Uintas Camping Trip

Sorry for the lapse in posting this summer. With this incredible weather and multitude of outdoor activities at our fingertips, its been hard to find the time to update this blog. 
I'll try to fill you in on some our summer fun.

For part of the summer David has been on the nightfloat rotation.  His residency program has a great set up where all the residents take a set amount of time and work nights. That way, once they are finished with their nightfloat rotation, the don't cover nights for the rest of residency.  Although it was hard not seeing him much during the week, he did get every weekend off so we were able to have many adventures. I've been lucky to find a great group of ladies who have kept me from feeling lonely on weeknights. We even have a weekly girlsnight. Thankfully, tonight is his very last night of this rotation. Yay! Now I'll have to remember how to cook since I guess he'll be expecting dinner!

Back to the summer fun...
One weekend we took a camping trip to the Uinta Mountains which are a litle over an hour from our home. With the higher elevation, the weather was perfect for camping. It cooled off just enough at night to warm up comfortably by a fire. The boys tackled some fly fishing and we went on walks around the lakes. Peyton loved her first overnight adventure.

View from the car on the drive to the Uintas. On the other side of that mountain is Park City.

Across from our campsite.

First Family Photo

Sweet Ada enjoyed her first camping trip as well...

The only catch of the night. I'm glad we brought food for dinner...

Guarding dinner

Delicious meat, veggies, and cheese pouches cooked on the fire.

Day 2 at Provo Falls

It's amazing what God has created...

A trip down memory lane...

Yesterday was the first anniversary of the day we said, "I Do"

What an adventure this past year has been. We've learned to rely on each other, moving across the country from everyone we know.  It has been great for our marriage, building our bond stronger and stronger as we explore this new life on our own.  I couldn't ask for a better, more loving, caring, thoughtful husband.

Here are a few of my favorites from that blessed day last year...

Matron of Honor, Maid of Honor, and Sweet Flower Girl

After our first kiss

The Best Wedding Party

Thank you, sweet parents for giving us such a fairy tale day.

My favorite shoes

The Reception

First Dance "Lay Down Beside Me" by Alison Krauss and John Waite

And we're living Happily Ever After

We had a wonderful celebratory weekend in Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, and Jackson Hole.  I can't wait to share our fun memories, but for now just reminiscing...

Mountains

We've spent a lot of the weekends this summer in the mountains. With some only a short 10 minute drive away and many less than an hour, it is hard to not flock to them.
One of our favorites has been mountain biking at the ski resorts.  They have a great set up - you ride up the lift with your bike hooked on the back and then bike down hill.
Here are a few pics from one of our adventures when I took the camera along.

Riding to the top

God is so good...

Red Pine restaurant that you can only reach by riding a gondola up into the mountains...

Graduation Weekend

Sadly, in June we had to say goodbye to all of the chiefs as they finished their residency.  We had a weekend full of parties with good food, great company, and hilarious entertainment.

The Orthopaedic Surgery Residents

Enjoying the party

Nice face David.

After a scrumptious meal of steak and lobster...

The next night they had a big cookout with games and food.  The guys created a video roast to wish all of the chiefs well and to mock their memories here in Utah.  It was absolutely hilarious and very well done.  I'm super impressed with these residents' wide variety of talents. We had a great time hanging out with everyone.

Sailing

Another great Salty Lake adventure...

Some friends of ours have a sail boat and they were so sweet to invite us to go sailing with them.  We had a beautiful, blue sky day and had quite the adventure.  

The boys

Soaking up that Vitamin D

Me and the Hubby

The winds were good to us, until we attempted to head back in to the marina.  Out of nowhere, we were attacked by a "Tooele Twister." Winds started blowing from all directions and the boat was tossed all over the lake.  Chaos struck us all as the boys tried to lower the sails.  The girls were hanging on for dear life.
Fortunately, after a few minutes the sails were lowered and the winds calmed down. Thus began the long trip back to the marina with the wind blowing directly against us. Poor Ashley ended up missing a flight.

The only other boat that decided to brave the windy day

Home Sweet Home

Lake Powell

A few weekends ago, the Orthopaedic Surgery Department hosted a getaway weekend for all of the residents and their spouses.  We went down south to Lake Powell where they had rented a house boat and stocked it with ample food and drinks.  It was absolutely beautiful - we had a great time.

The Boat picking us up...

Captain Lon

Relaxation

Lone Rock

Going for a ride on the ski boat

David Cliff Jumping...

The slide off the back of the boat was awesome