We recently enjoyed a great family reunion with the whole family. It was really great to get everyone together and watch all the kids play. They’re all growing up so fast and turning into quite the new generation brat pack. During the week, we all enjoyed some fun pool time. I put the GoPro to some good use and it’s fun what you can get kids to do when there is a camera out recording them. Enjoy the montage of all the jumps, splashes, and smiles.
Mount Nebo
Mount Nebo has been bagged. It’s the tallest peak in the Wasatch mountains at 11928 ft. We took this picture two weeks ago when we did a family drive on the Nebo Scenic Byway. Bytheway, if you haven’t driven this byway, you should. It’s very pretty.
Here are at the beginning of the trail, catching our first view of Nebo. It’s the tall peak on the left side of the center mountain mass called North Peak.
We’re on the west side of that same North Peak mountain now, looking at the ridgeline we’ll climb up to summit Nebo.
At the top of the first false peak before the real one.
We made the summit. Such great views up there, and it was a wonderful day.
I gave Kathryn a call to wish Ashley well on her soccer game and cheer for her from the mountain top. They’re down there in the distance.
We made it down without any issues. It was a great hike, and fun to bag another peak.
6.5 hours
9 miles
4330 feet of ascent
Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus has been bagged. As you’re heading East on I-215, it’s the peak on the rocky spine on the first mountain. It’s a really steep hike, ascending almost as much vertical as hiking Timpanogos, but in about 1/2 the distance. It was a fantastic day, and the views were awesome.
The push from the saddle up to the peak got even steeper, and turned into a scramble in several places.
The Summit. We’ll bag Loan Peak sometime this summer too.
5.5 hours
7.1 miles
4300 feet of ascent
May Days 2020
It’s hard to believe that May has come and gone already. Happy June 2020. Welcome to Summer.
Ashley wanted me to match her, so she picked out the shirt I wore to work one day.
We were able to head up to Idaho and visit parents. We had a very nice visit and enjoyed hanging out with them. The zipline was a big hit.
Eliza put on a wonderful dance performance to the Nutcracker. She is a natural, coming up with moves and combos all on her own.
Buddies
Sisters
Aspirations (on my part)
Kindergarten graduation certificate
And a party at our house with one of Ashley’s school friends.
Eliza completed her first year of Preschool. One more to go then she’ll be in Kindergarten next.
We’ve been having a lot of fun hanging out up Hobble Creek Canyon exploring, cooking, and getting smokey. Great times.
I made it out dirt biking with my friend Andy. Hobble Creek is as pretty and fun to ride as ever.
On to summer. Thanks everyone.