The Cabin

We were able to spend Easter weekend at the Cabin in Utah. We left beautiful 60 degree weather here in Colorado and drove for 8 hours into 30 degree weather and 2 feet of snow over the weekend. Its supposed to snow at a cabin so it was great. I loved going to bed and waking up to 6 more inches of snow every morning. It's Aaron's, Mom's Cabin and her father built it in the 70s. But it is full of all the conveniences that you would like. We were able to watch a little of Conference even. There was a couple from Africa that came for a night their names were Eastman and Moijama they had a 1 yr old boy called Sesay and he was adorable. Jared loved that they were from Africa and asked Eastman if he had ever seen spiders and snakes and lions and Hippos. Eastman told the boys about deadly snakes and the boys were super impressed.

Sesay in the window light.

The mountains are beautiful and I couldn't get over the beauty of the dark green evergreens contrasted with the brilliant white snow. Then the white bark of the aspen trees are beautiful. Aaron took me out on a mini date with my camera and I was able to get some wonderful pictures of the beautiful trees. I think I am in love with nature photography.

This one's my favorite.

It was the first time I had ever driven a snowmobile and I LOVED it. The boys had a great time. We pulled the boys around on a sled and a tube tied to the back of the snowmobile and the 4 wheeler. When they started turning blue we took them home to the cabin for cocoa and a movie. Then the adults played a little longer. I learned that you can get a type of sunburn from playing in the snow, my face was bright red. (sorry no pictures of that)

Dallin riding on the sled. Moijama & Eastman driving.

The token picture of the photographer. :o)

Have you ever seen a happier man?

We figured out pretty fast to ride backwards to avoid the snow pelting you in the face.

At one point Shane's hat was completely covered in snow, he had it pulled completely pulled over his face while riding the sled.

Jared, dreaming of the day he gets to drive. Only 6 short years to go. Scary.

Eastman with Shane on the Snowmobile.

When Shane wasn't on the sled he was on the back of the snowmobile.

Eastman & Moijama on the 4 wheeler.

So as I am making these really great meatballs for dinner the power goes out and stays out. So if we were going to eat dinner the only choice was to cook it the OLD fashion way. All I can say is I admire those women who did this all the time, and I am SO grateful for my modern stove and oven. :o)

Its a good thing the stove was large enough for the pans to sit on. :o)

It was a great trip and we hope to continue the tradition of going to the cabin often. Its a nice drive from here to there. And if any of you are interested in a weekend away just let us know, we will meet you at the cabin.

Love to you all!