August 2009 in review

August 2009

The Fords were busy getting packed for their trip back to the Congo in August but we still had some fun family time. As you can see from his photo, Soren was excited to race his sailboat in the Cub Scout Regatta. Actually, he and Charles had a good time making the boat and it did very well. Excuse being partial, but it was by far the best looking boat of about a zillion little sailing vessels. We made a trip to So. Jordan to be with the Stephensons before the final Ford pack off. We went to the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon and took the hike to Cecret Lake. The flowers were outstanding! We had to have hit it at their peak. Yes, more photos for my hard drive. I was very impressed with the little people on the 1.5 mile round trip hike. It gains quite a bit of altitude and they did very well. Megan got carried most of the way but that was OK. I also appreciated the relaxing feel of the lake.
Louise, Megan, and Claire on the Cecret Lake trail.

We went from the mountains to Jeff's parents pool. It was "fun for some" with splashing and the other antics that go on open time pool play. Louise thought that the water squirters would be a nice little play thing instead of the deadly devices that wrecked havoc at every squirt! Faces, of course, were forbundt targets but some got it anyway. It got really entertaining when Jeff and his co-conspiritor brother aimed them at LaKay (tired from her work) -- "don't you dare SQUIRT" ---- . Wet attire resulted and LaKay retired from the pool area for a while. The big boys didn't miss a beat by then turning them again on Louise, Kristen, and anyone else on the poolside. Actually, it was a nice time and we very much appreciated being able to play in the water.

The water has been high on the streams due to plentiful snow earlier this year. The Left Hand Fork of the Blacksmith is down so Charles loaded up Soren and Anders (new fly rod for him) and we headed up for a good time. As always, we had a good time. Charles did a nice time of introducing the boys to the fine art of fly casting and they did quite well. I took Soren and Charles was with Anders. Both boys caught fish so it was extra special. Charles mentioned something like "Steve and I would have stayed until dark" but the three of us prevailed for an earlier exit. To be continued next year.