A Stereotypical Summer

What's summer without the stereotypical delights of fireworks, parades, family get-togethers, barbecues, picnics, and camping? Well, we've been making sure we check all of them off our list:

Hike to the Grotto up Payson Canyon with friends Spencer and Julie

Me with Spencer and Julie

Payson Lake. Ooh baby it was cold.

Camping up Payson Canyon.

Spencer and Julie's tent. Look at that ingeniousness - once there they realized they had none of the original poles that go with the tent. So, Spencer used his scouting skills to lash together some poles then Christian suggested they tie the top of the tent to a small bendy tree to hold the tent up.

It worked! It event kept off the rain that hit us off and on all night.

Our lovely tent site. Not to brag, but thanks mom and dad for the new tent!

Family time: Celebrating Father's Day with the Johnson clan. L to R: Christian, Grandpa Johnson, Dad, Uncle Derek, Uncle Jeff, and my Uncle Brian holding his little girl in front.

The girls reading Grandpa's Father's Day gift: A memory book from his kids and grandkids

Strawberry Days Parade in Pleasant Grove (my mom's hometown). My sister Sam's on that float!

Sam as Spanish Fork royalty waving at us.

So, this summer's been stereotypical but at the same time there's something that's been quite different about it. That exciting post is coming next!!!