Silver Lake Outing

On Sunday September 16th, we took a drive up to Silver Lake.  We decided to go since we hadn't been there together as a family this year.  After church we changed our clothes, packed lunches, and headed up Big Cottonwood Canyon.  It was a great afternoon, the weather was perfect, the views were incredible, and the company was even better!  Here are some highlights.

Carter being silly on the way up.  His new thing is sticking out his tongue for pictures.
Walking across the boardwalk.  Yes it's easier w/ Carter in the wagon.

Beautiful views!

Carter ready for dinner.

Nyles and Carter eating their dinner on the log.  

A silly squirrel climbing up the tree.

Steve pulling Carter as he finishes up his snack.

Carter eating an apple as he watches the ducks come over.

I never tire of this view. 

My cute boys enjoying the view also.

Running up the boardwalk looking for squirrels.

So beautiful!

Gorgeous!

Nyles had to climb up the big rock wall (going around of course).

Beautiful on every side of the lake.

Making our way back.

We didn't see any moose this time but we saw these deer.  It was a wonderful family outing up the canyon!  We're so glad to have all these beautiful places to see that are so close by.

September Rest of 1st Half

Here are a few other highlights from the 1st half of September.

Carter at the playground.  We love going to the Draper Park!

Silly boys.

Carter w/ Parmesan cheese on his hands.  

Beautiful sunflowers spontaneously growing in our backyard.

Cute Carter helping me tear down the wallpaper downstairs.

As we were getting Nyles ready for bed he finally let us look at his loose tooth.  Steve did one pull and it came out!  Before and after the tooth came out.  He was so excited!

Steve put up the same lights for his grandma on her garage.

He also put up a smaller one next to her front door.  

Good work honey!  He's pretty good at electric!

Carter playing w/ painters tape w/ Grandma Joann.

Our neighbor Sydney Evans was kind enough to watch the boys until I got home from work while Steve went to class.  The boys had a great time playing w/ Clay and Beau though, and of course their toys ;)  We're still adjusting to Steve's sew school schedule but we're making it work.

Carter playing in the sandbox.

More fun in the sandbox.

Steve put a rope up across the living room and the boys had a blast playing w/ it.

Carter dropped his yogurt and it exploded on him, haha!

Temple Square

Since it was quite busy during Christmas time at Temple Square and we didn't get to see the Christus statue, we promised Nyle we'd go back another time.  Well we finally made it!  Since I work 4 blocks from Temple Square, I had Steve and the boys meet me one day after work.  We then jumped on the train for 2 stops (since Nyles has been begging to ride it), then got off and grabbed a bite to eat at City Creek.  We then walked across the street to Temple Square. 

The boys excited to ride the train!

We went over and touched the temple.  Carter thought the door was pretty neat.

A man was kind enough to take a family picture for us at the temple.

Families are forever!

We then walked around to the other side of Temple Square to see the Christus statue.

The boys loved walking up the ramp to see the Christus statue.  When we got up to the top, both boys went quiet and just stared up at Christ.  It was a powerful, spiritual moment.  We are so thankful for the atonement of Jesus Christ which will allow us to return back to him.  We didn't get to see much more since it was getting late, but it was still a great outing as a family.  It will forever be in my heart.  These are the moments I treasure.