Thursday, June 26th Stacie called up Steve and asked if we wanted to go up to the cabin w/ her and her kids (Phil was going to be gone taking pictures over the weekend). We had some things already planned, but decided to work around them. I made Autumn Soup, cornbread and brownies that night so it would be ready the next day for the Thomas' who just had a baby. I had volunteered to make them a meal that Friday. Since we were going to be leaving right after work Friday, I made it before hand and had Steve take it over to them that afternoon so they could warm it up when they wanted. After I got home we packed up, grabbed a bite to eat, then left. Stacie got their first, then Dave who went up right after work. We got there at about 8pm, then Joann and Chandler showed up shortly thereafter. Rob came a little later.
The next morning the guys went out fishing pretty early around 6am. They wanted to get a good head start. Unfortunately it was really foggy and they couldn't see much but they still caught some. Stacie and I came out w/ the kids around 10:30 am or so. We fished for a while, then came back in for some lunch. The weather was beautiful and the water was surprisingly calm while we were out there. It was wonderful!
Nyles getting down after helping Grandpa drive the boat
London, Chandler, Conor and Grandpa
Steve getting a fish w/ Conor and London
Nyles waiting for Grandpa to put the boat away
Singing Happy Birthday to Rob.
I made him and Pineapple Peach Cobbler to celebrate.
Rob was nice enough to come up on his birthday to help cut wood for the cabin. Steve went up the Tuesday before w/ Zach and bought 4 cords of wood then went and cut 1 cord worth. I was in the top 10% at work in our last campaign so to reward us they gave us tickets to the SLC Bee's Game. Instead of going I came home, which allowed Steve to go cut the wood. The office is only open during the week (in Heber), so we were worried we wouldn't get another chance to go. Carrie was nice enough to watch Nyles at Joann's place until I got off work. Rob, Dave, Steve and Chandler then went and cut another cord of wood after lunch on Saturday. This time went a lot quicker/easier since Steve knew right where to go and how to get it done. Rob left a little while later in order to make it home for his family's party for his birthday.
The wood they chopped
Unloading the wood
Nyles and Conor enjoying Connect 4
Nyles loved playing on London's bike out on the deck.
Looking at Chandler below shooting the BB Gun.
Playing w/ Conor's truck w/ London on her bike.
Conor and Nyles playing in the tub together.
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Steve and I enjoying the beautiful sunset
Nyles and Conor out on the deck.
Conor wasn't too happy since Nyles accidentally hit him w/ his truck.
Reading a story to Nyles and Conor
Stacie left shortly after I read to them. She wanted to leave at about bed time, hoping that they'd fall asleep on the way home. They were going to a farewell the next morning so she wanted to make sure she was there in time. Carrie came w/ Lynsie shortly after as well. I put Nyles to bed as well. Steve, Dave, Chandler and Dave's brother Mike went out fishing again that night as well. I worked on my Primary Sharing Time lesson while they were gone. The next morning Nyles got up at 7 and we packed up and headed out, in order to be home in time so I could teach Sharing Time. Thankfully it went well. The biggest challenge was teaching and trying to make sure they were still reverent. They all were so wiggly. I guess that's pretty normal for young kids. ;)
After Nyles got up from his nap that afternoon, he kept saying he wanted to go outside, but it was 90 degrees outside. I then decided that we should go up to Silver Lake since it's cooler up there. Thankfully it was about 15 degrees cooler, so it was perfect. We walked around the boardwalk and enjoyed the beautiful nature around us. Nyles especially loved looking at the ducks and fish in the water, and of course just being outside.
Looking for ducks
Nyles thought it was fun to fun on the boardwalk
He also thought it was fun to run on the big rock
After walking around Silver Lake, since we were right there, I asked if we could go up to Guardsman's Pass, where we got engaged. Surprisingly we haven't been back up, which was almost 6 years ago (October 3, 2008). It was beautiful as always. I just had to take more pics again.
It was a fantastic weekend! It's always nice to get out and enjoy nature. We are so blessed to have such beautiful places around us to enjoy.
