One Sunday when Ben was out of town I took the kids for a drive on the Alpine Loop, the road that goes across Timpanogos from Provo Canyon to American Fork Canyon. We've done this as a family before but this was my fist time driving - it was beautiful (and exciting) in the driver's seat!
Last weekend we took the younger kids up to Sundance to ride on the lift and check out the leaves changing colors. It was so beautiful! We had the added bonus that we could see a lot of the construction of the improvements going on at the resort right now. We missed Cat, since she was being a diligent employee at the time!
The beginnings of a new high-speed lift.
Wild turkeys. We also saw a few deer. (Not pictured.)
This is where the Outlaw Trail run was - but on the left it was just a narrow path that I was even too nervous to ski on with my long adult skis.
We spent a fun-and-sun-filled weekend with Ben, Suz, and Whit in St. George over Labor Day!
Chief Lookiee was anxious to get on the road Friday afternoon.
Beautiful sky on our way to St. George.
Teddy was... popular!
We went to Sand Hollow for a big chunk of the day on Saturday
and had such a great time! First was cliff jumping, then we found
a spot to hang out on the beach, and Ben and Ben did a little
free diving in the Scuba-friendly part of the reservoir.
The ladies got changed and went shopping to look for a Homecoming dress for Cat - Suz found her a great dress for HoCo and we found another dress she might be able to use for prom or another dance. Success!
Back at the house, we hung out, had a yummy dinner, and watched
Beethoven outside on the back patio using Ben and Suz's projector.
These guys had fun playing Kids Against Humanity.
Eliza helped Suz give Teddy a bath.
After Church on Sunday we spent some time outside. First we went on a walk
in Ivins, then we drove up on a mountain road before heading back home.
Can you find the lizard?
After dinner we spent a little time at the cemetery. I'm always glad when we can go there and spend some dedicated time thinking about Grammy.
We had a fun visit with Reed and Jen, watching the videos of Reed coming out of anesthesia after his recent knee surgery, and just talking.
Whit and Luke slept in Whit's secret lab (oversized closet hidden behind a moving bookcase) that night.
Eliza was anxious to do some rock climbing with Dad and Uncle Ben Monday morning.
Whit and Luke went as well, but Luke wasn't as enthusiastic as Eliza.
We also spent some time at the neighborhood pool and lagoon. We loved it!
(Jack kept sneaking into the clubhouse to watch cartoons.)
After that we went back to the house to eat lunch, change clothes, pack up, and head home.
We loved getting to spend the weekend with Suz's family (including Teddy and Lucy), hanging out and having fun, and enjoying their beautiful new home!
