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On the 24^th of July, we made our annual trip down to Holden, UT (Julie’s Family is from there). We all look forward to the trip each year. It begins with a parade of about everyone in the town that starts at 9:00 am and Ends at 9:03 am. So if you are late you miss out on the candy which is thrown. We then have a huge feast of a breakfast in the church/town park or pavilion and then head over to Julie’s uncle Norman’s where we have a great family gathering. We climb ropes, eat ribs, visit shoot bows and arrows and ride horses! It is always so much fun. This year there are two baby horses so we couldn’t take the mothers out to far but we did have the kids ride them close by the babies. I forgot my real camera so I had to resort to my cell phone camera but at least you can see what was going on and we captured the memories.

Our Ward Pioneer Trek

Yes, we all survived our Wards Pioneer Trek. It was such a wonderful experience to go on. It was unique in the fact that whole families went, not just youth; which is a very rare occurrence. Nathan was in heaven the whole time. He loves hiking and camping and both of those activities where in rich supply. Julie is not a big camper but really enjoyed the experience. I didn’t think that Brennan was going to get his nap for three days, however the rhythm of being pushed in a handcart over rocks, sagebrush and holes seemed to do its trick to putting him to sleep each day around his nap. The first night was rough; Brennan woke up half a dozen times screaming uncontrollably and wanting his bear and blanket (which was outside the tent somewhere in the dark). The second night went a lot better, mainly because we had his bear and blanket and he was more worn out. We made a Blog site especially for the trek so people could enjoy pics and stories. Feel free to check it out as well. It is www.OrchardHillsWard.blogspot.com . I will post more detail later. I have to go put some band aids on some blisters J.

Our Ward Pioneer Trek

Yes, we all survived our Wards Pioneer Trek. It was such a wonderful experience to go on. It was unique in the fact that whole families went, not just youth; which is a very rare occurrence. Nathan was in heaven the whole time. He loves hiking and camping and both of those activities where in rich supply. Julie is not a big camper but really enjoyed the experience. I didn’t think that Brennan was going to get his nap for three days, however the rhythm of being pushed in a handcart over rocks, sagebrush and holes seemed to do its trick to putting him to sleep each day around his nap. The first night was rough; Brennan woke up half a dozen times screaming uncontrollably and wanting his bear and blanket (which was outside the tent somewhere in the dark). The second night went a lot better, mainly because we had his bear and blanket and he was more worn out. We made a Blog site especially for the trek so people could enjoy pics and stories. Feel free to check it out as well. It is www.OrchardHillsWard.blogspot.com . I will post more detail later. I have to go put some band aids on some blisters J.