We celebrated July 4th at the West Jordan rodeo. Our littlest grandson enjoyed playing cowboy in Papa's hat.
A week later, our son from Atlanta arrived with his family. Along with our Salt Lake City daughter and family, we made a party of 12. (Our middle son and his wife couldn't make the trip this time, but we hope to make up for it with a later visit.) Above, we were on a Mill Creek trail, heading up to Alexander Basin. The 3 littlest ones rode in parent backpacks most of the time. The rest, from a 5 year old on up, handled the trail like the finest troopers.
Our oldest granddaughter, age 9, hiked with the lithe speed and energy of a gazelle.
During a lunch break, the little ones had a chance to get out of their carriers and frolic a bit.
A hike to Timpanogas Cave was easier, and with plenty of nice views.
A ranger gave us an excellent cave tour and even took a group photo.
In between activities, the cousins had a chance to play. This pair had a great time dressing up and pretending to be "Frozen" princesses.
Remember the barn swallow nest from the last post? The four chicks are doing well. They look like they have enough feathers to fledge.
I just hope they learn to fly before their weight is too much for the hat nest to hold!
Yes, that hat is looking top-heavy! Your littlest guy has the best dimples! What a great family reunion - get them on the trails while they're little. Loved seeing how the children are growing.
ReplyDeleteAlways heartwarming to see families out and about having fun and enjoying the great outdoors. Photos are great Janie! Loved all of them. Those birds do look like they will be out of that hat soon :)
ReplyDeleteYour littlest grandson is the cutest cowboy I've seen in a long time. I'm glad you were able to have a good time with two of your three children and their children. I think all the grandchildren are going to grow up to be outdoorsmen (and women) like their grandparents.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the little ones out on the trails.
ReplyDeleteOh how I loved this post. I was smiling while reading it and seeing all your kiddos there with you; what a blessing!!! Yippee for the baby birdies too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful family, Janie.... I know you all are so happy when they come to visit --or when you go and visit them. Sounds like you are gonna make those grands great hikers and outdoor lovers... That is SO special!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the little swallows --but I have never seen them nest in a hat before... ha ha ..
Hugs,
Betsy
You and Steve have the cutest grandkids! Such a fun capture of your grandson wearing Steve's hat, and oh, those dimples! A beautiful family, one and all.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the swallows are doing quite well. Hope they fledge soon!
Lindy
looks like you are raising those kids right! In no time at all they will be riding horses all over the mountains with you. It's great fun to have the family around isn't it, what a blessing. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteP.S. The eyes on your littlest cowboy are so big and sparkly. I love them.
ReplyDeleteNice to see everyone enjoying the great outdoors and I love the picture of the cousins playing dress up! Thanks for the update on the swallow family. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely family - so good to enjoy getting together. I do like the hat nest!
ReplyDeletePerfect summer activities for perfect summer days.
ReplyDeleteThat quite the handsome crew gathered together. What fun! And I hope the swallows make it to...:)
ReplyDeleteYou have such a lovely, happy-looking family!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad those baby birds are still doing well.
It looks like a good time was had by all. I'm guess that by now the swallows are gone. I hope the hat held.
ReplyDeleteInteresting place for a nest.
ReplyDeleteInteresting place for a nest.
ReplyDeleteYou have a big beautiful family! Your grand kids are adorable.
ReplyDeleteOy, I hope that nests holds! On our place the Carolina wrens are the ones who build nests in kind of wacky places.
outdoor rough and tumble princesses! love it!
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