Before I begin let me get my excuses out of the way. We had some major computer problems but thanks to John and his SUPER computer skills that is behind us and we were able to retrieve all our files. We are so blessed.
We decided to try a new adventure as a family. Back Country Backpacking. We live in a beautiful part of the country and feel we should take advantage of the opportunities available. So we all planned together and set off full of excitement and bravado! A long story made short is this, eight hours later and in the full dark we were back at the car! We miscalculated the time it would take to get to St Joseph lake and the water availability along the way. We did see the lake from a distance but rather than risk our family's safety we decided to cut our losses and head back. We are using the experience of this trip as a chance to learn and prepare and to try again next summer. We all had a great time together and memories to keep so I'll call the trip a success!
Brook spent a week at the BYU campus for AFY and a few weeks with extended family. She still talks about what she learned there and keeps in touch with new friends but I am glad to have her home.
I thought you'd get a kick out of the "Snorklers" and be more likely to forgive the time lag between posts. I think those two are hilarious! Leave it to them never to be bored!
We spent one day of a family reunion at Bear Lake in Northen Utah. It was a blast. The weather and the water were perfect. Hailey let go of her water inhabitions and is now like a fish. We are all very proud of her! Brook spent most of the day lounging on a float out from the beach. Robyn played in the sand and read on the beach. Sierra, Cole, and Hailey had tons of cousins to play with. John and I tried to keep from getting burned! A fun time was had by all.
After beating out the local competition Cole was invited to participate in the Idaho State Hershey's track meet. It was a very exciting day!
