Cabin Blog

Beautiful Weekend at the Cabin

2009-10-19T09:59:00.000-07:00

We, Mike and Bunni, went up to the cabin on Thursday. The weather was perfect! The chipmunks as still working hard to get in their winter supply of food and we fed them. -A LOT-
Mike and I went on a wonderful ATV ride on some new trails. It's so much fun exploring until you find that the trail you are on (with no retreat possible) is steeper than you can control. I found the rear wheels trying to outrun the front wheels. I simply stopped with white knuckles on the brake and called to Mike. "Come get me the #@(( out of this mess!" He climbed up the slope and gingerly switched places with me. He got the machine down and I walked. We had to drive through a meadow and across a stream to get back to the road. The rest of the ride was fun and uneventful. Joe, Katie and Jen (Katie's sister) came up on Saturday and we took Jen on her first ride. She is a natural. We rode to Asay Knoll which give you a 360 degree view of the area. We also took her to my favorite spot on the mountain - Mammoth Creek - If I were a pioneer I would have built my cabin right there and lived contentedly for the rest of my days. If I haven't taken you there, remind me the next time you're at the cabin. My grandkids will LOVE it. You can boulder hop across the stream and if you fall in it's only a foot or two deep. In the summer I guarantee they will fall in.

Esplins visit the cabin

2009-10-07T16:59:00.000-07:00

We had a fun day with the Esplins today. We went on a wonderful ATV ride and had a great visit.

congratulations Ella

2009-09-24T15:40:00.000-07:00

Big announcement -- Ella is potty trained!!

The "park" at the cabin

2009-09-24T15:05:00.000-07:00

We are so excited about the new "park" at the cabin. George, Sheri, Ella, Preston, Papa and Grandma spent Wednesday and Thursday at the cabin constructing the new "Park". George and Papa did most of the work but they had a lot of help from Ella. The pictures are posted from last to first because I don't know what I'm doing.

Picnic!!!

2009-09-19T15:35:00.000-07:00

Sheri, Ella, Preston, Papa and Grandma spent Friday and Saturday at the cabin. George was spending time with his Dad and brothers at the "deer hunt". We had a HUGE thunder and lightening storm on Saturday but Ella had already determined that we would have a picnic so the picnic was held on the covered deck. With rain pouring down and thunder exploding we ate our sandwiches and had a wonderful time. We also had an adventurous chipmunk sneak into the cabin. He wasn't so sure of his decision once he was inside but we opened up the door and showed him the way out.
Ella and Grandpa also took a couple of great rides on the Razor. Sheri, Preston and Grandma just relaxed in the cabin.

Chipmunks

2009-08-29T08:13:00.000-07:00

Mike and Bunni came up to the cabin on Thursday, August 27th. We went for a really long ride on Friday. The weather was bright, sunny and just warm enough. We spent Friday afternoon reading and feeding our chipmunks (I claim them now) They come up so close to us without any fear. It's so much fun.

July 30th - August 2nd

2009-08-03T08:35:00.000-07:00

We packed a picnic lunch and stopped beside a small "Lake" The only sound was the wind in the trees.
We stopped along the trail on our ride and took a picture. It was a beautiful day.
Mike and Bunni went to the cabin on Thursday, 7/30 through Sunday, 8/2. We had a wonderful time and went on a couple of fantastic rides. This looking up at Strawberry Point. (The highest point in the picture) Usually we stand up there and take pictures of the vistas. We were on a trail that would have taken us to Zion Park.

4 Wheeling!!!! July 24 & 25th

2009-07-28T16:59:00.000-07:00

Mike and Bunni spent Friday and Saturday at the cabin. We were there alone except for a short visit from Joe when he delivered Mike's new jeep. We went on two fabulous, beautiful rides. I've decided that my favorite sounds are: 1) water in a small stream cascading over rocks 2) distant thunder (moving closer) 3) song birds 4) wind in the Aspen trees. I heard all of these this weekend. I can't think of a man-made noise I like half as well. There are a lot of wind chimes for sale and a lot of people use them but I don't want to hear anything but nature when I'm at the cabin. The 4-wheelers are noisy but it's easy to turn the key and just listen to the sounds of nature and they take you far back into the woods away from people.

Duck Creek Days and Chili Cook off

2009-07-23T09:04:00.000-07:00

Mike, Bunni, Joe, & Katie spent the weekend at the cabin. Mike came up on Wednesday and was alone until Friday. He didn't like being alone but he sure loves the cabin. He is really bonding with the chipmunks. Duck Creek days is a typical small town celebration. It has lots of food booths and lots of craft booths. Some one is continually on the community stage singing country and pop. There are lots of blow-up bouncing houses for the kids. The temperature at Duck Creek is always moderate and it feels so good to walk around comfortably. This year we participated in the silent auction to the tune of $600.00. We got some good buys but . . . .

Thanks to Joe for signing us up to some "cute" little forest creatures made of natural material. Dad tried to change the bid and was caught by the little old lady who donated the creatures. SO EMBARRASSING. We ended up (of course) buying them and the lady loves Dad now. We also won the bid for a power saw, a bear sculpture (I love it), a trailer to pull behind the ATV, a gift certificate for the local diner and a gift certificate for the local Tru Value. It poured rain in the afternoon on Saturday but that just settled the dust and felt great. There was thunder. We always hope for a good ole thunder storm at the cabin.

Oh yeah, there was a chili cook-off -- ummmm not so great.

Our first visit - and Tanner's Birthday

2009-07-11T08:06:00.000-07:00

We are winding up a fabulous four days at the cabin!! This is our first time up here, and we can see why mom and dad love to be up here and hate to leave. It is amazingly beautiful - both the cabin as well as it's surroundings. We've had a great time! It started out with mom, dad, Chad, Sloan, Reed, Jessica, Rachel and Tanner driving up on Wednesday. We went four wheeling, played pool and pong pong (Sloan won) :0), played Rummikub and watched Matilda. Chad, Sloan, Reed and Jessica got up early the next morning to take Reed to Parowan where he met the rest of the youth in the stake and participated in the service project that kicked off Youth Conference. We hate not having him here, but know he'll have a great time with the youth. After we got back to the cabin all of us left for a fun day at Bryce Canyon - including a yummy lunch and shopping at Ruby's Inn. When we got back to the cabin we found Sheri, George, Ella and Preston had arrived. This was Preston's first time at the cabin too!

After dinner we had a great time talking, play Hand and Foot and just enjoying each other's company.

The next morning was spent riding horses (with Ella singing, "Getty up pony ride to town" the whole way - cute girl!) . . .

and doing lots of four wheeling. Chad, Sloan, Rachel and Tanner drove the four wheelers up to Strawberry Point. Stunning!!! There are no words to describe the beauty of the terrain up here. I just love it!! Jessica is also gaining her confidence back in driving the four wheelers and later on in the evening, grandpa, Rachel and Sloan got to see tons of deer along Willis Creek Road.

Today is TANNER'S BIRTHDAY!!! Tanner and George left early, early this morning to go fishing. Is there a better way to start off your birthday? I think not. They even caught TWO fish. When they got back, we had Tanner's breakfast of choice - blueberry pancakes, orange juice and canteloupe. Now we are sadly starting to clean, packing up and getting ready to leave. I think we're going to end with a hike to Mirror Lake, and then head back to St. George so we can pick up Reed this afternoon. We have had a great time. And the best thing of all has been being with family!!

First Time This Season

2009-06-27T08:55:00.000-07:00

Mike and I spent Thursday night, June 25th, at the cabin. After the last two months of some sad and some happy experiences it was good to get away to the quiet of the mountains. The cabin was WONDERFUL! We went for a short ATV ride and drove the jeep to Panquitch for lunch. It poured rain in the afternoon and that's OK. At least we weren't out on the ATVs during the downpour.

February 5th -- SNOW and PINGPONG

2009-02-08T08:47:00.000-08:00

Mike and Bunni spent Thursday night at the cabin. It snowed about 4 inches overnight. Everything was soft and white when we woke up. There is probably about 3 feet now. That's not very much compared with other years but it sure is pretty. We played a rousing game of ping-pong. I taught Mike how to play in such a way that you could return the ball now and then. He likes to send it over the net like a bullet. Now that's LOTS OF FUN for the opposing player. Even playing civilized he still won.

Finally!!! we went back up to the Cabin

2009-01-18T20:54:00.000-08:00

On Friday, January 16th, Mike and I went back up to the cabin after 6 weeks :< Because of sickness and important obligations we missed a lot of time in the mountains. It was sure wonderful to be back. The air is so clear and clean. The snow is about 3 feet deep. It has been a lot deeper but has settled. Joe and Katie came up Friday night. I finished my book and we watched 4 of 5 movies. We started watching the series on John Adams. Mike played Joe a game of Ping-pong and then I played Joe a game of ping-pong. We found a little critter had been nesting in one of the beds so we removed the sheets and washed them. Mike and I went for a nice walk in the snow. We had to come home on Sunday morning. We'll back much sooner this time (I hope)

Missed an entry

2008-11-28T20:51:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, November 28th, we came up to the cabin. Brooke, Nathan, Jared, Micah, Emma and Adana. There was a few inches of snow and it was fun to play in. Little did the Russell family know but they had lots of snow in their future.

Wed. Nov.12th

2008-11-13T10:29:00.000-08:00

Mike and I drove up around 2 pm. There was snow under the trees and in the shade but it was a beautiful, bright, sunny day. The minute we reach the cabin it seems all our tension just melts away. After we unpacked the food and Sadie we just sat and read. I always start to doze. We watched a John Wayne movie "Fort Apache" and ate a little dinner. The Country Music Awards were on so we just read with them in the background. We put out food for the critters but they haven't discovered it yet.

Wednesday, November 6

2008-11-05T07:44:00.000-08:00

I have come to the conclusion that the squirrels at the cabin are more intelligent than the majority of the American people.

Tuesday, November 4

2008-11-04T14:42:00.001-08:00

We didn't go to the cabin today. We stayed home and VOTED! And, we prayed for America.

Nov. 2nd

2008-11-02T11:06:00.000-08:00

This is one of the few Sundays we've spent at the cabin. It was our Stake Conference back in St. George. It was the end of Day-light-savings time so we got an extra hour of sleep. Of course, at the cabin, we usually get a few extra hours of sleep whenever we want it. We ate a big breakfast of bacon, eggs and pancakes and watched "Music and the Spoken Word". It poured rain, sleet and hail. There was lightening and thunder. It was wonderful.

Nov. 1 -- HAPPY NOVEMBER!

2008-11-02T10:56:00.000-08:00

Mike and I drove up at 10:00 am. We haven't been here for 2 weeks and it has changed a lot. The last time we were here there were bright yellow and red leaves on the aspen trees. Now the only colors are dark green, dark brown and blue sky. It feels like deep deep fall. We put up some panels on the door downstairs but that was about all the work we did. For dinner we went to the Pinewoods Inn. We watched a DVD but it was so ridiculous and worthelss that I'm not even going give the name.

Fri. Oct. 17th

2008-10-17T17:18:00.000-07:00

It was such a beautiful day. Not a cloud in the sky and a brisk autumn temperature. If you sat in the sun it was as warm as a blanket. We put critter food out for the chipmunks and birds and they enjoyed it all day long. We have one little chipmunk who has 1/2 a tail. It's fun to be able to identify him. We call him short tail. There are 3 chipmunks that came for all the food. When there are 2 they get a long just fine but 3 is a crowd and they chase each other all over the deck. Sadie finally realized she's a cat and sat at the window all day twitching her tail. I was afraid at one point she was going to jump through the window. The blue jays and other birds were back too. Mike worked in the garages most of the morning. He caulked where it needed to be caulked (?) I read and watched the animals. I think we made a mistake and took the ATVs to St. George about 2 weeks early. It would have been a perfect day for a long ride. This evening we supported Aunt Sue's and had dinner there. After dinner we went for a walk along some of the roads in Duck Creek Pines. We started and ended at Pinewood Inn. When we got home Mike and I had a billiard game. I didn't lose ;} Now we're watching "Dan In Real Life" We have to go home in the morning.

Thurs. Oct 16th CAUGHT UP

2008-10-16T15:59:00.000-07:00

From now on the posts will be current and hopefully submitted daily while we're here. This morning was lazy for me. I come to the cabin to be lazy without guilt. I LOVE to read, nap and watch the abundant wildlife out our windows. Mike can't sit still but he LOVES to rake (you've noticed from the previous posts) He has the cleanest garages on the mountain. Every morning he gets up around 6:30 am and goes for a ride in his jeep or pickup. He probably puts 30 miles on the vehicle every morning. He's out scouting for deer. He adores the beautiful deer in the area. One day (his best so far) he spotted 30 deer. He has figured out where to find them. One cabin really gets to him because they must feed the deer and have about 6 in their yard every morning. He has also spotted antelope and wild turkeys. Here at the cabin we feed the chipmunks and birds. We have a colony of chipmunks in front and one in back of the cabin. As I type this I've been watching 3 chipmunks arguing over the pile of seeds and corn we put out for them. They fill their pouches and scurry off. It takes them about 5 minutes and they're back for more. We also have 3 or 4 Blue Jays who share anything we set out for the chipmunks. We put a suet feeder in a tree in front of the cabin and it has attracted (so far) 3 different kinds of birds. I wish Micah was here to identify them for us. Some are large and gray with black wings and others are small (like finches, I think). Most days we will go for a long ATV ride (2-3 hours), come home for a long hot shower and eat a meal like soup or stew. I love putting a roast in the crock pot for about 12 hours. We've taken the ATVs to St. George for this weekends ride to the Grand Canyon but we'll bring them back next week and ride until the snow piles up. We're talking about snowmobiles but. . . . we'll see.
Right now, outside our front door, there are 3 chipmunks, a blue jay and 2 other birds. Sadie (we bring her up with us everytime)is laying in the sun by the door and the silly, homegrown, cat doesn't even notice them. I guess it's just as well. She'd go crazy otherwise.

Wed. Oct. 15th

2008-10-16T15:57:00.000-07:00

Mike and I drove up yesterday afternoon. There were small piles of snow under the trees so it must have snowed more during the week. I made Rueben sandwiches for dinner. We had hot chocolate while we watched the Pres. debate.

Sat. Oct 11th

2008-10-16T15:55:00.000-07:00

We cleaned the cabin this morning. Mike assembled the day bed and the rope bed. Now we need to buy mattresses. SOFT Mattresses.
We had to leave for home around noon.
It snowed most of the morning but it won't last this time because the weather forecast called for the 60s by Thurs.

Fri. Oct 10th

2008-10-16T15:52:00.000-07:00

Sheri, George and Ella went back to St. George this afternoon. Mike & I went for a jeep ride to Strawberry Point and then to Duck Creek Village and ate lunch at Auntie Sue's Cafe. We brought back a slice of banana cream and a slice of coconut cream to the cabin to eat this evening. We watched "McKenna's Gold".

Thurs. Oct 9th

2008-10-16T15:48:00.000-07:00

A beautiful day at the cabin. It feels like Fall with bright sunshine. Sheri and George drove to Cedar City this afternoon for a couple of hours. Ella stayed at the cabin and colored, swept, read books and fed the chickamunks. The whole evening was spent working on Tu-tus. Ella went to bed around 9 pm but woke up ready to play at 10 pm.

Wed. Oct 8th

2008-10-16T15:45:00.001-07:00

Sheri, George & Ella came up to the cabin for a couple of nights. We rented a skid loader and Mike and George worked on the property. They moved piles of old wood. I made them leave the biggest pile because we call it the chipmunk condo.
Sheri worked on Tu-tus for her wards Super Saturday. Ella played in the loft, helped sweep, loved Sadie and fed the chickamunks. After Ella went to bed we watched "Hocus Pocus"

Sun. Oct. 5th

2008-10-16T15:40:00.000-07:00

It snowed huge soft flakes all night. We left the porch light on and could watch it out our bedroom window. There nothing like lying under a down comforter in a mountain cabin and watching the snow fall outside. (Do I smell hot chocolate?) This morning there was about 1" of snow but it was gone by noon.
We spent the day watching General Conference, napping and reading. We started a new cabin tradition. We made crepes for breakfast and watched conference.
Mike and Joe loaded all 5 ATVs on the trailer and P.U. this afternoon to bring back to St. George.

Sat. Oct. 4th

2008-10-16T15:38:00.000-07:00

Mike, Bunni, Joe and Katie up for the night. Katie ran in the St. George marathon this morning - in the pouring rain - We arrived at the cabin around 4 pm.
We drove through snow at the summit (9900 feet) but it's only raining here.
Mike and I decorated the kitchen.

Fri. Oct. 3rd Grandma-Great wrote

2008-10-16T15:28:00.000-07:00

Rode up here with Mike & Bunni. I could tell Mike had done a lot of raking. Sadie came too, and she was a little nervous in the car. We've just been lazy. Mike received a call regarding my appointment with a surgeon in SLC area. The definite time is Nov. 20th but the nurse he talked to said there were cancellations so may be sooner. I pray for a time right away. My comfort level is zero.
Nice dinner last evening - chicken and sweet potatoes.
We watched the VPs last evening. Too bad this won't be a shoe-in for the Rep. party but maybe a miracle.
I'm thankful to get to be here. I count my blessings.

Sept. 26, 27 & 28th Katie wrote

2008-10-16T15:26:00.000-07:00

Joe and I came up for the weekend. Friday night we watched the debates and ate pizze. Saturday morning I went for a run up to the pond and back. Then Joe cleaned his guns and I studied for my mid-term. It was quiet and relaxing.

Sept 24, 25 & 26th

2008-10-16T15:13:00.000-07:00

Mike and I came to the cabin. We installed all the first floor window covering. We put wood blinds in all the bedrooms and 2 kitchen windows. There really isn't a need for privacy but having been raised in town we just feel exposed without something on the window. We'll need to keep the heat in pretty soon. We ate lunch at the new cafe in the village. Aunt Sue's Cafe. They just opened and we want them to succeed so we'll eat there often. Very friendly people. Aunt Sue is the cook and she makes home-made pies. The weather was a little cooler today with some rain clouds. THINK SNOW!!!

Sept. 17th - 19th

2008-10-16T15:11:00.000-07:00

Mike came to the cabin alone. He raked and hauled sticks and stones and dirt. AND -- Hurt his back. :{

Sat. Sept. 13th

2008-10-16T15:05:00.000-07:00

The weather has been so beautiful. The aspen trees have all turned yellow and they rustle in the wind. The leaves sort of shimmer. Up here at the cabin you first hear the wind then see the aspens quake and then you see the pines sway and then you feel the wind. It all takes about 30 seconds. I don't want to put up a wind chime because the wind in the trees has such a magical sound.
Mike raked again this morning. Our property looks really nice. I'm surprised he doesn't ask to borrow my vacuum cleaner.
Mike, Ella and I went for a ride in the Rzr. She sits on my lap and LOVES it. She always wants to go faster!?! We spent a quiet afternoon working on the jigsaw puzzle. George is getting a little obsessed with it.

Fri. Sept 12th

2008-10-16T15:02:00.001-07:00

George, Sheri and Ella rode in the Rzr and Mike and I rode on the ATVs. We rode to Asay Knoll and Mammoth Creek. George and Sheri needed to go to St. George this afternoon so they left Ella here at the cabin. Ella loves to feed the chickamunks and read books. When they got home we ate soup and wathed Fox News coverage of Hurricane Ike.

Thurs. Sept 11th

2008-10-16T14:55:00.000-07:00

Sheri, George, Ella and Bunni drove up this afternoon.
(Mike came up yesterday) He comes up on Wednesday come Hell or
high water. I've given his scenarios of reasons he couldn't come
up on Wednesday and stay until Saturday but so far nothing has been
important enough to keep him home. He doesn't care if I come with him
or not. He understands I might have reasons to stay home but that won't
stop him. This is his haven.
Sheri made a delicious chicken pot pie. Her favorite part of coming to the cabin is cooking. We love eating her cooking so it all works out. We watched "Second Hand Lions"

Sun Sept 7th Katie wrote

2008-10-16T14:53:00.000-07:00

Joe and I made eggs benedict for breakfast and then rode the RZR to Hatch and back. We watched "Lonesome Dove".

Sat. Sept. 6th

2008-10-16T14:51:00.000-07:00

We rode the RZR to Strawberry Point and to Asay Knoll. It was lots of fun. I don't like being a passenger but this is fun because it's so small and powerful. Joe and Katie came up this evening and we went for another ride before Mike, Sadie and I headed home. Katie made Joe a lemon-poppy seed cake for his birthday.

Fri. Sept 5th Joe's Birthday

2008-10-16T14:47:00.000-07:00

We took a wonderful ATV ride to Mommoth Creek (most peaceful and serene spot I've seen in years) I can't wait to take my family there. It's so beautiful. We then road to Hatch to find the LDS chapel there. We picked up the RZR in the afternoon. We walked around Aspen Mirror Lake to get some exercise. This evening we watched "Nuns On The Run"

Thurs. Sept. 4th

2008-10-16T14:35:00.000-07:00

Mike raked the front of the property and checked on the RZR. This is his new best friend. Bunni and Sadie arrived around 6:30 pm. We ate dinner and watched the Republican Convention. GO SARA!!

Wed - Sept. 3rd - Mike wrote

2008-10-14T20:44:00.000-07:00

I came up by myself in the evening. Bunni had a Relief Society meeting tomorrow afternoon and will drive up late in the afternoon. The weather is beautiful. I spent some time raking in the front of the cabin. I'm trying to get the old dead wood cleaned up.
Bunni adds: He worked so hard he put his back out. My husband who is 59 going on 29. We need to be careful of the chipmunk nest that have been built in the wood piles.

Sat. August 30th - Sept. 1st - Katie Wrote

2008-10-14T20:40:00.000-07:00

Joe and I went for a short ride with Mom and Dad then we came back to the cabin for lunch. A storm blew in so we put the ATVs in the garage and had dinner at the Pinewoods Lodge.
On Sunday Joe went for a drive and I finally finished "Breaking Dawn" The weather was still gray and cloudy so we drove over to Bryce Canyon for dinner at Ruby's Inn.
Monday we went horse-back riding. It was so fun! Joe's horse was "Itchy" and mine was "36". We're sad we have to go back. It was a great 3-day weekend.

Fri. August 29th

2008-10-14T20:39:00.002-07:00

Mike and I drove to Bryce Canyon today. We ate lunch at Ruby's Inn and walked a long the rim trail. We drove back to the cabin through Panquitch Lake

Thurs. August 28th

2008-10-14T20:39:00.001-07:00

We rode the ATVs this afternoon. It was a sunny, clear day in the hight 70s.

Wed. August 27th

2008-10-14T20:37:00.000-07:00

Mike and I drove up this evening in time for dinner. We had BLTs and watched some TV but it was the Dem. Convention and not very interesting. We brought Sadie with us.

August 23rd

2008-10-13T20:59:00.000-07:00

We spent a very quiet morning. Mike worked on the ATVs. I read and napped. We watched some more of the Olympics. We always head back to St. George on Saturday afternoon.

August 22nd

2008-10-13T20:55:00.000-07:00

Rachel and Tanner went for a 1/2 hour horse back ride this morning. Rachel's horse's name was Skywalker and Tanner's horse's name was Two Bits. We spent the rest of the day quietly. Tanner fed the chipmunks again. The girls watched TV. Around 2:30 we drove down the Cedar City and met Chad. He headed back immediately to Provo with the kids. We took Grandma Great to Pinewood Inn for dinner.

August 22 - Grandma-Great wrote

2008-10-13T20:51:00.000-07:00

Have been here at the cabin since Wednesday evening just soaking up the sunshine and crisp nights. I have read Bunni's book "The River of Doubt" about Theodore Roosevelt's journey in to the Amazon area. I'm to Chapter 19 - far enough to think he makes it with his son Kermit. Tanner and I had a mexican train domino game. Jessica and Rachel showed me how to play James Bond or some similar name. This is a 5 star hotel.

Thursday, August 21st - Bad, bad day

2008-10-13T20:37:00.001-07:00

Mike, Bunni, Tanner, Rachel and Jessica sent ATVing today. Rachel rode behind Mike and Tanner rode behind Bunni. Jessica rode alone on the yellow Honda. We rode up to Strawberry Point. It was a fun and easy ride. It was Jessica's first time riding alone so we took an easy trail and rode nice and slow. When we headed home we took trail #61. Mike and George rode it a couple of weeks ago and it was easy enough. This time it had some deep ruts from the heavy rains. :{
Not very far into the ride, Jessica it a rut and over corrected which caused the the ATV to tip on it's side. I was behind her and saw the whole thing. Needless to say it scared me beyond words. Mike and I ran to her and helped her lay down. Her right leg was hurting very bad. She didn't want to move it. Mike rode his ATV back to the cabin to get his jeep. Rachel, Tanner and I stayed with Jess to keep her comfortable. Tanner told her it was lucky it hadn't happened in South America. I had to agree with him.
Mike, Tanner, Rachel and Jessica rode back to the cabin in the jeep. I followed on my ATV. We pushed the Honda back upright and left it by the side of the road.
We left Rachel and Tanner with Grandma-Great and took Jessica to the Insta-Care in Cedar City.
She had a large gash on her knee cap. Xrays didn't show a break but her growth plate at thetop of her knee is cartilage and wouldn't show on an xray and that's where most of her pain was.
They cleaned and dressed her gash and put a splint and ace bandage on. It goes from just above her ankle to above her knee. She was in some apin this evening and didn't sleep very good. We got a prescription for Loritab. When we got back to the cabin, Mike and I drove back to the accident site and brought home the yellow Honda.
We watched the movie "Home Alone 2" and ate ice cream this evening.
Mike called Chad and explained everything.
Not the best day at the cabin so far.
RULE #1 - No one under the age of 14 rides alone.
RULE #2 - 14 and over MUST be well trained before they ride alone

August 20th

2008-10-13T20:35:00.000-07:00

Mike, Bunni, Jessica, Rachel, Tanner and Grandma-Great drove up to spend a few days. Chad, Sloan and Reed are at BYU Education Week.

August 16

2008-10-13T20:33:00.000-07:00

We cleaned the cabin this morning and drove up to Provo to celebrate Chad's 40th birthday.

August 15th

2008-10-13T20:27:00.000-07:00

We went for a ATV ride over to Duck Creek Village. We ate lunch at "Handle Bar Hank's" It's good food but so expensive. (1 hot dog = $5.50) We rode to Mammoth Cave and then back home on trails #47 & 46. Very fun ride! It was a beautiful day. Bright sunshine with the temperature in the 70's. Mike put up the drapes in the master bedroom and kitchen. He also tacked down the carpet pads on the steps to the loft. We watched "Evan Almighty" and a little bit more of the Olympics.

August 14th - Bunni wrote

2008-10-13T20:26:00.000-07:00

Mike and I drove up in the late afternoon. It was too close to dark for a ride so we spent most of the evening watching the Summer Olympics.

August 10th -Katie wrote

2008-10-13T20:10:00.000-07:00

Joe and I headed up yesterday for an overnighter. We stopped at the Steak House at the bottom of Cedar Mtn. It was good. We'll definitely go back for more "tumble-weeds" (?) We did a short ride up to Asay Knoll. It was a perfect day for riding and the view was spectacular!

August 3rd - Katie wrote

2008-10-13T19:59:00.000-07:00

Joe and I went out for a ride to Cascade Falls. We hiked over to the falls. The falls drain out of Navajo Lake and create the Virgin River. It was a great ride and a beautiful vantage point. We then went over to the ice cave and climbed down into it. It was so cold inside and next time we need to bring flashlights so we can really explore. It was a great day! We went back for ice cream and ran into Marsha and Andrew (our favorite US Forest Service employees :}) and promised them we would help with trail clean up.

August 2nd - Katie wrote

2008-10-13T19:49:00.000-07:00

Mike, Bunni, Joe and Katie went for a great ATV ride. We rode through the Swain Creek and Strawberry Point Communities. It was a great day for riding, the clouds quickly burned off and it was warm enough to just wear a t-shirt. Mike and Bunni left around 1 pm. Joe and Katie headed to town and got some supplies at the True Value. Dough and Sam, the owners, were very nice! Then we headed to Loose Wheels and spoke with Pat. Joe fell in love with a Razor. For dinner we went back to town and ate at "Handle Bar Hank's" Joe had an Elk burger and I had chili. We enjoyed listening to the live band cover classic rock songs. We met and mingled with the locals. Everyone was so nice and friendly.

August 1, 2008

2008-10-05T14:56:00.000-07:00

Mike, Sheri and George went for an ATV ride this morning. Ella slept until 11:00 am. Sheri , George and Ella headed home around 2:00 pm. Joe and Katie came up at 7:00. We ate dinner (cheesburgers) and watched "The Great Outdoors.

July 31, 2008

2008-10-05T14:52:00.000-07:00

Mike, Bunni, Sheri, Ella and George installed TV and Dish. Hung panels on front doors in living room. Played Rummicube. Ella loves her play house made out of the TV box.

July 23-26, 2008

2008-10-05T14:47:00.000-07:00

Mike and Bunni
*Long, fun ride to Elk Ridge
*Beautiful sunny day. Saw an eagles nest.
25th -
*Long, fun ride to Strawberry Point.
*Sheri, George and Ella here for dinner and overnight.
*Sheri cooked a delicious meal and we played "Golf".
*Mike and George attached the cue stick rack.
26th -
*George and Mike went for a 4 wheel ride early morning.
*Breakfast of french toast. Sheri, George and Ella headed home at 11:30.

July 19-21, 2008

2008-10-05T11:04:00.000-07:00

Mike, Bunni, Joe and Katie were here on Saturday overnight to Sunday.
*Duck Creek Days - Lots of fun, bought salt & pepper shakers.
*Took a long 4wheel ride, OH MY GOSH!!! We got lost in a huge hail storm. Rode 10 miles on the highway and received a $100.00 ticket. It was a great ride!!
Played games saturday night.
Mike, Bunni, Sheri, George and Ella on Sunday overnight to Monday. Played games, Ella colored.

July 14, 2008

2008-10-05T10:56:00.000-07:00

Mike, Bunni, Brooke, Jared, Micah, Emma, Adana, Sheri, George, Ella, Katie and Joe.

*Moved in beds, sofa, love seat, kitchen table and game table
*Played games made "Taco Soup" and sandwiches.
*Perfect weather for hiking and 4wheeling