Aug 28, 2017

Adventures in Spelunking * Timpanogos Cave

We were excited to hike up to the Timp Cave and explore it. Markham got our tickets months ago, along with our reservation to camp at the Timpooneke campground. 

Truth to be told. I was freaked

I generally don't get too excited about tight, dark and cold places or heights so I was nervous. Claustrophobia and anxiety in general don't help. 

BUT it was just fine and we all had a really great time. 
Yikes. Noted.
Just getting started.
It was a steep hike so we took plenty of breaks to stretch and catch our breath.
Such a beautiful place. The weather was perfect. 
Adelyn did so well. 
When she got too tired Markham carried her.
This was sweet to watch...
whispering in Daddy's ear ♥
Almost there!
At the top we had our lunch before the hour and a half  tour through the cave
 It was fascinating in there!
I felt like we were under the ocean.
So much coral and cool stuff to look at all around. 
This is "The Heart of Timpanogos."
So COOL! 
We give the tour 2 thumbs up! So worth it!
On our way down we gave lots of people encouragement on their way up.  

It took us almost 4 hours to hike up, do the tour and hike back down.
We took our time and took lots of breaks.

We were surprised coming down was so hard. It was pretty steep.  

It was COLD in there! 43 degrees cold!
 The ranger told us it would feel like a Costco Fridge, she was right.
Kaitlyn would pack a warmer jacket next time.

We were also grateful for our Camelbaks. We all drank a ton of water. 
 The kids worked on their Jr Ranger Books afterwards.

Getting their badges!
FUN DAY
And that's a wrap!

Aug 27, 2017

Last Week

The kiddos have a new cousin! 
  He had a little bit of a rough start but is doing well now. What a little sweetie. 
Jackson wishes I would have another baby. He is so gentle and cute with babies. 
Sorry bud. It's not in the cards. 
We celebrated the solar eclipse with dinner at In-n-Out.
YUM
Cute girls. They have so much fun together.
A treat at Soda Crazy before the kiddos start another year of school.

Aug 11, 2017

Summer Fun

 Basketball camp with Lincoln!
Jackson lost his front tooth!
Our good friends from California stopped by for a visit
 Sleepy pup
 Sometimes it rubs off on me
Fun at Station Park
 Our garden is going crazy!!
 PUMPKINS!!
Our first peach harvest in our new house!
So juicy and perfect.
Everyone should have a peach tree.
We made fresh peach pie.
YUM
Loving all of our cucumbers! 

Plenty of basil for homemade pizza.
Enjoying a few "crazes" at 
SODA CRAZY. Our new favorite treat. So YUMMY and refreshing in the heat.