We were going to have an "adventure theme" for William's room, but with our family so far away, we had a brilliant idea- family tree! Now it's still a work in progress as we finish collecting photos, but here's the general idea. Holly side left, Walton side right, aunts/uncles on the bottom with nieces on the ends. The center photo will be a photo of Will with Steve and I.Friday, August 8, 2008
Family Tree/Baby Belly
We were going to have an "adventure theme" for William's room, but with our family so far away, we had a brilliant idea- family tree! Now it's still a work in progress as we finish collecting photos, but here's the general idea. Holly side left, Walton side right, aunts/uncles on the bottom with nieces on the ends. The center photo will be a photo of Will with Steve and I.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
July CA Trip!
Buddy & I before I left. I knew I was going to miss him- and I did!
Salt Lake City Airport- I haven't given in to my pregnancy cravings (which have been few), but with a four hour lay over I completely gave in to my Cinnabon craving.
Averie and Windsor showing their swim skills!
Go Austin! Way to jump off the diving board!
Taylor snuggled up after swimming.
Windsor's adorable smile!
Nicole and Taylor cooling off.
I was really enjoying Taylor's giggling! You can't help but smile when you hear her giggles!
Bee and Windsor at dinner. We had spent the day with Grandma and Grandpa Scott in Fresno. Windsor was pretty tired.
Olivia drooling over the dessert menu. Mmmmm....
Grandma and Grandpa Scott
Windsor getting the most of her ice cream before we headed out. Much like her dad, Bryan, who use to use a straw to drink half and half at restaurants.
Even California has beautiful skies.
Bee in Gram and Gramps magnolia tree. 
Olivia and Windsor spent the night when we came back from Fresno.
We took Biscuit for a walk Monday morning. Mom and dad's yard is looking majestic- it's really colorful and lush. Good work mom! I even helped to weed a couple times in the evening. I remember when I was paid maybe a quarter an hour or something crazy when I was a kid! Now I just help for free?!
Windsor and Julie make squeaky noises.
Fresh California produce can't be beat! These photos show the produce we saw on our short walk. Above, plums.
Delicious peaches! Sweet and Juicy!
Almonds!
Vineyards!
'Liv cutting up a peach we were given on our walk.
We went to see Kit Kitridge and 'Liv was enjoying the popcorn!
Girl's Treat! My friend Monica and I have gone to The Ice Cream Co. for years. While there, we split a "brown and gold"- a pyramid of vanilla ice cream with with hot fudge on one side and caramel on the other side. The nieces and I have indulged in the "girl's treat", but on this occasion, we invited their friends to join in. Perhaps the tradition will live on.
After girl's treat, we went to Pam's Hallmark store. She had parasols for the girls- left over from Erin and Caleb's wedding. Obviously, they LOVE them!
After girl's treat, we went to Pam's Hallmark store. She had parasols for the girls- left over from Erin and Caleb's wedding. Obviously, they LOVE them!
Olivia, Alexa and Juliette
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Grays Peak- 14ner #2
Though Steve was still feeling under the weather, he was decided that we should still go for a hike. We were ambitious and were intending to conquer Grays and Torreys Peaks.
We saved ourselves a three mile trek up a dirt road because we took Hercules- totally living up to the name! Rutted out, similar to heading back to climb at the Grotto, Herc was amazing! We saw two men in a two wheel drive truck gearing up. One man had a Deuter pack so we stopped to ask how he like his pack to which he replied he "liked' it. I asked what could make him "love" it, but he really didn't have a substantial response. The rutted road was lined with cars and the men said if our car could make it further, there was parking at the trailhead (3 miles up the road).
After learning that we didn't need to park there if our vehicle could make it the rest of the way, we invited the men to have a seat in the back of the wagon. Herc took us past at least 15 hikers heading to the trailhead. Suffice to say, when we reached the trailhead- three miles up- the Deuter owner said he now "loved" his pack. I can understand why he only "liked" his pack, it didn't have the air comfort fit to it (which we naturally introduced him to). Never saw them again, but they were grateful for the lift!
Fun along the trail.
First view of Grays (left) and Torreys (right)
I was really enjoying the wildflowers and green grasses.
Ironic, perhaps. Everyone expects hikers to carry only the healthiest of foods. I LOVE salty chips at a summit!
View of Torreys Peak from the top of Grays. Typically I'm pretty committed to a chosen route, but today, after reaching the top of Grays and peering out to the trail to Torreys, I was perfectly content to reach the single summit. Also, we were uncertain whether the weather would hold for us. Thunderstorms were forcasted and the clouds were moving in. It was obvious that it was raining in other parts not far from us.
Views from the top of Grays were spectacular! Similar to Clouds Rest in Yosemite, one is awed by 360 panoramic views.
High elevation lake still thawing viewed from the top of Grays.
Stephen and Bethany on top of Grays.
Glad to read the summit!
Great company and friends Stephen and Bethany joined us in our adventure.
We saved ourselves a three mile trek up a dirt road because we took Hercules- totally living up to the name! Rutted out, similar to heading back to climb at the Grotto, Herc was amazing! We saw two men in a two wheel drive truck gearing up. One man had a Deuter pack so we stopped to ask how he like his pack to which he replied he "liked' it. I asked what could make him "love" it, but he really didn't have a substantial response. The rutted road was lined with cars and the men said if our car could make it further, there was parking at the trailhead (3 miles up the road).After learning that we didn't need to park there if our vehicle could make it the rest of the way, we invited the men to have a seat in the back of the wagon. Herc took us past at least 15 hikers heading to the trailhead. Suffice to say, when we reached the trailhead- three miles up- the Deuter owner said he now "loved" his pack. I can understand why he only "liked" his pack, it didn't have the air comfort fit to it (which we naturally introduced him to). Never saw them again, but they were grateful for the lift!
Fun along the trail.
First view of Grays (left) and Torreys (right)
I was really enjoying the wildflowers and green grasses.
Ironic, perhaps. Everyone expects hikers to carry only the healthiest of foods. I LOVE salty chips at a summit!
View of Torreys Peak from the top of Grays. Typically I'm pretty committed to a chosen route, but today, after reaching the top of Grays and peering out to the trail to Torreys, I was perfectly content to reach the single summit. Also, we were uncertain whether the weather would hold for us. Thunderstorms were forcasted and the clouds were moving in. It was obvious that it was raining in other parts not far from us.
Views from the top of Grays were spectacular! Similar to Clouds Rest in Yosemite, one is awed by 360 panoramic views.
High elevation lake still thawing viewed from the top of Grays.
Stephen and Bethany on top of Grays.
Glad to read the summit!William's second 14ner! 
Bethany & Steve both hiked with terrible blisters. Bethany discoverd her blister damage at the summit. Tough cookie!
Bethany signing the registry at the top of Grays. Steve does the same too.
View of Torrys while we descended Grays. Everything about this day truly encompassed a Colorado postcard. Beautiful wildflowers, rough peaks with snow still on them...absolutely beautiful!
Steve acting silly on the way down.
This formation represents around 13,000 feet.
Unpredictable weather is often the breeding ground for great lighting!
View of Torrys while we descended.
View of Grays from the decent.
Torrys- again- but the flowers coupled with the snowy peak are amazing!
Torrys behind us.
Bethany & Steve both hiked with terrible blisters. Bethany discoverd her blister damage at the summit. Tough cookie!
Bethany signing the registry at the top of Grays. Steve does the same too.
View of Torrys while we descended Grays. Everything about this day truly encompassed a Colorado postcard. Beautiful wildflowers, rough peaks with snow still on them...absolutely beautiful!
Steve acting silly on the way down.
This formation represents around 13,000 feet.
Unpredictable weather is often the breeding ground for great lighting!
View of Torrys while we descended.
View of Grays from the decent.Torrys- again- but the flowers coupled with the snowy peak are amazing!
Torrys behind us.
It took us three hours to make the assent up Grays which was approximately 3.5 miles. Steve's GPS said we clocked 1.7 miles per hour- but that included the decent.
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