Camping trip to the cabin and vistors from South Carolina

This week were able to make a trip to the cabin, which is just on the other side of Butterfield Canyon, also known as Middle Canyon. Originally the group that had planned to go was myself and Scott, as well as his parents Dave and Wendy and Scott's sister Kellie and her boyfriend Josh. Due to a unfortunate injury, Dave and Wendy were not able to go for the whole weekend, but were able to join just for dinner. Kellie, Josh, Scott and I were still able to keep our plans and stay a few nights. Josh and Kellie went up Friday night, and we later joined them Saturday morning. We didn't do much but hang out around the fire and play with the dogs, but sometimes is just so nice to get out of the city with no service on the cell phones and just do nothing but relax. Manny and Presley had a blast! Josh was able to take Diesel his Husky puppy as well, and they all played together all day long. We could barely get Manny to stop playing fetch. He kept going and going and just wouldn't let up. They were even able to take a small hike up to the old little mine, just a little ways up the mountain behind the cabin. This morning we returned home rested and a little pooped but it was a very nice trip. Manny and Presley both played so much they can barely stay awake, they have both been sleeping since we got back home.
My Aunt Lori and Uncle Jeff and their many kids were able to make it to Salt Lake from South Carolina this weekend. They arrive earlier this week and will be returning Thursday. They were able to see the Pioneer Parade for the 24th and hang out with the family, then today we were all able to make it to Temple Square to take a stroll and see a list of all the different historical buildings and sites. We were able to see the statue of Christ and go through small self guided tour they have there, then we walked through the square and all through the fountains and the Reflection pool. We then walked over to Church history museum just West of the Temple grounds. We went through that building as well, then to the Children's exhibit. They dressed up and played games and even learned a little about the olden days and church history. All in all it was a good weekend and good to see relatives we don't get to see often. Pics of the Lori and Jeff to the right, it's not the best pic.

Hike to Dog Lake

Today we were able to take trip up Mill Creek canyon to take Manny to Dog Lake. He definitely loves the water and totally is a water dog. Above, is a video we took of him playing fetch with Scott and jumping into the lake.

The hike was about 5 miles round trip, but Manny was a trooper carrying his little back pack as well. It was a littler harder than i thought it was going to be but definitely a good workout. My father in-law Dave, Scott and his good friend Bradon, and also Josh, who is Scott's sisters boyfriend all went. There were not very many dogs there when we first got to the lake, but by the time we left there were about 20-25 dogs there.

Unfortunately Presley wasn't able to go yet, she is still a little small, but hopefully in a month or so, we can make another trip and take her with us. she is definitely growing fast so she should be able to make it next time.

Trips to Vegas

This past month Scott and I were both able to take trips to Las Vegas. He and the guys in his family wanted to go see the UFC fights. Luckily we were able to get them all VIP tickets, thanks to the help of his cousin John and His best friend. They were able to get 10th row and VIP treatment, and Scott was even able to meet and take a picture with one of his favorite fighters John Fitch. We knew how much the fun the guys would have on there trip, and my mother in law Wendy and Scott's grandmother Beverly, decided that the girls should have a weekend to spend in Vegas as well. Because Beverly really wanted to see Bette Midler, they decided that would be the best show to see. We weren't able to meet Bette Midler, but we had a blast at the show and a relaxing day at the pool. We worked on our tan, won some and lost some, but all together was a fantastic trip!