Mirror Lake

We finally made it camping this year. After a traumatic camping experience when Bridger was a few months old, I swore we would NEVER go again.  It was traumatic only for me, the boys had a ball.  But with baby Bridger, who didn't sleep for 2 days or nights (aside from 20 minute cat naps) and who rolled around in the dirt, eating every twig and rock in sight and licking the ground like it was ice cream, I could only take so much of the "great outdoors" before I wanted to fake my own death just to get out of there.  It has only taken me about 4 years to recuperate.  Not bad.  I figured we could try again now that Bridger is upright, walking and not snacking on dirt.

We decided to try out Mirror Lake in the Uinta mountain range in Utah. 

 Here's Hayden and Dad, setting up the tent. 

 Such concentration!

 We had barely set up the tent, when the boys all said they were just exhausted and needed a nap.  Huh?! I've never heard that phrase come out of their mouths before. But I surmised they wanted to try out their sleeping bags and sleeping quarters.

 Yup.  Everything seems to be in working order.  Good thing they checked. :)

 The lake was freezing, but that didn't stop them from hopping in. What's a little lower body numbness when you're having fun?

  

 Hey look!  It's Ranger Rick.  Good thing he was around to make sure we all stayed safe.

 Ooooh, a creature of some sort.  Turned out to be a leach.  Eww.

 Swimming in skivvies.  That's right. I'm THAT kind of mom. Don't be a hater.

A rare moment of brotherly love.

 Cutting some firewood.

 A bunch of goofballs...

 the goofiness continues...

 Enjoying a row on the lake.

 Gannon spotted a trout in the creek and Hayden jumped in, wrestled around for a bit and caught it with his BARE hands.  For reals, people.  I watched it all go down with my own eyes. Hayden's got cat-like reflexes that are a sight to behold.

 Smores!

 

Roasting the marshmellow to burned perfection.

Expertly blowing out the flames.

 

Reaping the rewards of a Smore well done.

 

 

 My motley crew.

 

Completely beat after the weekend.

Football

Hayden and Gannon played spring flag football.  They loved it, but I'm sad to say I didn't take any pictures of the games until Hayden's very last one.  I'm blaming my lack of picture taking on the weather.  It was horrid and freezing and 90% of the games were played in 40 degree weather.  My soul purpose at the games was to keep myself and Bridger warm enough to last through all four quarters.  We made it, but just barely. :)

Ahh, warm weather.  It was a treat to watch in short sleeves.

 Eying up the competition.

 He is completely focuses on that red flag.  Look at that face!

Triumph!  Way to concentrate, Hayds!