Convention Party and Temple Square

These are some photos I missed from our trip to Utah. We took a break from the party the first night to walk down to temple square and look around.

These Scentsy signs were everywhere in downtown SLC. It was pretty cool to see. We partied like it was 1999! It was actually pretty fun to be with the girls and just have a good time dancing, eating, singing, eating, playing games, eating, and stealing tiera's from unsuspecting consultants in the bathroom.

My Sweet Pulled Pork Goodness.

One of my favorite things about our business trip to Utah was the food. I discovered this lovely little dish last year in Idaho, (thanks to my SIL Caryn) and it has become my favorite! Sweet Pulled Pork Salad. Y-UMMM!
So when I got home, I immediately got on my computer and googled this recipe. I slow cooked the pork roast in a combination of brown sugar and salsa for about 4-5 hours till I could pull it apart, then I let it marinade overnight in the sauce.

I took flour tortillas, black beans, (I know, I omitted the rice) than the sweet pulled pork, then romaine lettuce. I topped that with fresh made salsa, guacamole, and avocado ranch. KILLER SALAD!!!! I love the Internet. Now I can have my favorite Utah salad whenever I want. And the good news? My kids and hubby love it too. And there's always leftover pork for lunch the next day.

***Funny side story*** the kids were asking what park of the pig the meat came from. I told them it came from the pigs butt. Then Gabe got a funny look on his face, and said "you mean we're eating sweet pulled pork butt?"

Tomorrow, I'll let you know how my MIMI's CAFE bread pudding with banana sauce goes. I will also post my recipe I found for P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wraps. To Die For!

Hiking in Utah.

While I was in Utah, Renae and I decided we had to hike up to the Timpanogos Caves. I wanted to do it last year, but had the kids, and didn't think their Alaska blood could take the heat plus the excursion of hiking up the steep mountain trail. I'm so glad we did it. Had a ball.


You'd think we were really vain, with all the stopping and picture taking we were doing, hu? Really, Renae and I were just trying to keep up with the 20 year old that was kicking our butts all the way up the mountain. :)

We were much more at home in the cool 45 degree caves. Especially since our tour group was so lively and fun!

MAKIN' HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES.

Saturday Mom and I headed out to Pyrus Farm in Palmer. Its a You pick farm, where they have wagons, and buckets, and you go out and pick your own vegetables. There's all kinds of stuff on right now. Peas, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, and rhubarb. I love getting rhubarb and making strawberry rhubarb jam, and the kids love getting fresh peas and eating them like candy. Plus, its nestled down in Paler, under the beautiful Pioneer Peek Mountain.

Morgan found this tiny little toy tractor to ride around in while we were waiting in line to pay for our food.

Matt and the boys went dip netting at fish creek last night. Its open for one week only, and is located only a few miles from our house. So they got suited up, and headed down to see what kind of damage they could do. They got muddy, caught lots of fish and stayed out till midnight. Doesn't that sound like fun to you? Matt was even able to use getting stuck in the mud in part of his lesson today in Priesthood.

Morgan riding her bike home from Grandma's house last night. She loves this bike.

It was such a beautiful day today, that we decided with not much time left for summer, we would go up to Hatcher's Pass and enjoy the sunshine as a family. We called some good friends, and hiked our kids up a really steep mountain. I am come to really enjoy Hatcher's Pass and all its grandeur.

This is why we put up with 6 months of winter. For days like this.

So, after we got down from the mountain, and said goodbye to our friends, we got in our car, and were already to head home, when the kids started begging to go on another hike. Matt had not been up to Gold Cord Trail yet, so we headed there for a quick run up the mountain to our favorite lake.

Our classic shot of the family in front of the Lynch Cabin built in 1930.

I love this lake. I couldn't laid down on one of the flat rocks there, closed my eyes, and lost track of time for hours.