Evanston fire and no way to get home

Left the cabin on Sunday afternoon. Janessa called and told us to go the Evanston way home so we could see the fire that was raging near I-80. When we got there though, the interstate was closed along with all other roads leading to Lyman. Janessa said to take the Piedmont road that we had taken a couple of weeks ago to get home since that looked like the only road that was opened. Guess other people, even semi's, had the same idea. It was quite the busy dirt road! Couldn't see the fire but saw all the smoke.

 

This time I was able to get the ghost town of Piedmont!

 

The kilns.

 

We felt like we were in a twilight zone on the freeway. No one around for miles except us. Of course dad had to speed...because he could.

 

Do you recognize this man?

Yup.....someone is going to being on the slopes this winter! Even bought a helmet that has built in speakers for his ipod!

 

Fall Foilage!

So happy we went to the cabin this weekend! The trees were already red and orange!

 

 

 

 

And the lake was gorgeous. Weather was very warm. Wish the rest of the family had been there so we could have played in the water! It was a beautiful weekend!

 

 

Look who came to visit the cabin!

First came the mama moose...she kept turning around to look behind her...sure enough someone was following her...this bull moose! He sure was grunting. We talked for a bit before he headed on into the trees.

 

 

 

 

Baby Steps...

Corbin is getting better about trying to walk on his own. His most so far is about 8 steps.

BYU vs. Air Force and Baby Josie!

Flew to Denver to see Jared, Ashley and Josie plus attend the BYU football game in Colorado Springs.

On the way to the hotel, we stopped in Park City and ate at Good Thymes Bistro. These were the chandeliers. I want one!

 

Our lil' sweetie pie!

 

 

Josie's 1st birthday is coming up on the 25th so we brought her presents.

 

She was so cute and dainty with the package!

Here come the gifts!

 

 

 

She reminds me of a lil' Kewpie Doll. My mom use to love those dolls and told me she always wanted to buy one for me. Maybe I need to get one for Josie.

 

Loving her baby doll.

 

She probably enjoyed the puzzle pieces a bit too much!

 

 

New trick!


Here is what I was hoping to see at the game.

Watching the cheerleaders became more fun than watching the game when BYU began to lose.

 

Mommy and daughter.

 

Getting a bit red from the hot sun!

 

Grampy and his lil' sweetie. she was so good at the game!

 

After the game, we ate at a good Mexican restaurant called On the Border. Was fun seeing the kids. Sure wish they lived closer!

Labor Day with Tyson!

Picked up Tyson early Monday morning on Labor Day to travel to Ogden through Monte Cristo canyon. Tyson is such a good traveler! We enjoyed being with him the whole day! It was chilly in the a.m. when we picked him up so we didn't get to read his shirt until later in the day. Silly parents!

Waiting for lunch at Texas Pride in Huntsville, Utah. One of my friends from my Home Mom's list owns this BBQ place. It was pretty good.

 

 

Tyson was not going to get up close to that bear!

 

There was a park across the street from the restaurant so we let Tyson run around for awhile.

 

 

 

 

 

Even Grampy got into the fun of being in the park!

After the park, we got back in the truck and headed to Ogden. We stopped at the Tree Museum near the temple. Tyson was the perfect age for it! We were there on "Pirate's Day!" Here is our first stop....

 

 

Yes, "milk" really squirted out from the cow.

 

 

 

 

 

Grampy was playing too....until Tyson decided he wanted the same instrument to play so Grampy had to share.

 

 

Tyson ran from one activity to the next!

 

 

 

 

Thinking of what next to do.

 

 

 

He loved playing with the parachute men. I don't think he really understood what he was doing since he couldn't see the kids in the tree throwing the men back down until he climbed up to do the same thing.

 

The climb was a bit tough...but he made it!

 

This lil' girl was sweet showing Tyson how to play.

 

You can tell, he loved throwing those parachutes down to the ground!

Our lil' Wyoming Cowboy!

 

 

The sword balloon that promptly popped after Tyson fell crossing the street. But it was okay because "Grammie, books don't pop!" The story behind why he came home with a book instead of a balloon sword. :)

 

To help revitalize downtown Ogden, there are horse statues everywhere. We had to get a picture of Jay and the early Presidents.

 

After a busy, full day of play...Tyson finally fell asleep. Too bad we didn't have the bungee cord to hold his poor head up!

 

We love you Tyson! You were so fun to play with on Labor Day!