On an early Monday morning, we drove to Capitol Reef National Park for a canyoneering trip. The recent rains in southern Utah flooded many of the slot canyons. Since the weather was a little nippy and no one really wanted to go swimming, we decided to try Stegosaur Slot. It's a fun little beginner-friendly canyon with a little of everything: beautiful views on the hike in, fund down-climbing, a long slot section, and a nice rappel at the end. The approach starts at the Hickman Bridge trailhead. The views on the hike are amazing. After passing the Hickman Bridge overlook... ... you trek off the trail to a protected little canyon. Then you scramble up sandstone mound... ... and traverse some of the sandstone features that give the Stegosaur Slot its name. Some of our group down-climbed the first rappel. Then we headed down-canyon to the narrow slot. The narrow slot section was longer than we expected. There was a little water in one section, but we easily stemmed over it. Then...
Our beautiful Susanna had another trip around the sun! We recently saw her this last weekend when she came to visit the family and went canyoneering with her brothers and father. She loves adventures like that. We're grateful she makes lots of efforts to be a part of our life despite living far away. We hope she has a great day! Here are some pictures from her 9th grade year. Susanna started running cross country during 9th grade and kept running throughout high school. She worked really hard at school, violin, and cross country that year. And participated in the family lawn-mowing business to earn some extra dollars. Waiting at the airport for Garrett to return home from his mission. At the California beach after Christmas and Jan's and Sallie's wedding: At the reception: This snowman pictures is one of my favorite pictures of my children--just Lincoln was missing because he was on his mission. Provo City Center Temple open house: Going to visit the Morris family for Max...