Annual Abbott Family Lake Powell Excursion

The world’s best destination spot – just in our backyard.  It was an amazing trip as always.

 

Brittney the bomb!                Matthew attacking the wake!

John, Jacob and                         Lindsey’s lovely wakeboard form!
Michael they’re pretty brave.            

 

We always have a hike and this year we had two winners.  (meaning we actually enjoyed it and found what we were looking for).  We went to Rainbow Bridge and a slot canyon that was at the end of West Canyon.  It was absolutely amazing.  The kids enjoy the hikes and adventures, but the truth is, finding frogs is the #1 important mission!

What a life.

 

If you like your own space, don’t join us.  There seems to be a lot of crowded time on the boat, but it just makes it cozy.  Lots of bonding time!

 

So glad the studs come along and keep the machines running and life fun

Bathing in the lake is tons of fun.  Brittney showing off her natural beauty.

We feel lucky to have survived this years trip.  We found a scorpion and rattlesnake on our beach.  Grandpa was brave and killed the snake, then Matthew Pearce skinned it.  Quite the Boy Scout challenge.

Great friends and neighbors

 

Matthew and Maggie are great friends.  Matthew likes her so much, he thought he would hang out in her igloo.  It was little squishy.

Matthew and Amy

 

We have lots of great neighbors, but this summer Josh Arnold and Calvin Dickson really went the extra mile to prove their kindness.

Matthew and Amy had made rockets and the Dicksons have a launcher, so we all went out in the street to launch the rockets.   Minutes later,  Matthew’s rocket went on top of the Arnold’s house.  EEEEK!  It was nearly a catastrophe, but Josh and Calvin swiftly recovered the rocket from the roof and smiles were everywhere.

Happy Birthday America

Well, we did it again.  We slept out on the parade route to get the best seats in town
Dave was sad he had to work Monday, so he couldn’t sleep over.  He was sad he did have to work, not so sad that he couldn’t  sleep over.  It was a ton of fun. Matthew made a great friend who was about 15 years old and they loved throwing snap its at each other.  Made for a great morning.

Provo’s Freedom Festival Parade is always great.  Dave was able to come for the beginning to watch Lindsey cheer with her school, Centennial Middle School.  Brittney ran the tattoo parlor on the sidelines and everyone looked great with their art.  Grandpa’s tattoo was a firecracker on his bicep that was exploding (because his bicep was too large).  It was a great day. 

Wasatch State Park

One of our favorite things to do outdoors is Rhino/ATV riding.  The trail was  amazing because we really felt like we were on top of the world as we looked from the top of the mountains over Heber Valley.  We entered from the Alpine loop side and the whole thing was amazing!