SAN RAFAEL SWELL

We went down to Ferron for Memorial Weekend. Steve brought along the canoe and decided to let the twins come along with him. The water level of the river was not as high as he hoped and there was some concern that what should be about a 5 hour float would be slightly longer. But that was not going to stop this adventuresome trio. They hit the water about 9:00 am. I went back to mom and pop's and we packed up a picnic to bring back down to "the swell" to greet them once they were done.
As we made our way to the Swinging Bridge, we stopped at the Buckhorn Panel and appreciated some of the pictographs that had been left there by the indians. I have always been fascinated by these images and would love to know exactly what inspired them. These characters that have big hands and long bodies. You can make out animals, which assumed were deer and some things that look like snakes.


After leaving the panel we ended at the campgrounds near Swinging Bridge. It was there that we unloaded the ATV and Zack and Belle took turns driving it around the area. I began to watch the time anticipating Steve and the girl's arrival. Once it was well past the 5 hour mark, we decided to break into the picnic fixings and make sure we left some for the canoers. After lunch was through I decided to give the ATV a try. I have been a little skeptic to get on the thing. I have never driven a moped, motorcycle or any other motorized vehicle, so the thought of driving that "beast" was a little scary. Once I got on, I realized it was not a beast at ALL. I even got a kick out of doing it, which meant that now Zack and Belle had to take turns with me.
Steve and the girl finally made it to the bridge at 3:00 pm (2 hours later than anticipated). They had a wonderful time in spite of the water level, but were very glad to be done and ready for some lunch. Once bellies were filled, the girlies ventured to the other side of the river to explore. They climbed up the hills looking for pretty, gem-like rocks. Once they were tired of that they would go down to the river and wade in there. It was a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Golfing

The kids and I have been at my parent's house for the last few days.

Saturday the kids got to have some fun and went to the "DESERT WAVE POOL" in Price. The weather was perfect. It was warm, but partially cloudy. So Mom, Pop and I did not bake in the sun while the kids frolicked in the water.

Yesterday we went to church and then Katie spent the afternoon getting a sewing lesson from Grandma Sansevero. And when the lesson was all done, she had made a cute pillow.

Today was my day to have some fun. Mom, Pop and I got up and headed toMILLSITE GOLF COURSE . I have never golfed anywhere that didn't have cute buildings that you putt the ball into or windmill to have to maneuver around. So this was pretty exciting. Mom and Pop have been golfing for some years now and were pretty intimidating with their bag full of clubs. Pop bought me a pink driving glove. I think anything is fun if you can have pink accessories to go along with it. And then mom had pink balls for me to use too.

It took a while for me to get use to handling the golf clubs. Pop gave me some pointers, which I tried to implement. I just could not get all the rules I learned from this episode of I LOVE LUCY out of my head.

After a few holes mom entrusted me with the driving of the golf cart. There were not many other people out golfing, so I did not have to worry about accidentally running anyone over. It was a fun morning and a great way to spend some time with my folks.