Having a great time camping

We went camping up in the Uinta Mountains this last weekend and had a great time. we were camping down by the river and we had Mortimer the Moose come and hang out for a while the first day. He just stayed down by the river and ate all afternoon. Saturday we went up to where the sheep were and rode horses and fished in the pond. We didn't catch anything but we did have a fun time. Thomas loved throwing the stick for Lelo. The big kids were off making forts and fighting the bad guys. I am glad to be home now even though I have a TON of laundry to do.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Collin turned 33 yesterday. The kids and I got him a new cooler, and a new camping chair. Good thing we are going camping this weekend. Happy Birthday Sweety!

Anderson Family Reunion

This weekend was the annual Anderson Family reunion at Palisades State Park. As soon as we got there the kids were asking to go to the lake. I told them they could take their buckets and shovels down and wade in the water. But when I got down to the beach both Abby and Katy were completely soaked up to their necks. The next day we went for a hike up the hillside that was near us. The kids were scaling the small cliffs as if they were pro rock climbers. When we got to the top we could see Gunnison Res, Nine mile res, and of coarse Palisade Lake. IT was great fun. As soon as we hiked down the hill we got into our swimming suits and went to the lake. We all had fun catching minnows, and going out in the boats. Abby even swam back from the dock (a platform that floats out in the water off from the beach) with me and had a good time. So here are some pictures from our adventure. Enjoy!

Fourth of July

Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. We love to go up to Henefer and visit with family. We started Friday night with the potato races. This is where men on horseback try to spear a potato and get it in the goal while the other team tries to stop them. It is fun to watch. Saturday morning we got up and went to the park for breakfast, then we stayed there and watched the local dance teams show us their stuff. The kids took time off to ride Taffy the horse. Katy was having so much fun it was hard to get her off the horse. That night we got to attend the concert in the park. Charley Jenkins put on a great show, we even got autographed Cd's, the kids have been singing his songs for the past two days. On the way home we stopped at bridal veil falls and let the kids see the water falls.

The kids playing while they waited for the concert to start.


The Family waiting for the concert.

Riding Taffy


Sorry Katy is picking her nose in this one but they are supposed to be showing off the bracelets that they got from a plane that flew over head.




Today was Katy's birthday she got a brand new bike from us, she was so excited to pick it out.
Thomas posing for a picture

Katy showing off her new bike

Collin and the kids at Bridal Veil Falls (I am taking the picture)