We have been very busy over the last two weeks. We went climbing at Maple Canyon and I finally climbed my unicorn ( a 5.7) HOORAY! The first pictures are of us camping and lounging in the hammock that Lauren and Derrick got us for a wedding present. During the excursion Larry had a run in with some baked beans on his head as well as some nasty sap that gathered quite a bit of sticks and dirt. He needed a bath BIG time! The last pictures are of us in Zion National Park in southern Utah. I was invited on a scouting trip with the guys from Keith's work so I jumped at it......anxiously. We did two slot canyons and we dove and rappeled into some of the coldest water I have ever been in (even in a wet suit). That afternoon we went to check out another canyon that happened to be in Hildale, AZ...right in the heart of a polygimist community. WOW! It was shocking to see everything I had seen on the news in first person. We slowly crept down a winding dirt road, surrounded by huge houses. We soon came to a pond and low and behold about 20 kids were swimming in their full clothes. We continued to the trailhead to find a pick up truck of several boys form about 16 to 5 years old. As soon as we stopped they all immediately puffed up and we could feel the tension without getting out of the Expedition. We decided to turn around and as we were leaving about 5 trucks filled with kids and women met us on the deserted road we had entered. It was definitely a weird experience. We did miss the Yonder Mountain and Keller show at the Gallivan but it was worth it to get over some of my fears at the canyons. School time is approaching and Keith's week long trip is coming up soon ! I guess the care free part of the summer is over. Can't wait until our At home reception OCT. 18th
