August 23-24
1. We started unloading at two different campsites before we finally settled on the site where we stayed. We chose it because it provided the most shade.
2. Molly is a great camper. She loved every minute of it. She was off exploring as soon as we got there. There were lots and lots of trees, her own personal forest.
3. Stockton was much, much harder this trip than our trip to Jackson in June. I got a couple pictures of him smiling, but mostly he was a grump. He cried a lot...probably because I wouldn't let him get down and walk wherever he wanted to go. He is an extremely active little boy and I was nervous having him around the campfire.
4. We walked around one of the lakes after dinner. The sun was setting and it was really pretty. Molly took this picture and I was impressed. A budding photographer?
5. The morning was so cold. Even with all our layers and a nice fire we couldn't warm up. I honestly think we ended up choosing the shadiest site there...a little sun that morning and early afternoon would have been nice.
(Molly with Brett's dog, Missy)
6. We took our lunch to one of the other lakes. Justin and Molly fished on the boat.
7. I caved and let the kids play in the mud before we left. Mostly I knew it would make Stockton happy. It did, of course.
8. Before I let them in the car they had to get washed off. I can't look at this picture without smiling.
9. Camping is a lot of work with young kids (like one-year-olds) but I still think it's worth it. It's also a lot of work to go for only one night but on this trip I sure was glad to be heading home after only one night.
10. Payson Canyon is a beautiful canyon. I can't believe we didn't know about it until this summer. There are so many big, full trees. I went back with the kids this week and hiked The Grotto again. The leaves are changing and we came home with a grocery bag full of red, orange, and yellow leaves. Justin and I are anxious to drive the Nebo Loop in the next couple of weeks. If you're close enough to make the drive, I think it would be well worth it.
1. We started unloading at two different campsites before we finally settled on the site where we stayed. We chose it because it provided the most shade.
2. Molly is a great camper. She loved every minute of it. She was off exploring as soon as we got there. There were lots and lots of trees, her own personal forest.
3. Stockton was much, much harder this trip than our trip to Jackson in June. I got a couple pictures of him smiling, but mostly he was a grump. He cried a lot...probably because I wouldn't let him get down and walk wherever he wanted to go. He is an extremely active little boy and I was nervous having him around the campfire.
4. We walked around one of the lakes after dinner. The sun was setting and it was really pretty. Molly took this picture and I was impressed. A budding photographer?
5. The morning was so cold. Even with all our layers and a nice fire we couldn't warm up. I honestly think we ended up choosing the shadiest site there...a little sun that morning and early afternoon would have been nice.(Molly with Brett's dog, Missy)
6. We took our lunch to one of the other lakes. Justin and Molly fished on the boat.
7. I caved and let the kids play in the mud before we left. Mostly I knew it would make Stockton happy. It did, of course.
8. Before I let them in the car they had to get washed off. I can't look at this picture without smiling.
9. Camping is a lot of work with young kids (like one-year-olds) but I still think it's worth it. It's also a lot of work to go for only one night but on this trip I sure was glad to be heading home after only one night.10. Payson Canyon is a beautiful canyon. I can't believe we didn't know about it until this summer. There are so many big, full trees. I went back with the kids this week and hiked The Grotto again. The leaves are changing and we came home with a grocery bag full of red, orange, and yellow leaves. Justin and I are anxious to drive the Nebo Loop in the next couple of weeks. If you're close enough to make the drive, I think it would be well worth it.
