American Fork Canyon

After spending all of Saturday doing yard work and building a new gate for our side yard we decided to go for a ride. We went to American Fork Canyon after 7pm, knowing we had just a couple hours of sunlight left for the day. We hitched up the four wheelers and took off. What a beautiful day it had been and the evening was just as great.
These pictures are about 5 miles above Tibblefork Reservoir in American Fork Canyon. The ride was beautiful. The road was narrow, but worth the trip. Nathan and Kevin were on one 4-wheeler and Kyle and I on the other. Kyle was a bit nervous because the road was very narrow in many places. The truth is, I've taken this road before with Nathan and the kids in our old truck. I hated it. It was much nicer on the 4-wheelers. I can't wait to go again.

There use to be a town up here in the good ole days. They did a lot of mining. I can't believe people lived here, so high in the mountains.

It sure is beautiful. One day we will return. Bring a picnic and explore more.

Just for Fun

We have so much fun with friends and family in the mountains. This was our first neighborhood camping trip for 2009. We had a great time in Manti Community Campground. We had seven families join together and enjoy the great outdoors.

We took the four-wheelers and had a great ride up the dirt roads. The view was green and beautiful.

Yes, there were bugs. Kevin was trying to keep off the misquitos. He thought he looked hot. :)

These are good kids. I am so grateful my boys have great friends.

Camping with the Hursts is a tradition. Amberly hadn't arrived yet, but Jeffery, Janna, Cammie, RaeRae, and Kevin were setting up their trailer.

Never Go Hungry

Kyle couldn't be found. Oh....he must be at the lake. He and the other boys were catching fish left and right. Kyle cooked his for Friday night dinner.

Can't get enough Dutch Oven. I made 36 rolls. I didn't plan very well. I should have brought more "frozen" dough. I think there were 38 people at our campground.

Cooking in the trailer worked out great. Kyle even got me to cook him a pizza before we left for home Saturday afternoon.

If you starve at our party it's your own fault.

Manti Community Campground

We had a wonderful time in the mountains. We took our trailer and four-wheelers and spent two nights in Manti Canyon.

The first night we went to the Manti Miracle Pageant on the hill of the Manti temple. It was wonderful and yes, cold. It started at 9:30 so we were all snuggled in our blankets and coats.

My Garden

Beautiful Day!

Today was a beautiful day. I love working outside. Nathan went to get wood chips to put around the playhouse and trees. Nathan has made me some grow boxes in the garden. I tried to get the irrigation water ready in the garden. We need more attachments and sprinklers. We even used the 4wheeler winch to pull out an old sticker bush that I didn't want anymore. It will be exciting when the garden plants start getting bigger.

We have planted tomatoes, chives, onions, peppers, squash, cucumbers, strawberries, lettuce, corn, pumpkins and even sunflowers.
Hopefully the raspberries will do better this year. I've really cleaned them out and babied them. We'll see what summer brings.

See...I've really got to get the sprinkler system set up. That will happen next week.

Our yard is getting greener. I've already picked some rhubarb and made a crisp. I love summer. Not the 100 degree stuff, but the part about being outside and enjoying the yard. That's what I like.

Handcart Rides

June 5, 2009

Boys Just Like To Have Fun!

Nathan brought home handcarts to advertise for the Stake Trek. The boys have had more fun with them. This afternoon they hooked up their bikes and went for a ride. They gave the neighborhood kids a ride too.

Matt, Justin, and Kevin are easily entertained.

Love my kids!

The Criman Kids

June1, 2009

Children are a blessing from heaven. I have three of my own. I love them very much. We are growing together. But they are growing too fast.

Love you....Kristen (19), Kevin (15), Kyle (12).

Buying a new fifth wheel

June 5, 2009

Nathan and I have spent a lot of time looking for a new trailer. It has been a hard decision because there is soo much out there. We have been from South Utah County to Salt Lake City. We've finally found one that we think will be great for our family. We are very ready to go camping. It will be fun to get up to the mountains.

Thanksgiving Point

May 30, 2009

I took the kids to Thanksgiving Point. We stopped by the animal farm and then drove to the gardens to buy tulips. The farm was very impressive. We saw sheep, cows. llamas, Clydesdale's, horses, ......We even saw a four day old colt and a five day old miniature pony. Part of the admission was a wagon ride so of course we had to go. It was fun to do something silly and then go get tulips for next fall.

Little America

May 29, 2009

For Christmas we were given a gift certificate to Little America in SLC. Nathan and I took the kids and had a wonderful time. We ate, went swimming, and just had a chance to relax. It was so beautiful there and our room was on the 8th floor. It was a beautiful view of the north side of SLC. Nathan and the boys found the white robes. We are grateful we got to go. It's always fun to get away and then have chocolates on your pillow.

Kevin's "Eagle Project" was to paint and re-roof a 12'x24'storage shed at Mountain View High School. There were thirteen boys and leaders who helped with the project. Because of the support of the leaders and Kevin's peers they were able to complete the painting and re-roofing. This shed contains several large props used in the MVHS drams plays. By making this shed nicer the props will be able to be saved and reused in future plays.