Hike to Eagle Peak

Eagle Peak looks right over the Air Force Academy. Its elevation is about 9400 feet. We met some good friends of ours from our Academy days a few years back and took the kids up to the top.

The hike took roughly 2 hours or so to the top. Here's Grace, Emily, Elijah Van Wagoneer and Joseph and Hyrum up the top.

The descent was fairly steep with lots of loose rocks but the kids did well and had a great time.

Joseph, Steve and Hyrum on the peak.

Hyrum, Joe, Emily and Grace at the end of the climb.

Lexi's in Kindergarten!

Joseph, Lexi and Hyrum taking the 1st of many walks for Lexi.

Hyrum, Lexi and Joseph in front of Peakview Elementary.

Lexi in line where the kindergartners meet. We can't believe Lexi is such a big girl now. It was quite an emotional day to send our girl off to start school. She is such a fun, tender-hearted sweet girl and we love her very much! She was really excited for school.

Fun with cousins and grandparents

My mom would kill me for putting this photo in, but since she doesn't have a computer I want to have a picture of all our kids' grandparents in here. This was a photo that Lexi took that Grandma Blanchard pulled a funny face for.

This is Steve with Lexi and Steve's brother Kevin with his daughter Breanna. The girls are about 5 months apart in age.

Joseph, Eliza, Lexi and Hyrum with Grandpa Blanchard and his wife Grandma Lois.

Okay, what's fair is fair. This is Angie's mom, Grammee Myers after her makeover courtesy of the kids' cousin Calli. Deedee does have a computer and I'm sure we'll hear great things about this photo.

This is Hyrum and his cousin Zach after making one of their trademark creations. This is a cart used to transport groceries, toys, etc.

Larry's (Steve's brother) boy Codie (in front), Tim's (Steve's brother) boy Alex behind and Joe and Hyrum.

Larry's daughter Bailey, Tim's daughter Avery, Eric's daughters Kaitlyn and Mataya around Alexis. The kids love being with all of their cousins!