Climb on

After climbing we hit a taco place and went to the dollar late show: Star Trek.

AF

Wednesday we went up AF canyon and climbed an area called Hard Rock.

Epic Views

Before the hike up Mount Timpanogos I stop in to Brooke's BBQ.

Without any sleep 10 of us met at 11:30pm and started hiking at midnight. We hiked up 7.5 miles on the Timpanooke Trail with an elevation gain of 4,480 feet up to Mount Timpanogos Peak 11,749. It is the second highest peak in the Wasatch Range. Hiking with head lamps was really cool seeing all of the lights around us along the trail. It was busier than I expected. It took me about 5.5 hours to hike to the top. We hiked at an easy pace because we didn't want to get to the top too early.

We arrived at the peak 45-60 min. before sunrise. We tried to cuddle up and nap but we were on the hard rock and on the ledge of a cliff. I couldn't sleep.

The sunrise was EPIC!

The hike down was the hardest part of the hike because I was tired and my feet were sore. The views sure made the return worth it and amazing.

Anita and I served in the RS a year ago. She is one of my favorite people in the world. She always made me smile and laugh. I love her too pieces. She married Brian McDonald. He loves her and they are the cutest couple. So happy for her!!!

Nephew time

These are the only photos I took this past weekend when Amy, Krehl, and my niece and nephews pasted through Riverton on their way home from Idaho. I am amazed how fast Garrett and the others are growing up. I sure love them!

Bear Lake Campout & Reunion

My Stake had a campout at Bear Lake August 15-16, 2009. It started out a ward campout and then everyone got "word". My whole stake was invited. It rained all night on Friday and Saturday morning. We spent some quality time in the tents playing cards and talking. Friday night was a blast with a light up frisbee, smores, and two bonfires.

My mom's side of the family was having their family reunion up at Bear Lake the same weekend as my ward's campout. All of my friend's left early Saturday because of the rain so I stayed with my family and a great Saturday. The sun came out and it was a beautiful day. My mom and I went on a 10 miles bike ride, walked around Scott's condo area, and played with the family and kids while my dad played two games of golf.

Scott rented a condo up on the hill and it was spectacular. I loved the view off of the balconies. There were three. We had a debate about "why" the water was so blue. The answer is:
"Bear Lake is often called the Caribbean of the Rockies for its intense turquoise-blue water. As visitors catch their first glimpse of the lake, they marvel at its color and wonder what makes the lake so blue. The unique color is due to the reflection of the limestone deposits suspended in the lake."

Wish we could've got everyone in this shot. I love the view in this one.

Families are Forever!


The sparse family shots goes to show we are always off playing in the outdoors & no where to be found! Love ya family!

Challenge Buttress

A group of us went climbing Saturday afternoon up Big Cottonwood Canyon. We climbed three routes 5.7, 5.9, and 5.10. I have not lead a 5.10 and not sure I am ready this year. I barely made it to the top with a lot of help from my belayer. It was a tough climb.

Thanks Garrett for pulling me up the roof.

Watching someone climb is like watching a campfire burn. Look at all of us...we were in the zone.

Ben took this shot - fantastical!

Melissa I sure love ya girl! It has been way too long. We need to climb together again soon!!!

Alicia off to Mexico