Utah, Nevada, Arizona Trip

Lys and I just completed our western roundup by driving from California through Nevada to Utah, then down to Arizona, and then through Nevada back to California. We timed it right so that we say Amy and Cameron before they left for Kentucky and also while Lys's mom was in Salt Lake for a visit.

We spent 3 or 4 days in Salt Lake. We visited her family and also visited Jonny, Allison, Jeremiah, Amy, and Cameron on Pioneer Day. Jeremiah must be lifting weights - he's a solid guy.

We then drove down to Mesa to see Ginger's new home and spent a day or so there. Donovan is really energetic and their house is nice. Ginger has done a great job in making a comfortable home.

We then drove to Las Vegas where Chrissy and Corbett introduced us to the local Cheesecake Factory. Chrissy showed off all the skirts she has been making (and even a purse). They're doing well but it's a bit toasy there in Las Vegas.

It was a fun trip and we were glad to have been able to spend some time with so many family members.

Visiting Utah

Lys and I are currently staying in Salt Lake at her parent's house. Yesterday I visited Jonny and Amy in Provo. Today Lys and I are going back to Provo to have a picnic with Jonny's family and Amy and Cameron.

Monday morning we'll drive to Mesa to visit Ginger. Tuesday or Wednesday we'll visit Chrissy in Las Vegas.

Til next time.

Mid-week comments

Lys and I have been talking about doing a road trip this summer and we finally decided to go for it.

We'll be driving to Salt Lake on Wednesday and staying there through Sunday. Then we'll drive to Phoenex to see Ginger, then to Las Vegas to see Chrissy. Then back home.

I'll post something about the trip when we get back next Thursday.

Yosemite Trip (July 5 - 7)

Last week Lys and I spent two days in Yosemite.

We drove there on Monday, July 4, after our ward's 4th of July Celebration Breakfast. The drive to the Yosemite Valley floor took about 5 hours. On the way in we saw our first glimpses of El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls. We stayed in the Valley that night at Camp Curry in a little room we rented. (due to an error in our reservation we got a free upgrade :))

Tuesday morning took the shuttle bus to the trailhead of the Mist Trail. We made our way up the fairly strenuous trail to Vernal Falls, up those falls until we could see the Emerald Pool and Nevada Falls.

That afternoon we drove out of the valley up the south side mountains to Glacier Point which offers a great view of the Valley and of Half Dome. (see http://www.recordfamily.org/fileupload/uploads/lys_half_dome.jpg )

Tuesday night we drove about 25 miles south of the valley and stayed in the old Wawona Hotel - a resored hotel from the turn of the century.

Wednesday morning we went to the Mariposa Grove which has a bunch of old Sequoia trees and did a little hike there. We spent the rest of the afternoon making our way back to the Bay Area.

It was a nice little get away and it was fun to go on an adventure together!