Denver

So over the 24th of July weekend Steve and I went to Denver with my Dad - on the trip we did at least 7 Jeep trails, and rode two train rides.  It was a great trip below are many of the photos. 

The first Jeep trail that we went on Boreas Pass on our way to Denver

Rocky Mountain Diner for dinner the first night - Steve remembered it from a previous trip - and man it was good.

Georgetown Loop Railroad

Royal Gorge / Train Ride - we sprang for seats in the Dome cars... best way to train travel... much more comfortable than the open air cars of the Georgetown Loop

Phantom Canyon Jeep Trail

I know this one is a little hard to see but, seriously - "Tipsy's Liquor Store" - seems like an interesting choice of names.

We of course had to stop at the Moffat Tunnel.... especially after Steve spotted a train waiting to go through.

The top of Rollins Pass - probably the coolest Jeep trail we went up

Summer 2010

Here are a few updates from our Summer of 2010

Cute little Aurora is growing quickly she is 8 months old now.

We took my Dad to Eddie Money concert at Sandy Ampitheater for Fathers Day

Ron & Arva came to visit for Memorial Day

Taylorsville Dayzz! was fabulous as ever - great fireworks show

Steve and I attempted Elephant Rock twice 3.5 miles in 3.5 miles out... over the past four years we have attempted it 4 times.   Finally with Kim, Dave and Spencer we reached our goal in just over 3 hours round trip.   So glad that we finally made it - it was a beautiful hike.

Jeep

So about two months ago my dad bought a new Jeep Rubicon

Since then we have been on many trips with him

First there was the trip to Butterfield Canyon in June - it was still closed so we went over to Tooele and went up through  Ophir Canyon (where we forded a stream) and Mercur where we hiked up to and visited the Mercur Cemetary

Then went up the Tooele side of Butterfield it was a beautiful view and as you can see-- there was no reason for it to be closed on the Salt Lake Side - for snow - especially since the Salt Lake side is paved.

Then there was the trip up above the Bountiful B - again thinking we would go to Farmington Canyon this way - Nope still closed for Winter - again it didn't look like there was much snow

  so instead we took the other direction and followed a road that looked over into Morgan,

and then headed south towards Mueller Park - it didn't exit anywhere though so we turned around to head back down and encountered this beautiful sunset.

Last weekend, Sunday afternoon after a BBQ at my Dad's house we headed up to Guardsman's Pass - only one photo was taken, and while it looks like a beautiful day I must say 50 degrees, open top of a jeep and me in shorts and a t-shirt really don't mix.  Unfortunately there are no pictures of me wrapped in my blanket as we drove back down the canyon - I am sure it would have been a sight to see.

a-ha!

So, a couple weekends ago Steve and I flew to LA to see a-ha, on their "Final Fling" tour - we were lucky enough to see the last concert they say they will be playing in the United States.   I didn't know much by them, like most of the bands we go to see, but I have to say it was awesome.  We saw them at LA Live - near the Staples Center - it was an awesome venue, we had great seats and a great night. 

Since we were going to Southern California, and since Disney was doing the Give a Day Get a Day promotion, I was also able to convince Steve to go to Disneyland for a day while we were there.  It was a great day.  I was worried because of how much Steve professed to dislike Disneyland, but we really had a lot of fun.  It was a great weekend!

It even looks like he was having fun!

Cabin

So, we have a bit of catching up to do...

Two weekends ago, we went up to my Grandma's cabin with Steve's brother and sister-in-law as well as their family.  Steve's parents came up for one night and my Dad and Mark even joined us for a short visit.  A great time was had by all, we certainly appreciate the opportunity that my Grandma Johnson has given us over the years to make great memories at the cabin.

Can you believe that there was so much snow on May 1st?

Also, in April, our little nephew turned 7, we were luck enough to get to take him to the aquarium as well as to dinner at Tepanyahki.  It was a great evening. 

Who wouldn't want to ride a bullfrog?

Maryland

So, last Wednesday I flew to Dulles airport, and then drove into Walkersville, MD to see my friend Kathleen and her cute little family... we had a great week, and it was hard to say goodbye, but I am also glad to see Steve today when he surprised me by picking it up from the airport.

This picture was taken as I careened down a crazy slide in the middle of nowhere, that ripped my shirt and Kathleen's as we slid down it...
Kathleen & Tyson with their three little ones
Devon, Tyler and Katelyn - aren't the trees beautiful

Frederick Maryland - Canal

Cherry Blossoms in DC

Arts Week

So, the past week has been a week filled with the arts for Steve and I. First we started by seeing Legally Blonde the Broadway Musical - on Thursday. It was great, probably my favorite of the Broadway Across America Season so far - thanks Steve for such a great birthday gift.

Monday, we went with Steve's parents to see HMS Pinafore at Rogers Memorial Theatre, also a good show, and great company - thanks Dave and Margaret for taking us along this season.

And then, Tuesday night as I was trying to finalize all of my work prior to leaving for Maryland for a week, I heard that "Five for Fighting" was at The Depot - Steve and I love live music, and we love concerts at The Depot, because of how intimate it is and how close you can get to the music. So, when I heard they were playing I called Steve and said, hey if I can finish up here by 7:30 do you want to go? He being the great loving and supportive husband said of course and ran down to buy tickets. As you can see from the picture above we got very close to the music, and the concert was awesome. It was a great date night prior to my leaving.

All in all it was a great week, filled with fun & a variety of artistic talent.