Camping up Diamond

The past few years we have been going camping with my Grandma and Grandpa Roach up Diamond Fork campground. Yes, I will go camping (just not out in the middle of nowhere.) We had so so much fun this year. Even though it rained the second day, we all had a nice nap, it was a blast. On Monday, Amanda, Kira and Eric came up with Gma and Gpa. Amanda only came up for the day, but we were so excited to have them there with us. When Amanda and Kira had both left, Braiden came up to me and said, "Mom I miss Manda and Kira." He loved having cousins to take him on bike rides. Since we were there during the week, there was hardly any traffic. He was able to ride around the campground like a maniac. He went on multiple bike rides. It was so fun to watch him go, but I can't believe how old he is acting. He is growing up so so fast.

The first night we roasted marshmallows and had smores. The were delightful. Gavin even got in on the fun. We taught him and showed him how hot the fire was. Every time he would come up by it, he would yell HOT! We of course were right there with him the entire time:)

This year while camping we made a new discovery. Usually we would just come to the side of the river and try and throw rocks. This year we found a spot where some trees had fallen over and created a little area where you could wade and play. We were so hot the first afternoon and it felt so so good. Gavin and Braiden were able to wade and throw rocks. It was so much fun. We tried to go back before we left, but it was so cold.

Here are JT and Gavin throwing rocks in the river before we discovered our little pond area.

Braiden and JT climbed up one of the logs which had fallen over.

We went to another fun place while camping. It was the red rocks. I had never been there. It is just a little further up the canyon. We walked around and went on some trails and then packed a lunch and ate at the park. This was just before the rain came. I am so glad we were able to fit it in. We had a great time camping this year. We love going so much with Gma and Gpa. We always have so much fun. It always is a highlight in our summer.