Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Still out in Nature in September

 Chad and Graham went on an Alaskan Fishing trip with Grandpa Gary and all his boys and their sons. 

Here is Graham with one of is fish. They had a great time and we now have a freezer full of fish!


Back at home, the hiking group hiked Mt Timpanogos! Here we are at the meadow below the summit. What a beautiful day and fun memories.
Kimberley, Brittany, Alison, Becky, Lindsay, Michelle and Me. 

Audrey and I take a hike up the old Alta Brighton Road to Davenport Hill. Fascinating and beautiful.

For Audrey's birthday, we went to a BYU soccer game. We had a great time and watched them get a win. We had dinner before and had a great night. 


BYU football, first home game! So much fun! Attending with Mae.

Audrey and I at Cecret Lake, hanging out on a Sunday afternoon.

We go on a trail run to Hidden Peak. Here we are on the tram grate.

On our way to the BYU v Arizona game.

Audrey and I hike the grove creek / battle creek canyon loop

So beautiful up there!

Graham goes to Homecoming with Lucy - who now seems like his sweetheart. They are together as much as they can.

Chad, the dogs and I all "babysat" Gary and Kathy following Gary's knee surgery. The dogs had a blast. Gary is doing great!

Hiking Clayton Peak on the Brighton trails

The Clayton Peak approach.

Beautiful fall colors!

Monday, August 31, 2026

August finished strong!

 
At Bell Canyon Reservoir, Audrey. 
We took a short hike on a Wednesday evening.

The sunset this night was pretty!

Chad, Audrey and Sherry hiking to Lone Peak.
Audrey and Sherry at the top.
What a crazy, cliff top we were perched on top of.
Audrey, on the descent.


Gary was treated to an Alaskan fishing trip with his sons, Chad, Brett and Brad, and their sons, Graham, Mason, BJ and Max. Sounds like it was amazing!

Here is Chad and fish
Graham and his fish

Meanwhile, I had a blast dog sitting Ollie. We have gone on walks and runs and played a ton. He really likes it here.
Audrey has also been staying with me. We have done so many things!
Here we are at the Noah Kahan concert! This was an amazing night!
Hiking with Mae to Battle Creek Falls
A beautiful area we found at the base of Mt Timp
Audrey milking a cow (named Audrey) at Wheeler Farms

The view of the valley from Flight Park following a lightening storm.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

August - Gutsman and Adventures in Iceland!

The 2026 Bair Gutsman - held August 1st. Here Chad is doing the pre-race meeting


Racers are off!

Chad finishes!

Jake finishes!

Graham finishes!


Mae and Audrey finish!

Then off to Iceland!!

Sunday in Iceland, Beautiful church.
 
Rock lava cliffs by our AirBnB

Lava Tunnel we explored.

Thingvellir National Park

Snowmobiling on the glacier

Gulfoss Waterfall.

Day 1 Laugavegur Trail: Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker




Day 2 Laugavegur Trail: Hrafntinnusker - Alftavatn








Day 3 Laugavegur Trail: Alftavatn - Emstru







Day 4 Laugavegur Trail: Emstru - Thorsmor






We made it!! We had a restaurant meal and caught the bus back to Sulfoss!

Attending an Icelandic ward in Sulfoss on our second Sunday. It was a highlight, being at church with a growing congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ.


Skogafoss joy

Exploring the top of the waterfall and the end of the Thorsmork to Skogar trail

Ready to explore!

Glacier exploring!

The Glacier Lagoon full of Iceburgs!! Crazy, we almost skipped this!

Horseback riding on the beach

Our flight home went well and the Westons did concierge service for us. Now back to the grind.
 On Saturday, August 19, I went to Gloria Falls and Red Pine Lake with Hiking group 

Red Pine Lake

Graham driving himself to his first day of school as a Junior. Good luck, Graham!