Guest Blog: Gloria Falls by the Dog Walker

 Ever since going to attend a Singles Ward for the LDS church, I've been trying to socialize and talk to girls by going to the FHE activities. For this activity, it was a short hike up the mountain to visit one of the most majestic waterfalls of Utah. It's been a long time since I ever been on a hike. I think the last time I've been on a hike was back when working on the Backpacking merit badge in Boy Scouts. It was a mile and a half up the steep rocky hill. When making it there, the waterfall was really beautiful, yet it was a little chill to be nearby when it's close to sunset. None of us knew why it was called Gloria Falls, but we were amazed by it. Have you ever been to Gloria Falls? If you haven't and are willing to go on a hike, you ought to see it. It's really beautiful.

Guest Blog: Unexpected Car Failure by Gamer

It's always fun to see husband and wife perspectives on the same event. Here is Gamer's story.

Unexpected car failure. Lead to being in Saint George another night. Bro in law's car broke down. Me and Bossy stayed behind to drive his car home today. Had some fun with the little ones at Pioneer Park while she worked at the hotel room. Will be heading home soon. Lots of fun and activities around town and at the hotel with the pool. 

It's funny, when I ask my sweetie to be in charge of pics, I get one or two. Gamer had 68!

These are my favorite!

He definitely has a mind of his own.

Guest Blog: Tuacahn by Bossy

Our annual trip to Tuacahn took an unexpected detour. We wanted to ride the train at the Thunder Junction Playground before leaving town in our caravan with my family. Taco rode down with Dog Walker in his car so we had more space. As we loaded up the group to ride the train, Dog Walker’s car wouldn’t start. They thought battery or security lock out. Gamer and I got it jumped and we decided the 10-minute freeway run to the park was the perfect litmus test for the vibe’s worthiness to journey back to SLC. 

Unfortunately, a car transport semi was on fire on the freeway and we were soon stuck in bumper to bumper traffic. By the time we got off the freeway Dog Walker lost power steering. He did not trust making it the 500 feet to our destination and pulled off and turned off the car. Which led to the car not able to turn over at all. 

Eventually, we got it towed to a shop. Rearranged things so Burrito, Taco and Dog Walker could ride home with grandma as they all have work tomorrow. And I have my work computer with me so Gamer and the littles and I are spending the night in St George to see if the car is fixable and then we will drive it home. 

Unplanned vacation. My parents have been at a travel tourney for over a week and are ready to be home. I am so grateful for flexibility and being able to make it work when things don’t go as planned.

Also the park was super amazing. And so is the hotel we have to crash at.

Happy 4th of July!!

We had an awesome 4th, not quite like days past, but great all the same. Scout took Curly to the airport early this morning for FCCLA Nationals in Orlando, so he had his own celebration.

Baby Doll wasn't feeling very well, so she slept most of the day. Scout is watching Crafty's pup here at the house while she is on vacation with B's family. Brisket is afraid of the fireworks and that has made things more difficult, but we are managing.

We planned an impromptu party this afternoon. My sweetie bought fireworks and I made brats and hotdogs, baked beans, corn on the cob, and melon.

Beauty and The Beast came over with their boys. Scout's friend, K and her fiancé joined as well. After dinner, we played Blank Slate until is was dark enough for fireworks.

 

Oh, and most importantly, Bossy announced her new little one due in December on Facebook, so I can share the exciting news with all of you!

Happy 4th of July!