A few days ago we decided to go up American Fork Canyon for a picnic (that turned into a fishing excursion.) We packed up the picnic basket, poles and kids and headed down the road. The ride was absolutely beautiful. Going up these gorgeous canyons always reminds me how beautiful Utah is. We pulled out all the food and ate while Hallie and CJ stirred up the dirt with their Cheetos then ate them. I'm not sure which they ate more of that day, dirt or cheetos. A few minutes later they discovered the water...with Gracie's help. CJ loved throwing rocks in the water and playing with sticks. Hallie just kept pulling on our legs to pick her up because she hated walking on the unlevel ground. Gracie kept getting her hook caught on everything in site. Lizzie fished with her Dad with no luck (Craig's certain it is because he brought the wrong bait.)
It was a great day in a beautiful place and I'm glad we went because it's so easy for our family to get stuck in a rut sometimes instead of pushing ourselves to get out and explore...the twins may have a little to do with that, though. It really is a lot of work chasing them around. We all left much more dirty, tired and determined to find the fish next time.
6 comments:
Maybe the boat will help with your fish finding!!!
You are the best mom Lora. I always freak at the first sight of dirt. I need to realize it will all come off and how much fun they really had doing it. Isn't that what life is about. You are so great about creating those experience with your little ones. Can I come over and take some lessons from the mom professional?
Love ya,
Kendi
I can't believe I did not see you living 1 minute away from the canyon! I do absoutley love going up there. We do it all the time it's a great place to feed the ducks and throw rocks! Im glad you guys got out and had some fun! Thankyou agian for bringing over dinner and taking Caden. He had so much fun! You are such a sweetheart for helping. Because you know us mom's with twins. "We just have our hands full" !!!! Get it. Oh and we are expecting a ride on the new boat soon! It is my most favorite thing to do!
Love the pictures! Kids in mud means they probably had the time of their life. Good for you thinking up something different & fun to do...we get stuck in a rut too!
We wanna get together with ya'll...it's been TOO LONG! :-)
how fun! too bad you didn't get a bite though! it looks like you still made a bunch on fabulous memories! :)
No fish?.....and Craig calls himself an outdoorsman.
Mike
I am so glad you have a blog. I don't get to see the family very often and facebook just doesn't show off your cute family enough. Your kids have gotten so big! They are so stinkin cute!
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