Summer Family Fun

Summer is wrapping up (Todd goes back to school on Monday), and we're so sad to see it end. It has been a memorable summer with Todd & I both home with Samuel. Besides coaching XC every morning, we've had rest of the day to relax, explore, and play together. 

Todd completed his Masters Degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration earlier this summer! He's had a lot on his plate these past few years while working on this degree, so it's such a relief for him to be done. Congrats, Todd!

Samuel is 13 months now and is such a happy, easy going little boy. He loves to walk, kick balls, climb on furniture, and read books. He is independent & oh so curious.

Since I haven't written an update on this blog in several months, there's a lot to share. 

Sam loved going to all the high school track meets

The boys team won the 4x400 meter relay in closest finish I've ever seen

The boys team took 2nd place at state!

First race since Sam was born. New PR and an overall victory!

Sam enjoyed wearing my medal :)

Sam & Todd visited Nonnie & Papa in Minnesota

Hiking in Adam's Canyon

Hogle Zoo

Pool fun with Lucy

Silver Lake trail in Deer Valley

Riding the chairlift

1st time camping!

We spent the first couple weeks of July on a road trip! We visited Glacier National Park, and then continued north into Alberta & British Columbia. We went to 5 national parks in Canada. We had so much fun and saw so many beautiful lakes, waterfalls, mountains, and more. Sam is a great travel companion!

Lake McDonald - Glacier NP

Avalanche Lake - Glacier NP

Hike to Hidden Lake - Glacier NP

Virginia Falls - Glacier NP

Waterton Lakes NP - Alberta

Canmore, Alberta

Johnston Canyon - Banff NP

Grassi Lakes - Canmore, Alberta

Lake Louise - yes, it is shockingly blue!

Moraine Lake - Banff NP

Medicine Lake - Jasper NP

Moraine Lake - Jasper NP

Angel Glacier - Jasper NP

Peyto Lake

Bow Lake

Emerald Lake - Yoho NP

Takkakaw Falls - Yoho NP

When we got back to SLC, Todd's family came to visit! We were glad to have family in town for Sam's birthday party. We went up into the mountains a few times to hike and escape the valley heat.

Hiking to Willow Lake

Sam desperately wanted to go swimming with the ducks

Sam and Lucy's birthday party

Mom came to visit for a long weekend! We went to East Canyon Reservoir, which was really beautiful! We also drove up to the Uintas, went to the zoo, and the downtown farmer's market.