Progress Report

Well, it's our eleventh day in Utah. Unfortunately, we'll be hitting the road tomorrow. Before we leave, I thought I'd post a progress report.

hanging out with mom, grandma, and grandpa



























gallivanting in the desert

Didn't get as far out as I would have liked, but we had a nice evening walk with the dogs in the foothills above dad's grave.

hiking in the mountains (or even just staring at the mountains)

Did plenty of both! Warm up hike to Silver Lake...


And a more substantial hike to Lower and Upper Red Pine Lakes...


biking up the canyons

Check. I managed to make it up both Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons once. Alex did Little twice and also went up Guardsman's Pass at the top of Big. Show off. Mom met us at the top of Big for a picnic lunch with Abby.

running the Top of Utah half marathon

Thank god that's over with!

celebrating our 4th anniversary

Dinner at Rodizio Grill and a late movie. Sigh. I wish we lived closer to Grandma...

climbing

We only managed one short day, but it was better than nothing! I think we need to get Abby a helmet.



visiting the Tracy Aviary

Abby's favorites were the ducks and the cuckoos. I thought the 50 year old Andean Condor was pretty cool myself.



enjoying the dry, humidity free, air

Ah yes. It's a little thin, but so pleasant!

introducing Abby to all our favorite Utahns

With a few sad exceptions (Lindsey), we were able to at least hug most of our long lost Utah friends.

celebrating my 30th (EEK!) birthday

In progress...