..The Cabin...

Last weekend Justin, Aspen, Porter and i had the luxury of going to Grandma and Grandpa Springer's cabin in the Uintahs. We had just made it through the most stressful week we had had in a long time, so we decided we definatly needed a little R&R or we were not going to survive any longer!! It was a wonderful weekend, full of beautiful weather, lots of laughs and love, great food, four wheeling, nature walks, horseshoes, delicious beer and mountain air!!! We loved every second of it. This was Porter's first trip to the cabin and he was in heaven. Aspen and him were so worn out that they slept the entire way home. We are hoping that we will get to go up to the cabin again this weekend!!! :o)

Sundays are for nature....

On a beautiful Sunday morning Justin, Aspen, Porter and I took a hike up Strong canyon with my dad, mom and her two dogs. It was a beautiful way to start out the day!

Our Zoo

Well folks, you are going to think we are absolutly insane....but we have adopted another animal, LOL! The fact that my lil sis volunteers for the pet adoptions doesn't help very much. We met this awesome little guy durring the pet adoption. He was so sad and scared in his cage, where he had been for nearly 2 months. Justin instantly fell in love with him and I wasn't too far behind. He is the sweetest dog and has become an instant part of the crew. Him and I got hiking every single morning. This gives him the excercise he needs and then he isn't anxious durring the day when he is home w/Justin and Aspen. Plus it is getting my butt up in the morning and working out! We named him Porter (my husband loves the beer). You take this 80 lb lab......
....and add him to our wild hunting cat, Koda.....and...

....add that to our big, grumpy fat-boy Simba (who happens to be the most dominant of the bunch)....

.....And you can't forget the wildest one of them all....our lil' monkey Aspen....

You add all this together and you have got yourself one hell of a zoo!!! There is a lot of chaos...but a lot of love in our home! :)

...Justin's Little Buddies....

Justin went fishing on the Weber River one morning and came accross two little raccoons. He sat there quietly and was actually able to capture some awesome photos of them. They just sat there and ate and washed their hands and faces while he watched. What an awesome experience.

Aspen and Sincere

I dont think that there is anything that is more fun than watching Aspen play with other kids. It is so funny to watch how excited she gets. Being an only child (so far) she doesn't get a whole lot of opportunities to play with other kids. She is in the process of becoming potty trained and as soon as she is she can start preschool. I think preschool is so neccessary in her life at this point and she is beyond ready. This pic is of her and her cousin Sincere. They had so much fun playing together, but not quite as much fun as us adults had watching them!!!

Aspen's 1st Fish

Justin, Aspen and i decided to go spend the afternoon at East Canyon. We played in the water and even caught a fish. It was pretty monumental becuase it was the first fish that Aspen has ever reeled in on her own. Justin held the pole for her and Aspen reeled it in all by herself. She was soooo proud of herself, but not quite as proud as her dad was :) We had a blast! Right as we drove away from the dam at the end of our afternoon the sky turned black. We pulled into our driveway at home right as a huge rain storm hit. Perfect weather for a long afternoon nap after a fun day at the dam! Cute lil bass.

Could her dad be any prouder?

Panguitch Lake

Every year for Father's Day my family goes to Panguitch Lake for the weekend. It is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I ahve ever been. I absolutely love it there. The fishing was amazing. We caught a lot of fish between 2 and 4 lbs, and even a couple that were almost 5 lbs. It was so much fun! Aspen even went out on the boat fishing and loved it. She loved everything about camping. From sleeping in the tent and roasting marshmallows to going on hikes and collecting rocks. She is a true nature girl! It is hard to think that we have to wait another whole year before we get to go back!

HaPpY fAtHeRs DaY!!!!!

Happy Fathers Day to my wonderful husband. Aspen is the luckiest little girl, she has a father that is truelly the best! She idolizes you and follows your every step. Thank you for being such a patient and loving dad. I love you babe and can't tell you enough how proud I am to call you my husband!!!!!

The Beautiful Side of Ogden

Clear blue skies, not a person in sight....perfect day.