The Great (Gross) Salt Lake

We took our first and probably our last trip out to the beaches of the Great Salt Lake. I have to say that it was an experience that only you can have. The pictures don't give it true justice, if you want to call it that. It was Tim's day off and we were driving in the area of the Great Salt Lake so we figured, sure lets stop and check it out. I was in Flip flops like usual so I thought I would just stay in the car while they walked out to the beach. I stayed there for a few minutes and thought what the heck I'm going. The first few steps should have been a sign for me not to continue, but I thought whatever we are doing something as a family so do it. As you can see I continued on. It was unforgettable and I did get some really cool and cute pictures.

We made it.....finally

A daddy and his little girl, how precious

Believe it or not all of the black spots are bugs.

We were all anxious to get back to the car and away from the bugs.


All of the bumps on the sand were dead birds. There was one area that you could look in both directions and just see a ton of dead birds. YUCK!

Here are some of the salt crystals that formed on the land. They were really crunchy when you stepped on them.

I can't believe how many bugs there were. It was totally gross, just watch the wave of bugs as Tim walks.

The Young Family Reunion

Every two years the David Young family gets together and has a reunion. This year we went to the Boy Scout Training center in Mill Creek Canyon. It was so beautiful up there and everyone had a great time. Just look at the view.

It was also Grandma and Grandpa Youngs 60th Wedding anniversay that weekend. They had a reception the night before. It was very nice.

The boys had a blast playing by the water. I was so worried that someone was going to fall in but they all surprised me and stayed dry. The weather was perfect.

Emma Hated It........................... Ashton didn't mind so much

Grandma Young makes and sells the most beautiful blankets. She made this one for Emma. It has 3 fairies on it and is all hand stiched. I had to take this opportunity to take a picture of Emma, her Great Grandma and this amazing blanket.

Update pictures

This was the baby Giraffe. It was very determined to get this branch that was hanging.

We saw this hat at the zoo and had to take a picture.

Emma's belly was so BIG I had to take a picture of it. WOW!!!!!