Uintas

With all of the family, we planned a visit up to the Uintas to see Grandpa's calcite mine. We've been told it is a beautiful area that started with a small hole but it is much larger now that they have excavated portions of rock. To get to the mine, it requires some off road adventure up a dirt road. It started to rain right before we reached our destination and the dirt road we were driving on became muddy and slippery. It was too dangerous to continue and we didn't want to risk someone getting stuck.

On the way back, we stopped at a campsite to let the kids play and explore and to cook. A large portion of the group explored a mountain and hiked to the top. The kids had a small snowball fight.

We had some delicious dutch oven cooking by Melissa. It was chicken, potatoes, bell peppers, bacon, and cheese and a peach cobbler.

The drive was beautiful. The mountain slopes were covered with varieties of pine trees and aspen. It was peaceful. From our off roading adventure, we woke up to a flat tire that prevented our attendance at the hot air balloons the next morning. Thanks to Andrea and Allison who brought Allan, Nathan, and Emily. And thanks also to Charlie who helped Jacob change our flat tire to a spare. From that experience, Jacob gave an older brother approval of Bonnie's boyfriend.