New Bear Lake Adventure

We started exploring the idea of being a part of what is coined "The Caribbean of the Rockies" aka Bear Lake a couple of years ago. It finally happened just before Christmas. Needless to say we are really excited. We spent New Years with the family (as many as possible) We really missed Brady,Audrey and the kids. Nothing like Taco Soup when we are gathered. This kid brings a smile to just about everyone! He is going to grow up like the older kids and Scofield....wondering if there was ever a time when we didn't have a place to go soooo much fun. He Loved the hills down to the golf course to ride the sled. What a great table to fit around for a challenging game of cards. One of these years I will be lucky enough to win.

Just love the extra room.

Exchanged gifts for the Granddogs. It was fun as long as they did not block the important activity going on behind them. Go JAZZ

Another weekend we were up there....we got a text from Cameron telling us to go out on the deck......We got a flyby and a wing wave. Could not believe how COOL we thought that was. Thanks Cameron for sharing that with us.

Didn't realize that it could be colder than Scofield but -17 degrees still gives us a rush....

Hawaii Post/ Maui....Our Love

Last year we spent a few days on Maui toward the end of our trip....Fell in LOVE. Told Catherine that we were coming back this year for a week. We talked Jordan and Liesel into coming along for the ride. And we are off. Arrived to just what I remembered. We Love Maui Hills. and this is the second time here. This week for the entire week. A view from our Lanai....Liesel beat me up every morning and you were sure to find her here. The view was more than beautiful!

Rental car parked and the approach to our Condo.

Needless to say there were plenty of places to spend time. Before the trip was over.....we were calling this OUR beach

Banyon trees were plentiful. This was one in a town square and one that we were at last year with Jessica and Cameron.

I got after the kids last year because we were not suppose to get off the trail. This one is for you Jessica.

Found plenty of places to Hike. Some so fun that we had to repeat the trip.

These trees were Amazing and soft like a sponge because of the moisture.

Jordan has definitely taken over making sure that the old folks are taken care of and safe. Love the way he watched out for mom.

For some reason Jordan was sure Mom was going to fall down somewhere!

Checking out what there might be to take home!

The kids had fun Snorkeling. Could not get Mom to participate except from the beach.

Maybe this is why!!!

Last year Cameron was above this waterfall. Jessica gave a word of warning ....NOT TO FALL. He said I am not going to fall. Famous last words as we watched him slip on the rocks and splash into the pool on his back. Every stop after that the people would say......Look Mom that is the guy that fell.

On the way into the waterfall. Jordan said to Mom... Be careful because the rocks are slippery..... This is after she made every attempt to clean the mud from behind.

Kids decided to try Surfing. We were shocked when they came back with these boards. We had no idea that they were so long from the ocean. One try was all that it took. They were a blast to watch.

Surely not to be out done!!!

The sun setting on not only a beautiful day but a beautiful week. Next year TWO WEEKS!

Spent every last minute there before .....off to the Airport. Working on Mom to let me Buy

a Piece of It.

Eventfull September for Peter

Pete had two of the tags for 9 mile this year. This bull was a result of the public draw. I would say that it was about time for Peter to draw out. That bad part is that he was alone when he took this Monster. He had passed up 4 other bulls during the day. He was at the mouth of 16 and had left the bike in the meadow and hiked up the hill to the south. Saw this bull just as it was getting dark. Made one clean shot from about 100yrds. The bull jumped and ran downhill about 20 yards and fell on the road of the switchback going to sheep canyon. Peter called me about 10 pm and said that he needed help. Left about 6 am the next morning to help load and get him out. It was sure a beautiful day. What a great place!! Yes....... it is getting mounted!! I gave Pete one of the family tags this year so that he would have the opportunity to shoot if the right thing came along. You know how that is.......See a great buck and you have a bull tag or you see a nice Bull and you have a Deer tag. The taxidermist is sure going to love us this year. Max playing his first year of tackle football. He is #20 involved in the tackle.

Conover is a part of Drumline this year at Carbon High. Makes for some interesting moments like the Homecoming Parade and needing to be on the float with the football team.

Kind of reminds me of the days carrying my heavy horn in the day.

We Have a DINO amongest us

Yesterday we were able to attend a Carbon High football game. Conover played in the game. It doesn't really seem real to have him attending MY High School. It was a real blast. Took these pictures from almost the top row of bleachers with new nice lens. If you blow them up you can maybe see better. His number is #49. He also has a yellow mouthpiece strap. Seemed be always in the action. Making sure to block out his man.

When you can't see his number ....you can see his yellow mouthpiece strap. Bringing down

his man.

Warm enough to always need a good drink.

On the front line ready and willing.

The guy on the bottom .....with the ball!!

Once again in the middle of the action.

Love how hard he has been working to be a good payer.

Kick off return with the ball.....Said is was terrifying

but a rush.

Made the tackle and prevent and yardage!

WE SURE LOVE WATCHING OUR GRANDSON!

NORTH ????? OR SOUTH?????

What a GREAT time in our Lives!! Catherine and I are trying to decided where to plant our feet. Two possibilities are on extreme ends of the State. The real funny part is that each can chip onto the golf course green from the back yard and we don't golf.

Oh.....what to do...... I am sure we will figure

it out pretty soon.