A few missed Reunion Photos.

I found a few random photos from our Family Reunion the other week. 

My child's favorite part was not the bouncing or going down the slide, but going in and out of the exit.  Falling out was her favorite way to exit the bounce house. 

I realize there are a bunch of Aiko, but really, you need to look at the other kids' expressions. 

Like little cousin Corbin on the top left. 

Or little Nixon on the top left again.

Pure chaos. 

I'll admit, I feared for every child's life at some point.  

But in the end, no one was seriously damaged and it was quite hilarious to watch. 

A forgotten meadow. A Yankee Meadow.

I know we've mentioned it numerous times, but we really miss the red mountains.  While in Cedar, we decided to go for a Sunday drive up the canyon.  

Most of these shots were taken while driving...so they aren't super clear, but really, who couldn't love these colors?

The drive up to Yankee Meadow goes from desert, the pines, to red, to blue.  

The clouds were exceptionally lovely that day too. 

By the time we got to the Reservoir, it was COLD!  Like 50 degrees cold and we were not prepared for the wind and mud.  We literally got out, took a few photos and then ran back in.  There were some campers nearby who started playing the harmonica by the fire.  It would have been fun to sit and listen.  Nonetheless, it was totally worth the whole drive, even if we were there less than 5 minutes.  

Thought you would like my test shot. 

Frontier Homestead State Park

After our day in Holden, we decided to head down to Cedar City.  Tour of Utah was that weekend and so things were unusually busy!  We watched the bikers zoom by (unexpectantly) so I wasn't prepared with my camera.  Later on, we decided to head to Main Street to watch the finish only to miss them by seconds, so we flipped the car around and headed home.  I'm a little bummed.  

Next year. 

So, we decided to actually visit some of the local things I've never seen.  The husband has been to the Frontier Homestead many times, but I'd only driven by.  Some of his grandpa's artifacts are in the museum.

Only Cedar City would have a huge display of barb wire and then explain all the 150 uses for them. 

This is Derek's Grandpa's. 

See the Horseradish bottle next to the dark bottle?  It's a bad picture, but it had a slightly purple hue to it.  My grandpa used to work the railroads and picked up a bottle just like this and gave it to me.  See, I have this thing for colored glass, especially when it's lit. 

I also learned what makes an antique Ball jar or not.

Crazy toddler, can't ever get a picture of her being still anymore. 

The outside yard has tons to look at and do.  They have kids stations (which Aiko is too small for or care about.)  It was a beautiful day. 

"The Hunter House"

It used to be located by our first home we bought in Cedar City... then they moved it, across town.  It was quite a site to see. 

One of my favorite buildings was the Wool building.  It showed where they sheered, cleaned and bagged the wool.  I love wool.  The top right was all the natural dyes they used.

It just looks like an efficient building right?  Call me a nerd, but I love seeing productions and processes that are quick and efficient. 

Aiko thought she was quite funny going in and out of the Wagon. 

We'll be sure to come back!