July 4th

We met at the Property for breakfast - got some good pics 

Most of Mark's family

Went to the Parade  

Played on the water slide

Made bubbles

Played cornhole

Goofed........

Off ! 

Looked for fish

Relaxed

Made plans.

Click here for video of our fun day 

 

Fun time in June (in Arizona) for Manda's family

They might as well be brothers, instead of Uncle and Nephew :) 

Sweet little family

Copy Cats

Growing his own Pumpkin !! 

Happy Father's Day to Bren

Josiah preached at his church - gave an excellent talk ! 

Happy Father's Day to Josiah

Music Class 

Watching Gigi (Grandma Debbie) play in a pickleball tournament

Have you ever ?  

Ezekiel turned 9 months old, he's officially crawling, pulling himself up, and will soon be walking I'm sure.   He is 20 pounds, and 29 inches long, which is 75th percentile for weight, and 90th percentile for height.  He's officially graduated into the next size up car seat.  The Doc says he's absolutely perfect, which we all knew of course ;)

Half Dome here we come !!!

This picture was taken while Roger and I were taking a small quick hike (sans water).  We even saw a bear !!!

Saturday, June 27th, before Tagg's all-star game, we were down working at the Property with Zac, and mentioned that Mark and his family were headed to Yosemite to hike Half Dome.  Landon had thought about hiking with them, but it didn't work out for him. Apparently Zac didn't know about this planned hike, but REALLY was interested.  At the last minute I reached out to Mark, and they still had a permit available, so what did we do?  

This picture above, it Zac pointing to Half Dome that he had just been on top of a few hours earlier in the day.   

We jumped in the car early Sunday morning (the next day), and drove all day.  Did you know it takes 8 1/2 hours to get from Morgan to the EAST entrance to Yosemite?  ...........and then another 2 1/2 hours to drive 83 miles to get to Yosemite Valley in the middle of the park where the lodging is, and where most of the hiking takes place.

 

This is a picture of Mark and family on top of Granite Peak (they drove to this point).  You can see Half Dome in the background.  

Mark and Carrie and their two boys, Dax and Devin, met Carrie's sister Shelly and her husband who drove in from San Diego and they stayed in an Airbnb near Yosemite, just outside the park proper.  
We were luckily able to secure lodging at Curry Village in a tent Cabin on Sunday night in preparation for Zac's hiking half dome with Mark's family on Monday morning early.  

After the hike, we drove back to the East entrance and stayed in a little motel in a town called Lee Vining, California.  Then Tuesday morning, we headed home and were back in good old Morgan Utah by 3pm.  

It was a quick fast trip, and really enjoyable.  Roger and I were able to get in a little quick 3 mile hike, and relaxed around Curry Village while waiting for the BIG HIKERS to get back from their adventure. We'd never been to Yosemite before, and I'm surprised to say my Mom and Dad never went there either, and my sister Erika hasn't either !!  It's an unusual feat to be somewhere my sister hasn't been, because she's a world traveler !!  

Click here for fun videos and pics of Yosemite and the hikes

One last time - Allstar Game @ Payson High North v South (1A,2A,3A)

One last time...............

Proud of you guys
It was a back and forth game on the score, and NORTH lost by one touch down :( 

Now on to bigger and better things !!  

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Fun time in June for Landon's family

Payson finished up summer ball with the Clearfield Club, and his Venom team.  From now on I believe he will be playing strictly with Morgan's team. 

He spent a day fishing at Echo and got really burned !! 

Caught some nice fish though! 

Bright played some softball too - though we never caught any of her games.  This was one where Morgan played against North Summit, and she played against two of her cousins, Harper and Hadlee. 

Camping in the Uintas with friends. 

A little fishing...........

And a little hugging............

 

And more fun fishing in "Manti" at the annual Brooks Family camping Trip. 

It was a little cool and stormy, but a good time was had by all  :) 

THE BIG DAY

Treyson and Jaklynn

 

Treyson's Family, Grandparents, and TWO Granny Greats

Look at those tippy toes

Bounce House was a HIT !! 

Ezekiel has had enough !! 

NICE................ get it?  IYKYK

Welcome to Mother-in-law-hood

Pokémon corner

Taste Tester ? 

We did good :)

And a good time was had by all............

And it didn't rain or blow...........
Now we can relax !!!