We took a little trip to Payson to visit Justin's family.
Started out with some really good hamburgers at Nifty 50's Diner in Pine.
Then swam, cliff jumped, and rope swinged in some dirty river water.
We fulfilled Justin's summer dream of camping on the rim.
Literally looked for 2 hours for the perfect site.
Minutes after finding it, it started pouring.
Got an hour break to get the tent set up.
Justin was in Heaven with the rain.
I appreciate rain more if I'm not camping.
The kids were happy playing in the tent.
But not so happy about the super loud thunder and nonstop rain through the night.
Rain free and visited by an elk the next morning.
The chipmunks were obviously comfortable around people.
Spent the morning fishing.
The only thing caught was this crawfish.
Did the vista trail on the rim.
Justin scared me.
Planned on stopping at the hatchery on the way back to Justin's parent's house,
but when we passed Catch-A-Trout couldn't resist a guaranteed fish.
It took longer than it should have, but we got one.
It got grilled later that day, but only a few brave souls tasted it.
Saturday morning we went to a different lake on the rim with family.
Justin thought it'd be fun to boat everyone and everything across the lake.
We weren't there long, but long enough for Parker to catch a little fish.
Thunder and rain clouds started heading our way so we ferried everyone back and called it a day.
Got to my parent's house Sunday and Justin was surprised with some gifts
and a festive banner in honor of his college graduation.
(welding helmet to go with new welder)
Left the next day after getting my hair done and visiting with friends.
Every time we pass the dunes Drew wants to, "touch the desert."
He got his wish on the way home.
How can somewhere so cool be so hot?
We were happy to get here to 40 degrees cooler weather.
Good trip, but like always...good to be home.
We were happy to get here to 40 degrees cooler weather.
Good trip, but like always...good to be home.
