Last Days of Summer

Every year we go up to Snowbird with Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Bart. This year was particularly fun because Talmage got to come along. For the past ... oh.. let's see...10 years or so,he has had to miss it because of some test he had to study for. (SO happy those are over!) We had fun relaxing, playing Scrabble, reading, cooking and enjoying the beautiful mountains! I love it there! Thanks Mom and Dad for the fun memories :)
One of the days we did venture away from Snowbird and found ourselves on a lake. Talmage had a serious itch to go water skiing. We had a great time ... except for when my dad nearly lost his fingers! This was the first time we had been on the lake as a family in probably 8 years. Much to my surprise, Braden popped up on a board first try. Oh, did he have a proud PaPa ... and Mom. Collin hit it hard on the inner tube and we had a blast. It has been a great and BUSY summer. Here's a few pictures of all of the fun.

Braden holding on for dear life as Uncle Brandon drives the boat ...

Collin and Kelly holding on for dear life as Uncle Brandon drives the boat ... See a pattern? haha!

(Love you, Brandon)

Braden felt the "Need for Speed"

Talmage fulfilling a dream ... and showing off!

Grandpa loving the lake and the grandkids!

Nothing like a jelly-filled doughnut to start the day!

Lila and Grandpa speeding down the Alpine Slide

Talmage and the boys right after they biked down the mountain ... from the TOP of the tram. They had a blast and went again.

Taking in some sight seeing by horse.

Caleb checking out the "big boy potty" He went #1 and #2 YAY, Caleb! I'm so proud.

This is one of my FAVORITE family traditions.. "Great Grandma Bertie's Hot Cakes" With some sausage, bacon and syrup - there is NOTHING better! We ususally have these 1 or 2 times a year: Snowbird and Christmas morning. It is something that we ALL look forward to!

A double thumbs up!