Tree Hunting

The day after Thanksgiving brings relaxation, digestion, and a great Camp family tradition: finding our Christmas tree.

Each year our hunt brings a little something new. This year we found an old mining cabin.

This is the front view.

Sierra

A nice "homey" touch don't you think?

I wasn't sure if the place was haunted or not.

Sierra wanted to capture the light coming through the rafters.

Brittany

Here is Dad sizing up some trees.

Mom found the perfect one!

"Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree, How lovely are your branches!"

I couldn't get enough of the pine smell.

Harper did the dirty work.

Getting the tree off the mountain was a little tricky, but Dad found a way.

Hopefully I'll get some pictures soon of the tree after it has been decorated with lights and ornaments!

!Feliz Cumpleanos Siena!

Got to love those cheeks and that adorable dress!

4th of July Campout in Ashley National Forest

Here are some photos of our adventures last weekend!

We woke up super early in the morning and drove up to Strawberry Reservoir for some fishing. We didn't have much luck at Strawberry, but we did the new place we went to in the afternoon. Chad out fished us all by a mile (something he is very proud of).


We camped right down the road by the Upper Stillwater Dam which was quite a sight.



The next morning we went on an amazing hike around the reservoir, through the forest, and up to the top of a mountain. It was the perfect weather for hiking and the trees, rocks, flowers, and streams were gorgeous! We went off the trail at one point and did some pretty intense climbing over some huge boulders and rocks to get to the top of the mountain. We also found some natural springs and refilled our water bottles. The water was so good and very cold. I thought I would be really sore because it was over 7 miles and there were a few rough parts, but surprisingly we were all fine the next day. I can probably say without a doubt that it was the best hike that I've ever been on.

Hello Spring!

Frankly, Stacia has the best birthday day on the calendar. And to celebrate this first lovely spring birthday I would like to share some never-before-seen photos of our birthday girl! (Please forgive my lack of photography skills and the fact that Siena happens to be in every picture in one way or another. I didn’t start really taking and keeping pictures until last summer.)

Words to describe Stacia: Gorgeous, Savvy, Creative, Radiant, Fun, Active, Hip, Visionary, and “Neato!”

One of extraordinary talents is her gift to arrange beautiful flowers. We have all been blessed by this unique talent.

Here are a few random photos I’ve been storing for just this purpose.

At the Provo Cemetery on Memorial Day.

Comparing tummies. Do you remember this night Stacia?

At the Provo Parade on the Fourth of July.

August 13, 2007

We love and will be forever grateful for this granddaughter, daughter, mother, sister, cousin, and friend!

Happy Birthday Stacia!

I love little cousins!

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