Fall Canyon Colors Trip

We thought it would be fun to take a trip up the canyon to see the fall colors (we were a little bit to late for the best stuff, but it was still fun) and decided to turn it into an activity for the kids. They were on a mission to collect fall leaves to make a craft when they got home (I think they forgot about the 'craft' part by the time all was done, but it was a great way to keep them entertained while we were up there)

First stop - Squaw Peak to see the valley

Shelly was 'looking pretty for the camera'.
I don't get it.

Climbing up some dead trees

Jason had tons of fun throwing rocks into the stream

Emily just had fun being held

Hi Cutie-Sue!

More rocks...

Um....

Hey Shells


Shelly trying to climb the tree. Jason wanted up too.

Emily wanted a turn in the tree

She was way too little to climb, but that didn't stop her from trying

This is a much better climbing tree.

Shelly's Prayer Tonight

Shelly's prayer: 'please help us to not get dirty so we don't get covered in cold water, and please help us to have a good time when we're having a bad time so we can be happy'

Shelly was playing in mud at the in-laws just before it was time to go home. I hosed her off. Her hands and feet were covered (caked an inch thick at least) and I didn't want her in the car that muddy. The hose water was the opposite of warm.

I laughed so hard at the first line that it took a good minute for her to get through the second which is probably why it doesn't really make sense...

Shelly Dancing?

After a fun day of playing outside (with a subsequent bath) Shelly was ready to show us some dance moves.

I think some variety wouldn't be out of line...
Ignore the lack of pants. The kids had had several baths/muddy experiences at the grandparents recently and all of their extra clothes were dirty, we did what we could

Tired Boys

I love watching boys sleep. I think it's so peaceful, and with boys very little of life is peaceful.

Like Father, Like Son...

Yep, they're gone.

This was hilarious! Grandma and I had gone out to run an errand, and when we came back we found ourselves unable to open the back door. So we ran around to the front and grabbed a camera.

He can sleep anywhere...

I'm almost jealous of the ability to sleep anywhere.
Almost.

More Water, In September...

It's a common summer theme here. Water - in many various forms.

At least they're occupied and having fun.


It keeps them out of our hair while we're working the harvest (see all the corn stalks in the background? It's a busy time of year)

I have no idea what's going on with Shelly's footwear. I often have no idea what's going on with the kids... Maybe I shouldn't admit that.

Even Emily is easily distracted by all things dirty

Look Mom! Clean hands!!
Well, it's a start at least...

Where's Jason? Has anyone seen him? I was sure he was around here somewhere...

Labor Day

The tradition for the last couple of decades with the Schofield's is to go camping as a family over Labor Day Weekend. Ever since I've been in the family they've been going to Tinney Flats up Spanish Fork Canyon. It's a great spot for camping. There's plenty of spots for the family, a creek near by that the kids can play in, up in the mountains, no reception, only about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes away from home... And tons of fun!

Emily in the morning. I can tell it's in the morning because she's still in a jacket. It's cold in the morning and warm in the afternoon.

Emily and Janie playing together. They're only about 2 months apart. I have a feeling they'll have lots of fun playing together in future years.

Ethan and Shelly playing on a group of logs crossing the river (it's really barely the size of a creek, but I go with the name that others told me)


Aunt JB is nice enough to take care of Shelly's hair.

I think she needs to go see Aunt JB again. I wonder if that's what she's thinking about...

Probably not. :)

It's rather hard to keep the kids clean when there's dirt everywhere. That's not to say that I take care to keep the kids clean on a regular basis, because let's face it - I don't.

Shelly in the morning waiting for the hot chocolate to be ready to drink.

Jason wandering around the campsite

What did he find?


Now he's just showing off

I don't really want the dirt, but thanks anyways

Isn't that the same pose?

Emily found some food, and apparently she's not too happy about it.


Putting out the fire as the final step in breaking camp.
Come on Emmie Sue - let's go!

His dad is so much fun to play with. I'm glad he encourages them to do that kind of stuff

I would drop the kid. I'm just not that strong or coordinated. I can catch smaller kids, but not when they get to that size

Dad, I'm waiting...

Ready, Jump!