4th of July Weekend Campout

Being a long weekend we planned a 4th of July weekend campout to our camping spot in Nevada. We enjoy being out there because there is very few people if any one ever out there, but lots of places to ride ATVs and fun things to see. We invited Dave's brother and sister-in-law, Scott & Lisa. They were with us on both of the past two weekend adventures. We also invited Dave's really good friend Glen and his wife Deanna. We had pretty nice weather during the day, and somehow we were lucky to just get in bed when the storms rolled in. I think it was just a good time for everyone with lots of adventures, and plenty of good food and fun!



The white rocks... okay so this picture was last time we went out there but we visited them again this trip twice. It is kind of like Moab, you drive on the rocks. It is just so weird because you wouldn't expect this road to end into this kind of rock and scenery.

The old Stateline Mine... everytime we head over on this road it always clouds up on us. This time the clouds moved in pretty fast. Look at the blue sky, it didn't last long but we didn't get wet.

The old Stateline Bar.

Just some pretty yellow catcus flower, catcus our pretty when they are in bloom.

Glen playing on the rocks in his Jeep. Deanna is standing on the rocks waiting for him to pick her up.

The hummingbirds in their nest. One of the birds flew, but the other one stayed in the nest and just let us take pictures. We got really close, but I am pretty sure it was protecting eggs!

On the way to camp Dave and I got to see this fellow, it was quite awesome to see him so close. He just stood their and stared as I took lots of pictures. I wish we had an elk tag for Nevada and could find him during the hunt... he would be a trophy!

Well that is weekend trip one.... see the post below for the prior weekend trip. We have just had so many fun adventures in the last couple of weeks. I love summer and being able to spend time outdoors!

Duck Creek Weekend

The weekend before the 4th of July we went to Duck Creek Village, and stayed at the place Dave and I met, Pinewoods Resort. We were invited to a graduation party and eagle scout award ceremony for the kids of our old manager. Their family is friends of ours since we all worked their together. We decided to take advantage of the invites and make a weekend of it. We got a room for a steal, and invited Dave's brother. Here are some pictures... Cedar Mountain is really pretty, but can get really busy! They have redone the ATV trail system up there. There is miles, and miles of nice trails that are well marked and mapped. Dave thought he knew all the trails, but not anymore because of all the changes... luckily his brother always comes prepared with maps. Strawberry Point - we looked for a couple of geocaches here, but never did find them. The view here is always fun anyway winter or summer!

Those cliffs in the distance is Zions National Park it is really cool that you can see this in a couple of different look out spots on Cedar Mountain.

Just a few of the classic southern utah views, red rock surrounded by pine trees. I just love the contrasts... I guess that is why the call Southern Utah color country!

Looking back at the trails and at a couple of our four wheelers.
Looking over a cave... we found this by accident trying to find our way back on some of the trails, but there are a lot of lava tubes on Cedar Mountain you can go inside. We went insided Mammoth Cave.

A quick self portrait resting on the four wheeler.

Scott and Lisa just waiting for the crowd to clear from the ice cave.

The ice cave... this place was crowded all weekend. We tried to visit it twice, but decided to just snap a quick picture and leave. However Dave and I were laughing at the tourists because none of them seem to know why it is called the Ice Cave and we heard some good stories that really made us laugh.

Aspen Mirror Lake - neither Dave or I had actually been here before this trip.

This was a fun trail that followed the stream... the bridge is just wide enough for four wheeler, and we were really glad we didn't have a side by side because they are not allowed on some the trails up there, this being one of them! That is Dave speeding ahead... I wanted to get a picture of him riding on the bridge but I was not quick enough.

Posing for a picture at one of the look out points we stopped at.

Here Fishy, Fishy!!

So here are the fish we caught. They were pretty nice, and they made a really good dinner! It was just really awesome, and we owe it all to this guy....

Thanks Kyle, it was awesome. If anyone needs a fishing guide here is your guy, oh and girls he makes some awesome jewelry from different stones. We hope to have many more fishing adventures with this guy.

Okay so we were out on the lake, and we looked up and saw these. I think it is some kind of sun dog thing, but it is really wierd. It was like a rainbow in a ring around the sun. My camera couldn't catch it all but you can hopefully get the idea.

Lady Ugly Stik

So we have started to go fishing with a friend in his boat. He suggested if we wanted our own poles to get Ugly Stik's, but I was teasing him that I wanted a pink one. Well here she is a Lady Ugly Stik... and yep its got pink on it!! Our friend hasn't seen my pole yet, but he doesn't believe it becuase he said Ugly Stik doesn't make such a thing. However he probably didn't know about the lady line because it is fairly new, but it also supports a good cause so you just can't go wrong. Well I am really excited to try it out, and hopefully it brings good luck. Next time we go out I will try to remember my camera so I can post some pictures.

Now we just have to get Dave an Ugly Stik. He told me he would just use one of our friends poles since he is the one that wants us to go fishing. Besides he has plenty of poles to share, but I think now he has seen my pole and reel combo he was pretty impressed for only $30. I asked Dave if he wanted one and his only response was not a pink one, so I think he now wants his own Ugly Stik but not a Lady Ugly Stik.

I am just really excited for our new found hobby. It is a lot of fun both the fishing and just being in the boat on the water, and fresh fish is yummy!

New Toys

Well this isn't a real good picture but those front two... the red and yellow one our the wheelers. Okay so we have had the red one for a few years, bought that one brand new a couple years ago. The one yellow one we just bought used from a friend, and it was a great deal and has really been taken care of.

Last weekend we bought a trailer so we can haul both of them. It should be a fun summer, at least we plan on putting them to good use after the purchase expense!

Cleopatra

What do you think, would I make a good Cleopatra? Okay so I know I am a really big dork! I was just seeing what my web cam on my new computer can do, and boy does it have some really funny features.

Finally an Update!!

Sorry it has been a while since I posted, but my computer was way slow and finally crashed. Well I finally got a new one, so hopefully you will see more posts... and I will get pictures loaded soon. Well here is just an update of what we have done in the past few months.
1) Camping (Jaime's Birthday weekend - first camping trip for the year) , Camping (Tax Holiday weekend - wow I survived another tax season), and more camping (Memorial Day weekend - a lot of friends, food, family, and fun)!
2) Easter dinner with Randy's other grandparents. We ate at the Red Dog Cafe in Dammeron Valley. Visited with owners who are relatives of my uncle in Orem... small world!
3) Breakfast at Denny's with my mom, dad, and sister Jill. Jill was moving home for the summer, so my parents came to help haul her stuff.
4) Birthday surprise party for Dave's brother, a little early because his sister and her family were up for the weekend from Henderson.
5) Acquired some new things: Laptop Computer (hopefully I will find time for more regular posts) and 2002 Bombardier ATV.
6) Went with some friends for a day of ATV riding, we got to try out our used, new to us wheeler. It is like a Cadillac compared to our Artic Cat, but now we have two!
Well that is the quick version of our busy life for the past few months!! I hope to be better and posting more regularly.