MAPLE CANYON IN THE FALL

Ahh, Maple Canyon in autumn in one of my favorite places to see. It is such a pretty canyon, but when you add all those colorful falling leaves, it's breath-taking. We went up this weekend with the family. Sister S was home visiting from USU and it was so fun to have her there.

Friend T, Sister S and Princess P.

 Sister S had a friend stop by and visit us on his way down to St. George. It was very chilly before the sun came out, so we started a fire.

Sister S, Aunt N, Princess P and Little C

Sister S climbing like a boss even after coming home from her mission.

Big C, Aunt N and Friend T.

Little C climbs out of the dark and into the sun!

Little C, Grandma G, Sister S.

Princess P, Cousin C, Little Miss C and Aunt J.

Some of the more loony members of the family decided they would long board down the canyon road. Crazy kids! Thank heavens they were safe. Not a helmet to be found among them. *Sigh*

Big C, Sister S and Little C with their boards.

There they go! Turkey Road.

FATHER'S DAY 2014

I was really excited this year because I bought Big C an awesome Father's Day gift and I just KNEW he was going to love it. He's wanted a long board for long time (pun intended). However, I had it hidden in the trunk of my car and when we were putting groceries in there, he saw it and ruined my surprise! 

The boys on their boards.

 I was sad that I didn't get to give it to him on the day, but he was thrilled just to have it! Now all the guys can go long boarding together! They love it!

Princess P and Baby W.

We had a Father's Day BBQ at Big C's brother's house with all the in-town Gordons. It was lots of fun! 

The cousins at the tree house.

ALMOST A TEENAGER

Little C turned the big 1-2 today! I can't believe he is so old! He will receive the priesthood, be made a deacon in our church and go to mutual with his 16 year old brother! Wow! What a milestone for him!

A boy and his long board.

He is such a great kid! I am so proud of him!

Little Miss C, Miss B and Priness P- cousins from all sides.

 We always love having an excuse to get together and visit and let the cousins play. We are so lucky to have so much family live in the same town!

Little Miss C helps Little C open his presents.

Little C got some really cool, new, bright blue (expensive) soccer cleats and the long board (up in the first photo) for his birthday gifts. He also got quite a bit of money too, which is good, because he owes us for part of the cleats and board. We aren't that rich!!

HALF PIPE, DUDE!

My brother-in-law just finished his half pipe and my son, D, couldn't be more thrilled. He was over at their house Saturday afternoon having the time of his life, getting a good sunburn and enjoying a BBQ. Here are some photos my sister-in-law posted on Facebook...

Here is the group they had over on Saturday. He's the one on the far left.

Here he is dropping in. He's a lot more daring than I would be! You couldn't pay me to do that. I think we just discovered the new cool place to be in E town.