This weekend we went on a fun hike with some friends. It was a beautiful evening and felt so good to be up in the mountains instead of the 105 degree city! We went to Cecret Lake up at Alta in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Alta is one of our favorite ski resorts so it’s kind of strange to see it without snow…
Warning: Lots of pictures!! You can click on them to enlarge.
Brandon rock climbed (with the help of Wes) with his friend Jake (the 3 1/2 year old rock climbing pro!) and really liked it. Little nervous at first but then he wanted to do it again….and again….
Annie loves to collect rocks for some reason. Hmmmmm, so did I when I was a kid…..
Brandon and Jake had a blast running on the trail.
Cecret Lake–(when Annie finally stopped whining) Relaxing with a cold beverage!
Attemps at a family picture–it’s like pulling teeth to get the kids to cooperate. Especially Annie. Thanks for trying, Ash!
Brandon was covered with a layer of dirt and sweat. Is he a boy or what?!??
Brandon was covered with a layer of dirt and sweat. Is he a boy or what?!??
We were able to see about 4 moose! One of the highlights of the hike. On the way down we were SO CLOSE to this huge moose. It was amazing! The kids were all standing there trying to make moose noises. I was a little worried it would charge us….and it was blocking the trail so we had to take a different route. Quite a view. I didn’t use my zoom lens, so the moose was really this close to us.
Little friends, Brielle and Annie, with their bags of snacks, of course.
Little friends, Brielle and Annie, with their bags of snacks, of course.
I hope we can do that one again soon. Such a pretty setting!! On the way home we all tried to do our best moose noises (I think mine was the best–ha ha) and threw two dirty little kids into the shower ASAP.
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awesome pictures!! Looks like it was fun!! man talk about scenery!!
Wonderful photos!
Awesome photos. I can’t believe how close to that moose you were. I would have been “real skert, baby!”
Looks like a fun evening.
What a beautiful hike! Glad you got escape the heat and enjoy those wonderful wasatch mountains!
Okay. Mostly, I am just jealous. I feel like such a dud on a log when I read your posts. Who goes on as many outings as you? Then I have to see you doing the “family-ride-the-bike” thing. You amaze me. You know sometimes when you see a commercial with adults, BBQs, the sunset and tiki torches and you wonder…when will that be me again? Freedom? That is how I felt when I saw you in the mountains with the sunset and the lake…with that setting who needs tiki torches? I am just saying, that looks like fun. I too hope to go again someday. SMILE!
WOW!!! Your photos are stunning! Looks like a wonderful outing!!
Oh Man… This post makes me miss Utah SOOOO bad! I love going up to the mountains. Cute pictures and cute kiddos.
I love Cecret Lake. I used to hike up there all the time back in my single days. Your pictures are fantastic! I love the moose sightings. We saw one the last time we were hiking around at Alta. Waaay cool!
Love the pictures!!! (As usual) :o) I can’t believe that you were that close to a moose!!! Looks like you all had a great time!
I love living stories through pictures! Utah has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth, hands down! You captured it beautifully.
SO FUN!!!! And of course AMAZING pictures you talented girl you!!