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July 6, 2011

Snowy Trail in July

We spent the weekend visiting with two pretty girls.
The littlest one didn't seem to mind hanging out with the grands.
On July 4th, we drove up past Snowbird Ski Resort, where lifts were open for those who still long for winter sports.  There were quite a few skiers on the slopes.  We hiked on a trail near the town of Alta, starting at about 9000 feet.  Not surprisingly, considering this year's heavy snow pack, the path became impassable after less than a mile. 
The sky was cloudy, but the sun shone through to highlight the Wasatch peaks and the exquisite beauty of our country on Independence Day.
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16 comments:

  1. BarbWednesday, July 06, 2011

    Oh, that look, Janie - that all-knowing look. She has grown so quickly from a baby to a toddler taking stock of her surroundings. Such a cutie! I liked seeing the snow at Alta. I believe A-basin here in Summit was still open over the 4th. We met with muddy trails and scraps of snow on a hike on our back trail this morning.

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  2. LindyWednesday, July 06, 2011

    I can't get over how much your granddaughter has grown! Oh she's a cute one!

    Looks like it was a comfortable day for hiking with the cloud cover.

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  3. Betsy Banks AdamsWednesday, July 06, 2011

    HI Janie, Looks like some of the same pictures we saw at Cedar Breaks....Oh how I loved seeing the snow...

    BUT---even better than snow was seeing your precious granddaughter... She is growing so fast... Love the picture of her with the grandparents....

    Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  4. GaelynWednesday, July 06, 2011

    She is SO Cute! Soon she'll be walking the trails with you.

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  5. troutbirderThursday, July 07, 2011

    Beautiful for she is for sure... err and the mountains too. :)

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  6. Busy Bee SuzThursday, July 07, 2011

    Oh, you do keep some beautiful company!!! So glad you were able to visit with your girls!!

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  7. LJ ElkinsThursday, July 07, 2011

    Zoey's skin looks so creamy dreamy in that top picture, I love it. All the pics in this post are great.

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  8. EcoRoverThursday, July 07, 2011

    Your granddaughter is darlin'. Looking forward to seeing my little girl next week--seems we live for family & summer.

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  9. kayerjThursday, July 07, 2011

    oh the little one has grown so much! The weather this year is crazy. It snowed on us up on top of the Manti. I'm kind of thinking winter will not end in the high elevations this year. It usually starts snowing on top in September. It's July so that really only leaves maybe one month without snow--ubelievable.

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  10. Lisa WilsonThursday, July 07, 2011

    She is really growing! What a great weekend.

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  11. Esther GarviFriday, July 08, 2011

    She is adorable!

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  12. GeorgeFriday, July 08, 2011

    Your granddaughter has beautiful blue eyes -- she's adorable. We were impressed with the snow we found on the mountaintops in Utah. To tell the truth, we were very impressed with the beauty of your state.

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  13. Yogi♪♪♪Saturday, July 09, 2011

    Beautiful grandbaby and daughter! I can't believe that there is still so much snow.

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  14. jabblogSaturday, July 09, 2011

    A treat for the eyes wherever you look in all your photos.

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  15. pennySunday, July 10, 2011

    Now that sweet sweet face could melt any snow pack.. I love the innocent look. Grandchildren are such a blessing aren't they, Janie.
    Thanks for sharing our country's exquisite beauty..

    Happy trails,
    Pam

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  16. lithiumkittenSunday, July 10, 2011

    They are two very pretty girls indeed. Also my father was skiing at snowbird on the 4th. Crazy there is still enough snow.

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