It's no secret that Brad loves the mountains, and I think the boys are developing that same love too! We were able to go camping three times this summer and wish we could have had time for more.
#1: In June Brad and Owen went away for an overnight camping trip. Here are some of the pictures Brad sent me while they were gone-- needless to say, I think they had a great time!
What's a camping trip up Big Cottonwood Canyon without a little fishing?
Hotdogs for dinner!
In the morning they hiked to Donut Falls. Yes, that is the outfit Owen wore for the hike. I couldn't believe it when I saw the pictures... Dad is a little more relaxed than Mom!
Eating donuts at Donut Falls
#2: In August my brother Grant came to stay with us for a week. It was so nice to spend the one on one time with him, and the boys loved having a buddy for the week. We hadn't done a family camping trip so we packed up and headed to our favorite campground up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Some of the Hardcastle's joined us for campfire Friday night and we had a great time!
Porter checking out the scenery
Getting ready for some s'mores with Grammy!
Porter was loving his s'more. Yum!
Grant, Chris, and Angie
Brad and Porter ready for s'more #2... or 3
Brad and me
The next morning we went on a quick hike to "The Rock"- a hike Brad and his brothers did frequently when they were younger. We went a little further up to Snowbird ski resort, then called it good. We packed up, ate lunch, and headed home.
#3. Last weekend we decided to do one last camping trip before the season ended. It was definitely colder than in August-- it got down to the low 30's overnight! We layered up and managed to stay warm thanks to our Little Buddy heater. We even had a visitor come through camp-- a big Bull Moose! Owen wasn't too sure what to think of him, but Porter thought it was awesome! We kept our distance but enjoyed watching him make his away around. Owen loved riding his bike around the campground, which was mostly empty so we didn't have to worry about all the car traffic. It was a nice, quiet getaway.
Riding around the campground
Porter made quite the fashion statement Saturday morning. It was pretty cold!
Our friend "Bullwinkle"
Staying warm by the campfire
As we headed home Owen announced that he wants just him and Mommy to go on a camping trip together! We will see about that! :)
