1st FAMILY CAMPING TRIP
We decided to take a different route this year and travel through Colorado Springs to visit Matt. The drive was picturesque and the moment we crossed over into Colorado we rolled down our windows to feel the crisp mountain air. Luke and I hiked the famed Incline (which is the ultimate stair climber on steroids) and then drove to Twin Lakes to camp. Camping was a complete joy until the moment came to go to bed. Gwen had a complete melt down, a tantrum like I've never seen. She was inconsolable. We were in a tent surrounded by 20 other campers in tents. This was not okay. Luke took her into our car and after 20-30 minutes she calmed down. He brought her back to our tent and another tantrum erupted. Back to the car. Calmed down, back to the tent. This time as the tantrum started to erupt she suddenly fell asleep. It was like a light switch had been turned off. Throughout the night she would wail out and Luke and I would console her. Needless to say we didn't sleep much. The next morning, hello 8 hour drive!
ITS HER FAV
Last fall conference Mil became infatuated with the Salt Lake Temple. Every time she sees it in pictures she gets really excited. On her list of "Things I Must Do While in Utah", right underneath play with cousins, was visit the Salt Lake Temple.
THIS IS YOUR BACKYARD!!!???
Sigh.... the things you take for granted. Like having the most beautiful mountains in the world RIGHT IN YOUR BACKYARD! I never realized how cool it is to have Provo Canyon as your playground until I moved away. The hardest part about living in Austin? Not having mountains. We spent a lot of time in the Sundance area this trip. We went on a date there, had breakfast, biked the Alpine Loop and ended up there, and (pictured below) took the girls for a tram ride and picnic. It was a highlight.
FAIRVIEW ON THE 4th
Nothing feels more American than spending the 4th in a small town. Everyone knows everyone, the parade is nothing more than a candy throw, and families drive around the streets on four-wheelers. The day started with the Mount Pleasant parade, followed by lunch and four-wheeling at the cabin, followed by the carnival, ending in a spectacular fireworks show that rivals Stadium of Fire. It is a Colledge family tradition everyone eagerly anticipates.
RAINY DAY
We came home from the trip to this. It was lovely.
