Our 1st trip up American Fork Canyon this year

Last Sunday after church we decided to get the Devey's and Tolboe's and ride up the canyon. Kelly's been itching to go camping for so long, and all it's done is rain. So when Sunday came and the weather was nice we decided a trip up to roast hot dogs and marshmallows would be great.

We all loaded up and headed on our way. The Tolboe's rode with us and it was a slightly tight fit, but we did it! Kelly decided to purchase a season pass, and was beaming with joy. We drove around looking for a spot, and got a little discouraged. At first we drove all the way up to the lake and didn't see anything. So we headed back down and a spot had opened up. Derek jumped out of the van and ran. Luckily he beat another group there that was headed for the same spot.

We unloaded and started a fire. The kids immediately went towards the gushing river, which made me a nervous wreck. There were lots of little rocks that they found and loved throwing them into the water. They were all really good and listened when we told them to they were getting too close. Which made me feel a little bit better.

We had hot dogs, and DJ salad, chips and drinks, and then for dessert we had smores. Not the traditional ones though. We used chocolate chip cookies and marshmallows instead. They were great, a little sticky, but that's to be expected. The kids loved them... dirt and all.

After we ate everyone went on a little walk over the bridge and up the mountain a little ways. The boys loved it. They ran around and picked up rocks and sticks. They're going to be just like their daddy, with a great love for the mountains.

When it started to get a little cold, we decided that we'd better head home. We cleaned up and the Devey's took off, and as they were driving away, I though to take a group picture. Sorry guys, I tried to stop you, but I was too late.

All of us had a great time, and can't wait to do it again.

Abby, Kim & Ian

Landon

Carter & Ian

Trent & Shelley

Ethan