Utah Adventures–Bingham Copper Mines

So once again, Sandy encouraged me to step outside of the box and do something that I never really considered doing.  This time it was taking a tour of the Bingham Copper Mines.  We were expecting something a little different, but it was still quite interesting to see.This tire is the size of the tires on the trucks that haul the stuff up and down the mine.  The driver of the truck sits 18 feet above the ground!

You can really see the detail behind Parker.  It is amazing how they have worked their way down into the earth.

No pictures of Braden, Sandy or I, but I was so grateful to have them both there.  Now Sandy is happy, she accomplished her wish of things to do in Utah and she did it all in one Summer!  Thanks for letting us tag along!

Utah Adventures–Timpanogos Caves

I have hiked to Timpanogos Caves several times before, but it has been a long time.  (Halle was just a baby the last time we went.)  Sandy had never been, so we loaded up the kids and headed up.  It is a long hike, but well worth it.  Our tour guide was awesome and the kids had a great time.

Proud Moms once again!  Thanks Sandy for encouraging me to make the effort!

UTAH Adventures– “Y” mountain

Sandy and I decided that it was time to accomplish some of those things that are here in Utah, but we never get around to doing.  Sandy calls them here bucketlist of Utah activities!  The first one to get done was hiking “Y” mountain.  It was a pretty steep hike, but the kids did great!You can see the Y above the kids head.

The view of one of our favorite places (Seven Peaks) was great!

Hikers are not supposed to get on the Y.  We are sitting at the very top it.

Proud Moms!  We were so happy to have made it.  The hike wasn’t the challenge as much as actually getting up and doing it!  Thanks Sandy for encouraging me to do something that I have always wanted to do but just never put a plan into action.