Timpanogas Cave

We took the girls and went on a hike to Timp Caves. I had forgotten what a hike it is up to the top. But we all managed to make ii. It amazes me how the cave was discovered and how the minerals form such amazing art pieces.

16 Years

Mike and I just celebrated our 16Th Anniversary. I cant believe we have been married for 16 years. It seems like it was just yesterday that we got married. Mike surprised me with a nights stay at the Somewhere Inn Time bed and breakfast. Such a nice place and so relaxing and peaceful. We went to dinner at PF Chang's and had a wonderful meal. We sat at our dinner table and talked about our most memorable memories in the last 16 years, so many good and only a few bad ones. I am one lucky girl to have such an amazing husband and best friend. I love you forever and always.

Labor Day weekend

What a great weekend. We had a Nelson family day at Deer Creek. We had so much fun, the water was perfect along with the weather. Dave rented a second tube so we could get some competition going on. The kids (OK and the adults) have fun jumping from tube to tube. Mike did great on the wake board jumping the wakes. Well, now it was time for mom and dad to go out. I though for sure they wouldn't, mom is a little nervous of the water and dad cant get his hair wet and messed up. But out of no where before I new it they were putting on life jackets and climbing on to the tubes. The bigger tube out of the two if you aren't careful and lie back then the front will go under the water when you start going. Well mom wasn't back far enough and before we new it she was submarining underwater. We all go a good laugh at her expense. But I think she drank more of the lake than ever before. She only lasted a few minutes, but dad on the other hand wanted another turn so he could try to get of of the wake. I dont remember the last time that we ALL laughed this hard. Dad was having a great time teasing everyone. What a great memory that we will never forget and we have pictures to prove it. The afternoon was followed up with a BBQ of Teriyaki beef and BBQ ribs. Thanks everyone for a great weekend.

Sunset!

Today we decided before the weather gets to much cooler we were going to hike to the big "Y" on the mountain. The girls did great, it is a fairly easy hike. We left late enough in the day so that we could get to the top, have dinner and watch the sunset.

First Day of School

Summer went by way to fast. I felt like it was just yesterday that we got out of school. But I have to admit, I was ready for them to go back and so were they. They are getting so big, Addie just started 8Th grade, I am not old enough to have an 8Th grader. Brianna, is in 6Th, next year I will have two in Junior High. Then Rachael started 2ND grade. They are all very excited about their teachers and a new year.

Caribbean.......Bear Lake

We planned a last minute family reunion of sorts to Bear Lake, Thanks Aunt Janette for the idea and for letting us shack up at your house for a couple of days. We had an amazing time. Bear Lake is beautiful, I really felt like I was on a Caribbean Island. The beaches were wonderful, especially for the kids. They were able to go at least 200 feet and still touch. The little kids loved playing and eating the sand. This definatley needs to be a yearly event.

Jewelry!!

I have been making jewelry for about a year doing watches and bracelets. I have really enjoyed it and now Addie is wanting to try something of her own. She has created the necklaces that have the beads in clusters at the bottom and is doing really well at it. Please check out her blog, to see the things she has been making, and yes they are all for sale. My watches to come soon.
www.justforgigglesjewelry.blogspot.com