Fall colors and cute kids

Capturing a good smile with Austin is a little more challenging than with the girls who have gotten pretty good at posing for the camera.

The road to the Squaw Peak lookout and Rock Canyon Campground is one of the best places to see the fall colors. Check out my photo blog to see more pics.

Moon Lake Trip

We finally made it to Moon this year. Almost didn't think that it was going to happen although we were only there for a few days. There weren't any cabins available so we stayed at the Rock Creek Bed and Breakfast.

Of course we had to stop by the Moon Lake Lodge to see the hummingbirds.

We spent time on the beach planing in the sand...

...and in the mud, throwing rocks in the water....

wading,

...and building islands.

This photo is of the night sky over Altamont, Bonetta and the surrounding small towns.

The Milky Way.

A beautiful spot on the road to Arta Lake.

This is about as good as it gets to getting Austin to hold still.

This is how we roll. Yes, the Girls did hang out the windows when we were off road.

Living Planet Aquarium

Part two of the Staycation was a trip to the Living Planet Aquarium. There were some pretty cool things but as a whole I felt that the whole this was kind of "hokey". Good thing that it wasn't too expensive.

There is a display where you are allowed to touch the stingrays as well as some other small creatures like starfish and crabs.

Staycation

Again work has kept us from going out of town on a vacation. So, as part of our "staycation" we went to the Hogle Zoo.

Our favorite part of the Zoo was the bird show. You can see more photos on my photography blog. http://utahstockphotography.blogspot.com/

Austin making a donation.

$5 in donations earn us the opportunity to take pictures with the Bald Eagle.

This is the new baby giraffe just over 24 hours old.

Lexi on the Carousel.

Father and Son Outing

We joined our Ward at the Whiting Campground in Mapleton for the annual Fathers and Sons Campout. Austin and I only stayed until it was dark .


We spent all our time hiking around, taking pictures, playing with stick and rocks and looking for bugs. Good times!

Spring Break

For the girls spring break we all went down to St. George on a business trip. The family stayed at the hotel while I did some work. Of course they all just had to go swimming even though it was overcast and windy.

The girls on the steps at the St. George temple. One of our stops while in town.

The girls on the temple grounds.

We also went out to Snow Canyon and Lexi couldn't resist a little climbing.

I think the girls really enjoyed one of the things that I love best. Exploring!

We explored the petrified sand dunes in Snow Canyon and the girls now want to explore the world!

Ashlee took just about as many pictures as I did.

A pic of some weirdos doing yoga or something.

Lexi usually stayed out in front.

This shot was taken from the doorstep of an old abandoned home on the road to Baker, Nevada. This was a long but very cool drive thru Wah Whoo valley and the Experimental Test range. Absolutely beautiful desert terrain!

This is the gas station in Baker, Nevada. Needless to say it is a very small town. At this point you are about 83 miles from any other services.


On our way home we went out to Baker, Nevada to the Great Basin National Park, the home of Lehman Caves. There are over 40 caves in the area, only 9 of which are open to the public, 8 of which you have to be experienced cavers and obtain permits. Lehman Cave is the most ornate.

This room is called the "Gothic Palace". I have never been in such an ornate room! Amazing!

Cave Bacon

The Queen's Bathtub

This is the exit tunnel that was blasted thru the mountain to allow access out the other end of the cave.

The drive home was beautiful!

Easter Sunday

Easter Day not only brings Easter eggs and Easter candy but also Easter outfits. This is about as still as we could get Austin to be as he prepares to throw a rock.

Our beautiful girls!