We wanted to see a little snow

My man in black.


The other "little" man.


We wanted to see some snow, this stuff was wet, heavy and so much fun!


Learning to catch it on your tongue.


Turned into a blizzard.


Safe and warm at uncle Maynor's.


Can you believe it? He grew at least 24 inches.

Salt Lake City Library and Museum

Across from the library is Temple Square and the Temple. The gold angel, Moroni, is on top of one of the temple spires.


The welcome desk when you walk into the library.


Another genealogy painting as you walk upstairs.


Imagine row after row of books!


And then to find just the right one. Heaven!

Museum

Pioneer cabin.


Everything a woman could want on the frontier.


My first thought was that this was a Conestoga wagon but actually it is a farm wagon outfitted with a canvas cover used during the Westward Expansion.


Beautiful stain glass window.


Christ teaching the people.


Monet style painting of a pioneer farm in Utah.


Lehi's vision of the Tree of Life. (In real life, the painting is much, much wider)


Minerva Teichert painting

Textiles

Exquisite bead work by Native Americans


Pouch


Historical family quilt, each square was symbolic of a family event.


The centerpiece.


Unusual and beautiful quilt.


Close up of the design.


Log cabin quilt.


Quilt of labels.


Dress belonging to the Young family (I think).


Pioneer wedding dress.

Hiking into some color

First, we visited Cousin Carol


and her husband Dennis, who has a knack for putting babies to sleep.


I think I'm getting this waterfall thing down.


Handsome hiker


"I was feeling sorry for myself having only two Nikons, when I saw someone who had only one Canon."


It's so fun to take waterfall pictures using this method!


Wasn't sure how much color we would see, it was gorgeous.


Let's get on with the hike.


There's more color to see.


This is what Anna and dad did...


...and then some more.


Grandpa! You rescued me from the carrier, I'm your friend for life.


Headed back down the trail.


Meeting up with the cousins. Bregelle made chili for dinner and it was so good!


Then it was time to play Attack the Uncle.


Twistan was too manly to join the game.


Checking to see if Grandpa was okay after a big day in the mountains.

Grandchildren in Utah!

Anna's little Twistan. Look, matching outfits, how cute!


Eliora, Audrey and Sadie


The elusive Abbie (where is she hiding?) and Hannah, who loves her mom.


Becky's fall harvest.


And Becky's grape arbor. Beautiful!