Fouth of July: Sheep Creek Lake and Flaming Gorge

Our first camping trip this year was supposed to be Jackson Hole, but the river is running way too high and not enough people to fill the boat, so we decided to go to the Uinta's instead. It was fun and the girls certainly had a blast between four-wheeling and boating, not to mention being up in the mountains with both Grandpa's at the same time.

The girls were able to play with sticks, explore, and play to their little hearts desire! They went tubing while down at Flaming Gorge and I got to hit the water again on my water ski! It was a glorious day, but I was very sore afterwards. I nearly forget the arm strength necessary for such a sport. I couldn't lift my kids up the next day and it was painful to even change a diaper! Needless to say, it was all worth it though.

A picture or two of Sheep Creek Lake as we waited patiently for our dinner to cook.

Papa and Reagan

Another pretty picture of Sheep Creek Lake

Views from Sheep Creek Dam

Cute little RayRay

Scott, Papa, Savannah, and Reagan

Bryce and Saige

Me and Saige

Bryce and Savannah, Scott and Saige

On Sunday, we took a nice little leisurely hike up to Tamarack Lake. We began outlr journey at Mirror Lake. The hike was so wet that we were crossing very cold runnoff. I forgot to pack my hiking shoes, but apparently I was the smart one and brought my water shoes/hikers. It was a good thing because everyone else's shoes were sopping wet. However, I think from my ankle down to my toes were comletely numb. It was a good thing that didn't last the entire day.

Bryce and Reagan on our way to Tamarack Lake

Panka, Saige, and Savannah

Saige, exhausted and making herself at home...but we are only half way there!

Tamarack Lake

Uncle Scotty and Savy

The hike was about 2.5 miles round trip. The girls did remarkably well. I only had to carry Reagan the entire way back, but it was still fun. She was so onery that she didn't want anyone else to carry her and of course, we forgot out kid back carriers. So naturally, I carried her in the front and got a very nice butt workout from carrying her down hill. And she fell asleep.

Crossing the swollen streams, this picture doesn't do justice.

Panka, Savy, Bryce, and Saige

We pretty much just went down to the lake every day. Were able to fish with Uncle Scott, Panka, and Bryce while I read a book and held Reagan. Reagan wasn't so much a fan of the boat, but the little darl'n needs to fet used to it as we will be in the boat market again in about 2 years from now!!

Having lunch on the beach and watching our entertainment.

Saige and Savannah dancing

BFF's

Reagan enjoying her beach time

Ha hahah ha, this cracks me up. Saige has issues with going potty in "noisy" toilets. But she also wont go in the 5th Wheel either. So I have to cart around this porta-potty. When she would have to go, she didn't care who, what, or when...she would just pull her britches down and go. But the funniest part is that she is just like her daddy and take her sweet old time!

Saige presented me with some flowers! Awe...so sweet!

The rigs and heading home.

All in all, it was a very nice trip and I believe everyone enjoyed themselves.