Yesterday we had a lovely time up American Fork canyon - it was breathtakingly green and flourishing with water this year. I loved it! We took Bear with us who got to chase chipmunks and was introduced to the nearby stream. For being part retriever he really does not like water!We went for a ride through the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway to visit my sister and her husband in their canyon house in Provo. We ended up staying for a BBQ with steak, chicken, burgers and corn in the husk cobs! Was very good! The hummingbirds just buzzed all around us as if we weren't even there. She brought her pet lizard, Anubis (I think that is how it is spelled), Savannah finally got enough courage to pet him this year. Bear had a lot of fun playing with Rosta their large black poodle. Although it was unplanned this way, it was really good to get together. Seems like our family doesn't do this much anymore.
We headed back to mom's campsite and roasted some marshmallows for s'mores, put out the fire and said our goodbyes for the drive home. We were able to see the fireworks go off at Thanksgiving point while driving on the way home and lit a few for Savannah before she totally zonked out. She was so tired she didn't get past getting her pj's on to get ready for bed. She was so asleep that I had to dress her.
Being out in that air and the sounds of the bugs and birds and water and trees makes me really wish I had planned a camping trip our self! I just love the 4th of July. There is no better excuse to get out and just enjoy being together and appreciating our freedom.
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