Binkies

I checked on Claire the other night and saw this. I just had to take a picture. It was kind of reminiscent of when she was really little--almost 2 years ago. I hope it makes you smile too!

Second Try

Today we made it to the top of the mountain. It was not as scary as it was the first time and Claire was definitely more relaxed. Most importantly, there was no snow at the top. We were able to look down into the Copper Mine. The pictures don't really do it justice. I don't know if you can see the trucks on the road inside the pit or not, but I know that they are gigantic. Jared's uncle used to drive one. He had his picture taken next to one and he was about as tall as the wheel. Crazy. Anyway, we had a fun time and it wasn't too hot.

Middle Canyon

A couple of weekends ago, we took a drive up Middle Canyon. It was so beautiful. When the weather is nicer, I think we will go back to camp there. At the top of the road, which is the top of the mountain, there is a place to stop overlooking Bingham Copper Mine. The road was winding and pretty steep. Claire started getting a little nervous. (Okay, I was too.) Unfortunately, when we were very close to the top, there was snow on the road and we could not go any farther. Jared took us back down the mountain a little ways to where there was a fork in the road. One road went back to Tooele and the other over into Herriman. We took the Herriman road. It was really nice and paved. While we were on that side of the mountain, we stopped by IKEA to look around. What an odd store! We got some wooden train tracks for Claire that are compatible with her Thomas toys and we also ate lunch there. It was fun! On our way home we took the freeway instead of going back over the mountain. I think we all really enjoyed that outing.

One Man Band

Here is our very own Northrop One Man Band. Claire is getting really good at entertaining not only herself, but us as well!

More Dressing Up

I can't believe that we are well into June. The weather is more like April. We have been in the 60s and 70s all month (and some 50s). There has been a lot of rain, too. Since we have been inside so much, Claire has been enjoying all of her stuff--namely her dress-ups. Here are some of her cute photos.