Heber Creeper - Sept 2021

 It's been a long time since we rode the "Heber Creeper", and they were offering a family pack deal for some of the last evenings of the season, so we thought, sure!  Let's go.

It's called the Heber Creeper because it starts in Heber and creeps, very very slowly out of Heber and around Deer Creek Reservoir.

We were reminded how slow it really creeps!  

It was a fun little trip though!

They had a "shoot out" before the train left

The scenery was amazing!  The sun was setting along the way as well

Coming alongside Deer Creek Reservoir 

On the way back the sun was down and it was dark inside the car!

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Jungle Trail Hike - Aug 2021

 With a warm weekend, we decided to go with everyone to the "Jungle Trail" -  a short hike, less than a mile, for kids.  The trail has obstacles like stumps, fallen trees, hideouts and things like that.

Short and fun.

Lava Hot Springs Camping

 We had a summer camping / family reunion at Lava Hot Springs, Idaho for Shelley's family - parents and siblings.

It was a good gathering and fun times!

The skies were getting dark and a huge thunderstorm passed by right as we were setting up the tent

We all went in one tent to wait for the storm to pass....it was a while...maybe an hour or so

After the storm it was time to get back outside. Ethan found a "spear"

Jane and Ethan found some solar path lights and used them as microphones while the puddles of water magically called over to them

The campground has some very interesting play things at the park

Breakfast time!

Pioneer Day 5K Run (Walk)

 Hannah decided to sign us all up for the annual Pioneer Day - July 24th 5K walk/run in Provo.  Since they allowed walking, we said, sure why not!  It's not that far!

Oh wow...I think the entire city and then some also decided the same thing!  It was PACKED!!!!

This walk went from Temple to Temple - Provo Temple to Provo City Center Temple.

Many of us walked and walked and walked......  It took us just under an hour I think to walk. It was pretty good and fun.  We'd probably do it again!

Some really got into the Pioneer Day theme

It was SO busy!