Palisade Lake

We went backpacking in the Uintahs over the July 24th weekend. Although we had a great time....we did face a couple of challenges:
1-Gabe (our trail master) is having a hard time in his older age AND
2- The mosquito's this year... were downright awful.

Gabe and Sam leading the way

Sam just had to try to lay in every body of water that we came across. It was pretty funny. Poor guy gets hot so easily.

The pictures really don't do the beauty justice...this overlook was breathtaking.

This was (I can't remember the name) meadow

Palisade lake. Our camping spot was perfect. It was on a small cliff about 100 ft above the water. I don't think I could have asked for a more perfect spot.

Matt

Our campsite

Matt and the pups

Family picture...I love the little camera stand thingy Matt found for our camera. It's so flexible.


Gabe

Dinner time.

Our chillin Rock.


Matt up at the break of dawn...I was still sound asleep in the warm tent.

Sam playing in the lake.


Nap Time.

We were worried about how Gabe would handle the hike back so on Saturday we decided to hike a portion of the way out to break it up for him.


More Family Pictures.


Our second camp site. This site was far enough from the lake that we were able to start a fire. This was a huge help with the mosquitos...for a minute anyways.

Us.

Matt once again up at the break of dawn.

Betsy Lake.

Our hike back ...the pups still leading the way.

Our trip home would not be complete without stopping to get the fattiest/greasiest meal we could find.

Tending Fun

Last weekend we got to tend our nephew along with his pups Mufasa and Havok. He is such a good baby...we just love watching him.

I can't get over how fast he's growing up.

Mufasa lounging on the couch.

I love this picture.

Nap Time.

Brock watching Mr. Matt on the computer.

Now we know how to get him to fall asleep haha!

Sam LOVES kids.

After our power went out for the entire day leaving us with no air conditioning and a house of 92 degrees...we decided to take a trip to the dog park to cool off. How we managed to fit Matt, myself, the baby, and 4 dogs into my car is beyond me but we made it happen.


The dog park was a lot of fun and Brock just loved watching all of the dogs play.

I'm sure someday when I have kids they are going to hate me following them around with the camera all day but hey....it gave my pups a break for a minute! :)

Beet Harvest

Beets!
The first harvest of the season.
Matt LOVES them.
I am learning to TOLERATE them.
But one thing is for sure...
Food is so much more rewarding when you grow it yourself.

So long Mrs. Widow

I found Mrs. Widow in our back yard today.

Mr. Matt gave her a quick death.
So long Mrs. Widow.

Today I

Today I

Drove to Idaho
Splurged on a caramel Macchiato
Listened to a book on CD
Hit a great going out of business sale
Spent some Money I didn't have
Played ball with the nephew
Made dinner
Played Apples to Apples with the whole family
Visited with grandma
Watched a movie
Got a back massage from the niece and nephew (walking on back style)
Met brothers Girlfriend
Burnt popcorn in the microwave
Made a giant bed on the floor
MISSED MY HUBBY AND MY PUPS

Weekend Fun

This past weekend was great! It was just the prefect amount of activity vs relaxation.

Matt took me out to Dinner on Saturday night. I chose to go to the Bombay House. It was so delicious. Seriously, their flatbread is the best! I ordered 2 extra to take home with us. These are pictures of us goofin around in the car just before we left.

Backing up a little bit. Saturday morning we woke up at 2:30am for a hike up Grandeur Peak. We started the hike at the trail head at 4am. And just as every other time we set our alarms for a sunrise hike...my alarm went off and my mind instantly started frantically thinking of every reason why we should stay in bed and save the hike for another day.
Me: "Noooooooooooo! I cant do it!! I cant do it!!
It is then that Mr. Matt earns his patient points by encouraging me to stick to the plan telling me "You'll have fun once your up there."
And just like every other time...he was right. It was so worth it. I love the feeling of being the only car parked at the trail head and knowing that you are the only people on the mountain.

Walking up to the trail head
(at 4am, the parking lot at the trail head is still closed)

Just before the sunrise


The pups had so much fun

View of the city from the top


After the hike, we went to The Original Pancake House for Fresh Fruit Crepes. Once we got home, we took an hour nap. I slept sooo well.

Next, Sheila brought Brock by and we got to babysit him for a few hours. He is such a good baby. I just love watching him.

Sam put himself in the picture...I guess he was feeling left out :)

Sunday was very relaxing. Matt went on a ride for most of the morning. I worked out while watching Lost, had breakfast, and started cleaning up the house. When Matt got home, he took over the cleaning I was doing so that I could sit outside and read a little bit. Next thing I knew, I had fallen asleep on my blanket outside and Matt was waking me up.
Next. Clint's house for a BBQ. Let me tell you...Mr. Clint KNOWS how to BBQ. The food is always the best!

It really was a great weekend :)