little waterfalls all over. It is just such a pretty place where you wouldn't expect to see it, even though the mountains around are also very pretty.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Confessions of a Two Year Old

Ben is a pretty honest kid. He can't help it he's only 2. Pay close attention to the end of the clip. His answer to the last question I ask him will have you rolling!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Summer Came to Visit!



Remember when we were kids, and we practically lived in the sprinklers during the summer? We also had a ditch that ran in front of our house that we played in. We also liked playing in the ditch by my Grandma Ainge's in Spanish Fork. As a kid I used to love summer. Now I just dread the heat. Today, while watching my own kids run through the sprinkler and giggle, I had a thought. Maybe I just forgot how fun summer is. Maybe I just became too adult.