Hiking

We are planning on doing some serious hiking this year to get our kids out and enjoying the out of doors.  This will not only get us in better condition, but we will be able to spend more time together as a family.  This last week we did a favorite hike that is very popular in Sandy.  This is the Bell Canyon hike.  We did not hike all the way to the falls, because it is far and dangerous for small kids.

Our kids did have fun and did a great job doing the hike considering I led everyone around the east side of the reservoir where we all stepped in mud and slop up to our ankles.  If you look close in some of the photos, you can see our dirty shoes.

It was a fun time and it was a productive morning--which most mornings are not.

Honey? Do you need a restroom?

At the top.

Sleeping baby.

Looking for trout.

The view.

It Feels Like Spring

We have had some weather around here that is almost spring-like.  It has been in the 50's and 60's although this looks like it will change next week.  The kids got a trampoline for Christmas and were waiting for the snow to melt so we could put it up.  We had a lot of snow this year, but the snow was gone by the end of February so up went the trampoline.  They have had a blast and friends have been coming over to play everyday.

Joaquin finished Jr. Jazz and will be playing soccer here pretty soon along with Laney.  It should be fun and as spring gets closer, life is looking brighter and brighter.  We still have our family difficulties and Shauna and I are hoping that we can have the spirit in our home on a more regular basis.