BattleCreek and Bridal Veil Falls

Codee, Cort, Abby, Jens and Jay

 We did our fair share of hiking while we were in Utah. It just amazes me that you can drive for 20 minutes and hike such beautiful trails. The kids were so excited to hike and explore nature. Two of the hikes, it was Codee and I and all 6 kids. It was an adventure to say the least. I was on high momma alert for sure. Its kinda scary trusting your kids not to fall down the mountains. First up was battle creek. A rather easy hike with lots of Little things for the kids to look at and explore. It was a beautiful day.

Me and Nemmy, looks like Briggs found something special in the background

Abby was bound and determined to climb everything!

Abby and Jay

Strike a pose

Headed up the trail to the falls

Our Crew

The kids and I. There was a really long fall just a few feet away that's why we are hugging the mountain

Code and the kids

We should have brought our Gold Pans

Love this shot

 On another day we Visited Bridal Veil falls. The hike wasn't really a hike, per say, but a long walk to the falls. But the kids still enjoyed it. This trek was a little more fraught with people as its a more popular spot. But it was a good time nonetheless.

Say Cheese!

The Falls

Right On

Goofs

What a view

Corts and Codee

Emily was bound and determined to push the stroller the entire way back. She would hit you and scream if you tried to touch it.

Vivian Park

Always running away...

One night we drove up the canyon to Vivian park and had a picnic with the Family.  It was a gorgeous night and the surroundings we beautiful. All the kids ran around like crazies (especially Emily.) My uncle Teddy has a portable fire pit and as the sun went down we roasted some mallows and made smores and smoreos and various other types of goodies.

Wrangling Emily in the back

Picnic Time

Bad family photo op. 

Doest this look posed? SO cute. I am glad she decided to sit down and go potty so I could grab this pic.

Briggs roasting his toes

Handsome Dude

Uncle Ted with Cort and Jen

Cleaning the sticks

She like the oreos! 

Kiss that face!

Cort and Nems

Tell us a story Uncle Teddy!

My pretty sissy Codee

Smooch! 

Time to leave, give me a squeeze!

FIRE!

OK so maybe there wasn't a fire, but Uncle Randy was kind enough to let the kids come to the Fire Station and have a go at using the fire hose. They were so excited.  The kids loved it! Good thing Uncle Rans has such a cool job. Last time a ride in the engine and this time the hose. He is going to have to come up with something good next!

Getting the hose prepped

And off Emily goes! We have  a RUNNER! 

Getting ready

Abby and Uncle Rans

Briggy putting out the pavement.

Yes I took a turn too. It really is strong!

My grandmas Dream Realized!

Codee really getting into it.

My Grandma Imogene

Nemmy and I

Buckling into the engine

A loud siren

Cute Kids... look at Jay

My little angel baby SO cute!

Old Friends

When we visit Utah, I like to see my good Friend Liz and family.  I just love her. Even though we were only neighbors for a little while in Texas we have remained good friends. The kids are growing up so fast! As you can see HERE  and HERE from our adventures several years ago.

Its always good meeting up with old pals!

Abby, Brigha, Molly and Calvin

Nems

Abby

Briggy

THe Girls

Molly

So grown up!

These boys were just babies when we met!

I didnt take a picture of us or of our new babies Griffith and Nemmy :( Cant win em all.

Foot loose and And Fancy Wheeling.

One of the kids favorite things to do while in Utah is ride the 4 Wheeler. Thank you to Uncle Randy who willingly gave them all rides. You made their trip :)

Abigails Ride