4th of July 2015

We headed to Elko for 4th of July weekend to see Cam for the first time since he came back from his mission. We also got to meet Emmy for the first time and spend some time with family. It's nice that we live only a day's drive away. We rock climbed in Lamoille canyon, ate hot dogs at the grove, rode in Dad's car in the parade and watched Elko's fireworks. Excited to see Jenna and Sam in Oct for another trip!

Fuimos a Elko por el fin de semana del 4 de Julio a ver Cam por premera vez desde que regreso de su mission. Tambien conocimos a Emmy por premera vez y pasar un tiempo con la familia. Escalamos en  Canyon Lamoille, comimos hot dogs en la arboleda, paseamos en el coche de Papa en el desfile, y vimos los cohetes/fuegos artificiales de Elko. Emocionados a ver Jenna y Sam en Octubre por otro viaje. 

Cam showing me how he asks girls on a date.

I think this pose might work better.

Ready to rappel down at Lamoille.

Cam trying his hand at rock climbing

About to do the splits

Lots of lizard friends

Go Cam go!

At the top

Happy Emmy at the grove

Ready to ride in the parade.

The horse looks concerned

Looking cool with British glasses and shirts in the parade.

Acting like celebrities.

"don't spray me!"

But sad when he stopped.

Post parade pop sickle break

Hyrum and his minion cupcakes. He didn't eat much, just liked to have one on his plate

Dad explaining about minions. Hyrum liked the stickers from everone else's shirt-he stuck it on his own.

I had a learning experience trying to capture fireworks. I will be much better next time.

Family pics before we head out.

"Make a face like Carter"

Applegate Lake

We had a little time on Saturday to enjoy Applegate Lake after a long week. It was so nice to relax, swim, and enjoy the warm air.

Canopy courtesy of mom and dad.

Still have that canned tuna. And we aren't tired of it yet.

It was some much needed relaxation.

The water was a nice warm. We swam across to the other side...I got really tired-haven't swam in a while.

Being a boy and hitting rocks with a stick. 

We stopped to visit the McKee Historic bridge on the way back. I've been wanting to see it. There is one in Eagle Point, but not as picturesque.

Beautiful view.

Prospect State Park/Rattlesnake and Roses

We have been here over a month and still have hardly seen the beautiful areas around us. We finally had a somewhat free weekend and got to hike to the waterfalls in Prospect State Park. The weather was so nice; not too warm, but warm enough to play in the water. There are wildflowers, rivers, pines, and boulders all over this area. There are more attractions farther north that we have on our bucket list too!

A few weeks ago we were able to do a little rock climbing after work at rattlesnake. It turned out to be quite scenic with a view at the top. It had so many routes! A must for avid rock climbers.

Hemos estado aqui por mas que un mes y no no hemos visitado casi ningunas de las partes hermosas cerca de donde vivimos. Finalmente nosotros tuvimos un fin de semana libre hicimos senderismo a las cascadas en el Parque Prospect. El clima fue muy suave-no tan caliente, pero lo sufficiente para jugar en el agua. Hay flores silvestres, rios, pinos, y rocas en toda la area. Hay mas atracciones mas al norte que tenemos en nuestra lista tambien!

La semana pasada fuimos a escalar a rattlesnake. Con una vista desde la cima increible. Tiene muchas rutas! Buen lugar para los que les gusta escaralar.

View from the tops of Rattlesnake

Cave like rocks make cool climbs. Too hard for us :)

Hard to show how tall it really is

On Friday we stopped at this Medford rose garden to eat pupusas. There is a sister in our branch who makes and sells them on Fridays. We are becoming regulars for our date nights.

En Viernes tenemos pupusas en un jardin de rosas a comer pupusas. Hay una hermana en nuestra rama quien hices y sells thme en viernes. Somos regulares.

It smelled so fresh!

Now called Prospect State Park. This is the map of where we hiked

Mill Creek Falls

They are always better in person than in pictures

Barr Creek Falls

Cool view

The next few are from the Avenue of the Boulders. It reminded me of the trolls in Frozen. Huge boulders everywhere. It made from really nice swimming pools and small waterfalls. We ate our lunch there.

Sad Jamir's eyes are closed. I thought he looked like a frog hanging out on the rock :)

Jamir is disgruntled here. The tuna sandwhiches got soggy. Next time I will just bring bread and tuna separately.

I thought it would be cool to try and have a splashing water pic...kinda didn't work.

Jamir says we look like baboons

Scary broken staircase

Last part of hike-Pearsony Falls

An animal was making noises in the forest. I captured this wild beast with my camera.

Pleased with himself for getting my attention. Big goof.