Donut Falls

With so much family in town for Labor Day, we thought it would be fun to do a little family hike. We headed to Donut Falls up Big Cottonwood Canyon. It was a perfect hike for everyone. Not to long. Not to steep. Very beautiful. 

Even thought we got off to a rough start (driving, parking, pottying), I think everyone ended up having a wonderful day. It was great being together in the mountains. Everyone made it to the bottom of the falls, and Derek, Johnny, Rob and Abby even climbed to the very top where the water goes through the 'donut' hole in the rocks. 

My dad was a happy hiker with his ipod and my mom made sure Evan stayed out of the sun and was nice and full.

Melissa and Rob braved the mountain with their 3 little kids. Jude did get a little tired, but my dad was there to give him a little ride. Derek's brother Johnny and his wife Sierra have lived in Utah for about 2 months and this was their first time up the canyon. Hopefully not their last.

Abby and Sydney were in heaven with so many grandparents around. And we all loved getting to know David, Derek's mom's fiance, better. 

I'm so glad everyone came along on our little adventure. I don't think we had too many blisters, scraped knees or sunburned noses. We did loose Abby for about 15 minutes, but that's pretty standard for us. 

We're already looking for the perfect hike for next time.

 

Comments

[Renee]

Such cute pictures! The family picture on Evan's blessing day turned our darling! Looks like you had fun hiking...I laughed when you said that you lost Abby.

[Mary]

Another cool hike our family needs to check out!

[Melissa]

My mom is going to kill you!

{Okay, maybe KILL was a strong word - I mean, you have given her three adorable grandkids, but still....there WILL be bitterness!}

[Melissa]

Okay, okay. I suppose I should clarify. I was referring to the picture you posted of her. She'll LOVE the fact that you caught her eating and making an awkward face. Not to mention the "caught by paparazzi" wave!