Kings Peak ~ Day 3

Showing off the awesomeness of climbing the peak behind him.

 Smiling in spite of injuring his Achilles pretty bad--he was such a trooper. 

Making sure we knew the coolness of what they had all done.

 Documenting what this darling girl had accomplished. 

 And all of the amazing cousins together. 

 Packed up and ready to finish the last several miles. 

 Walking, walking and more walking.

The whole incredible group. What an amazing three days.

Kings Peak ~ Day 2

Off they go to the top of the peak.

 And before long (okay, maybe an hour or many), that view below is what greeted them.

Justin kindly took photos from the top, including these of each of our kids, because

our camera just completely called it quits on day two. Gratefully it came back to

life on day three, but I'm so thankful Justin saved the day at the top of Kings Peak.

And a group photo that I love so much. These people are tough.

And then, just like that, they are headed back down again.

 But what an awesome accomplishment.

Kings Peak ~ Day 1

Last week, Jacob and his brother, Justin, took the three oldest of their kids to climb

Kings Peak. It is the highest peak in Utah and they took three days (with driving at the

beginning and end of days one and three) to do it. I was so incredibly proud of them!

These darlings are ready to go.

As are their cute cousins. These six kids are tough. Really, really tough.

I'm so incredibly grateful for Jacob and the relationship he chooses to have with his kids.

The beauty began immediately.

Here they go!

This mountain goat paused long enough to pose for a photo.

The Uintas are gorgeous.

Lots of walking on the first day.

The green went on and on. 

And on.

The tents are up and ready for the night.

And these cute girls aren't too sad about getting some sleep.

A little campfire time before bed.

And the end of an incredible first day.

More 4-H news

The girl who wears this hat just found out she qualified for the region 4-H competition

next week--one of just eight girls in her age group from our whole county. 

Holy frijoles I am excited to see her fly around those barrels! Love that girl of ours.

Cousin bonding time

(It's never too early to get them contributing to the family.)

We were able to get together with all of Jacob's siblings tonight, except one

brother and his sweet family, to say goodbye to Jacob's sister and her darling family. 

They are moving a few states away to attend school. We will miss them so much. 

And were so grateful to fit in time with family before they left.

Evening walks

One more piece of photographic evidence that documents my obsession with the sky.
But I love this one in particular because it reminds me of my almost nightly walks with Jacob.
It is truly my favorite time of the day. I adore that man I married so much.

Flying

Our first boating trip of the year

Evening sky