Waterfalls in Utah

We got to see 4 waterfalls while in Utah. They have tons of falls but most are in the mountains so once it snows some of the roads to get to them are closed. So we will have to see more in a warmer month.

We did a short drive to Bridal Veil falls. It did say that the trail was closed starting November 1st. But the gate was open and there was no snow so we went anyways. Boy was it cold. (see picture above)

Then we drove a short distance to Battle Creek Falls where it was a short hike
and a lot warmer. There was a small fall at the bottom of the trail.


And a bigger fall at the top...



Later in the week we met the Darbous family and went on a short snowy hike to Donut Falls. Funny story... we were hiking and a few yards to the right in some trees is a big moose that was resting. I was ahead and saw it so I turned around and told the others. We considered turning around since moose can attack. Just then an older couple came hiking. We told them about the moose. They didn't care and kept going. We decided to see what happened and if they were safe we would be. Totally lame I know!!! So they walked by with no problem and we shortly followed (witIh Hayden freaking out). We did the same thing on the way back. Ha ha. Donut falls is pretty cool. When we went it was covered with snow. It is hard to see the falls in this picture but it was really nice.



I would like to go back and see it when there is no snow and looks likes this:


Here is a closer look at the donut:


I also got this great picture of Hayden. Love it!


We also saw this roadside fall on the way down the mountain. It was a fun day.



Here are the rest of the pics...

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had Thanksgiving while out west. Everyone was in charge of a dish. I made stuffing and mom's applesauce. The applesauce was a hit. I love that stuff. Mike was so happy to have a Thanksgiving meal with his family.

Amelia kept the tradition of getting your first tooth while in utah. Just like Hayden.

Hayden's Utah Birthday Party

Hayden was so excited to have a birthday party with his cousins. We had it at Seasaon's house. Hayden was in heaven playing in Nathan's room (which he made a huge mess of). It was a steeler theme since pittsburgh was playing baltimore.

We made italian pulled beef sandwiches. We also introduced everyone to buffalo chicken dip. Which was a hit. So was the swiss dip. Hayden got his "banilla" ice cream. He doesn't like cake. But I do, so we had cake too.

He loved his gifts and played with them the rest of the week at Nana's house.

Downtown SLC

One day on vacation we went downtown. We rode the train with Mike's dad (he takes it everyday to work). He was in his glory. He loves the train and talking about it. He loved sharing that with us. Mike downloaded an app for the phone that told him how fast we were going... he was even more excited.




We went to temple square. Funny story...Hayden told us he had to pee. I was taking a picture of Amelia (this awesome one I might add)


and asked Hayden to wait a minute. I turn around and he has his pants down and is about to pee right there. This is a nice pretty area with gardens, tourists, and church stuff. So we stopped him (while some guy was laughing at us) We took him inside to go but as I mentioned in a previous post he won't go in public restrooms. So the moment passed. We went up to the top of building to see the view. Up there Hayden said he had to go again. So I forced him to stand at the toilet. He screamed but I made him stay. Mike said everyone could hear him down the hall. Some old lady came in walked in a stall and walked out. I swear she was checking to see if I was beating him. Well he never went pee. But he didn't pee his pants either.

Here are some pics of the trip...(and see our previous post)