Hiking & no more braces

    We've had a great week. Greg and I got to go on a couple different hikes/adventures. McClane got his braces off and set a record beating his brothers by years on how short a time he had his braces on. And we're finally experiencing some really great summer weather.

A little air guitar while cleaning out the garage.

    Our friends took us to a nearby 'cool' spot that they've known about for years and wanted to share with us. It was definitely a hike and an adventure and super fun.

The treehouse.

The patio & treehouse and some of the best people we know.

Random tiny ducks were glued all over the patio and the views of the valley were amazing.

 There were a few snake sightings, thankfully nothing large but one was a baby rattler.

Some of the favorite finds on our adventure.

Pretty views.

    Monday McClane got his braces off. None of his older brothers ever got through their orthodontic experience before getting to Junior High so McClane definitely made it through his braces super fast. He was the most diligent rubber band wearer and is definitely being rewarded for his obedience to all the rules of wearing braces.

Before and after

At the orthodontist office McClane even got to be the very first person to sign their latest signature wall.

    Then Greg and I did a repeat of our hike from the 4th of July so we could take our other friend, Gina. It was just as pretty as last week and we even saw a long horned sheep on our way out of the canyon.

 

 

    And I also got photos from the 4th that I didn't have last week. 

This was with our neighbors Perry and Wendell.

    So many fun things. I sure love summer! This weekend Greg and I are headed to Ogden for an overnight getaway in honor of our 28 years of marriage, which should be fun.

    And in case your wondering, only 164 sleeps until Christmas.😀