The 24th of July

Instead of dressing up, putting on a tiara and being in a parade, this 24th of July was low key and easy. I was scheduled to work a 12 hours shift at the hospital but I ended up getting cancelled! Hooray. So, we were able to go up to the Little Cottonwood cabins. These are "true" cabins-not the mammoth things that some people call cabins. These little pioneer cabins have been in the family for many generations. As I get older, family and traditions become more important. I am so glad that I was able to spent time with my grandparents, cousins and aunt/uncle.



Mom making homemade burnt almond fudge ice cream.



Ammon and Colin playing horseshoes. Colin is already asking for a rematch...but he is already the WiNnEr.

It takes many judges to decide who is closer and ultimately gets the point.

Carter and Matt went fishing in the dam and actually caught this lovely trout.

..................................................................We always play PIT while up at the cabin. It is a loud, noisy, fun game. I thought the game had been discontinued but my cousin just told me that they actually still make it!!!

We FLIP for Bear Lake

To clarify, I am not exactly the one "flipping". This is Carter midair and below is Colin. Carter has been boating since he was 8 years old and Colin since he was 12. Carter landed his first flip while at Bear Lake and Colin has been doing tricks since before his mission.I do not like to fall hard, face plant or hurt myself thus I don't do flips- I am lucky if I can make it in and out of the wake. The x-star has a massive wake. You literally feel a drop when you go over the edge.
I am a great cheerleader for anyone out in the water and I try to be helpful by holding the flag- unless the water is glassy and I have my slalom ski, then I will get in.

Bart and Katie are both fishes- it must be the Dutch blood because Bear Lake was only 58-62 degrees and they both got in numerous times. Katie was the only girl to actually get in the water, I am pathetic, I know. :)

Bear Lake is beautiful and clear.

Surfing is AWESOME. We fill up the left ballast and everyone sits on the left side of the boat. You start out in the water with a short rope and small surfboard. Once you get up and find the "sweet spot" you can throw the rope in and surf behind the boat. Surfing requires little strength and not much coordination.

Cute Carter wears his knee brace and helmet out in the water.

I am lucky that Bart's family has a cabin at Bear Lake that they let my family come too. Bart has many fond memories of Bear Lake and so do I!

Birthday Boy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Bart had his Birthday this passed weekend. We celebrated by eating and visiting and boating and eating some more and napping and eating and blowing out candles. I think Bart's favorite present was an extension

cord from my parents, he seemed genuinely excited to use his new tool-and now he can give his fathers extension cord back. :)



I'm a lucky girl to have convinced Bart to marry me. He is kind, a hard worker, sincere, optimistic, funny, honest and the hottest slalom skier ever!!! I hope 28 treats him well and that all his birthday wishes come true.