Motorcycle Trip

My dad has been thinking about buying a bigger bike for longer trips and rented a Harley and Goldwing for a Holiday ride. Bryan was going to ride the other bike and then they would switch to see which one they liked best. Bryan asked CJ and I if we wanted to take Dad's bike and go with. OF COURSE we did. Ricci's grandparents, Pat and DJ, came too. Dad's friend Tracy decided to go. I was excited because Dad said with 5 bikes we had enough for a gang:)

We went on the Legacy Highway to Ogden canyon. Through Monte Cristo and Randolph to Bear Lake. Then through Logan Canyon, Sardine Canyon and on to home. It was a beautiful ride. The canyons were so much more enjoyable without the confines of a car. Now we want a bike. CJ is entered to win one through Aflac...keeping our fingers crossed.

Lake Mary, Martha and Catherine Hike

Saturday, July 23, 2011. Ricci and Bryan and CJ and I hiked from Brighton to Lake Mary, Martha and Catherine. It was about 2.25 miles to Lake Catherine. Dad offered to take us to Captain America if we got home in time, so we skipped the summit (another mile to Sunset Peak) and hiked back out. Very nice hike. One of my favorites. The first half mile or so is steep and deters a lot of hikers. Last year Lake Mary was pretty dry. Ricci and I were surprised how pretty it was this year.

We were also surprised by the amount of snow we had to hike across. Especially Bryan and Ricci in their hiking sandals! COLD
CJ and Bryan decided to hike up the side of one snowy hill and "ski" on their shoes down. Video at the end of post;) I only wish the quality were better.




"Hey guys, watch this!" Bryan is on the left and CJ on the right.

Stadium of Fire

July 2, 2011. Thanks so much to MaryAnn for getting us these great seats. We all got to sit together. Unfortunately MA had too much excitement earlier in the day and was too tired to go.

I knew more Brad Paisley songs then I thought I would. The concert was great and so fun. The firework show was amazing!

We grew somthing

Despite the wind and sun and neglect, the broccoli has sprouted and is ready for harvest! So far nothing else has grown. The sun and wind took the cucumbers, twice; grubs and birds have claimed the strawberries; watermelon and zucchini never rooted and we are still waiting to see if the peppers and jalapenos do anything. But today, we will eat broccoli. Goody.