House O' Sullivans

Three Saturdays ago we hiked our second major summit of the season--Mount Aire--on the ridge line between Millcreek and Parley's Canyon. It was similar in distance and elevation gain to Mount Flagstaff (the one we'd done the week before), but this one had a trail all the way to the top. That trail made hiking seem easy compared with the previous weeks epic although it still took us the better part of the day. It was hot (high 90s in the valley) and Sophie kept asking me if there would be trees on the summit so she could rest in some shade. Her wish was granted! We had an Oreo, trail mix, quinoa salad (to offset the Oreos), and fruit fest on the peak that lasted at least an hour. Zeke used his time on top scurrying around, discovering and claiming several "forts" in the mahogany trees.    Lindy and Sophie in the shade of a mahogany tree near the summit of Mount Aire.  Lou and I demonstrating the concept of yin and yang: eating organic apples (above) and Oreos...

This summer it is non-stop action around here.  These first few photos are from a while back, but I just found them on Casey's phone and they deserve posting.  With the help of his friends Dave and Trent, Casey installed his first BIG carving project several months ago at a law office downtown.  Dave and Trent, working on the installation. The masterpiece.  Way to go Casey.  You are AWESOME!! A few months ago, Dave went with Casey to do a service assignment at the local thrift store.  They found some amazing stuff. Check out these PANTS!! Bling!! Two weeks ago we drove to Colorado.  We had a family reunion in Pagosa Springs on the weekend and thought we'd tack on a visit to Cortez and Mesa Verde on the front end.  We stopped at the "Matrimonial Springs" on our way into Moab to fill up our water bottles. Casey, Zeke, and Hal, drinking from the spring that flows right out of a giant sandstone cliff near the intersection of th...