Goodbye Utah - Hello Brazil

 Here are a few of the last pictures we have of Colton in Utah.  I love this family shot and here is the one that Brett took right before he went through security - headed to the MTC in Brazil

I was lucky enough to stumble across these photos of Colton on the mission Facebook page!  We have been able to chat with him a few times and he seems to be doing well! He looks like a real missionary-

Colton's Temple Visit

 During the weekend that Colton hiked the Subway, with so many family members together, he went through the St. George Temple for the first time. He is so lucky to have so many family members supporting him!

Zion's The Subway

Brett and Colton trained for months to be able to keep up with the Dan Myers family on their annual Subway hike.  It is a pretty grueling trail hike and goes from sun up to sundown.  They had a great time with Both Eric and Katie's family. 
Here's a shot of the group just getting started

 A ways down the trail

 Down in the Subway

 Headed along their journey

 Although they both had a great time and learned alot about hiking and canyoneering, I don't think either of them feel the need to hike the Subway again any time soon!

Summer Fun

Summer 2019 - This was the last summer that Colton would be with us before leaving on his mission for 2 years. We tried to do lots of fun things and make lots of memories together!

We took advantage of the Frontrunner train and went up to Ogden to see Phantogram - a family favorite.  We all had a fun, but I think that the loud music and strobe lights did not sit well with Alex. Although he really enjoys music - he doesn't love the concert experience as much as the rest of us do!  It was a fun time!

Every year we try to participate in at least one 5K.  This year McKaleigh, Colton, Brett and I did the Bubble Run.  Alex was out due to a soccer game, but we had alot of fun running through all of the bubbles.  However, it's not super fun to run in wet soggy shoes, so I think we'll take the Color Run over the Bubble Run!

 Going up to Soldier Hollow and Park City for the SheepDog competition every year has kind of become a fun tradition.  We spent time together this weekend eating fun food, golfing, and having fun as a family.