Pioneer Trek

 Andrew, Max and Ben all had pioneer trek experiences this summer. 

Andrew participated in the day trek for 11, 12 and 13 year olds at This is the Place Heritage State Park on Saturday, July 15. Here is his pioneer outfit the day before.

The day of, other parents sent us these photos and I'm so grateful! They told me he did great.

He waved the Utah state flag proudly. (I like this flag and don't see why we need a new one.)

The day was hot and there is an uphill climb, but he said he was fine. 

August 9-12 was the pioneer trek for 14-18 year olds at Martin's Cove in Wyoming. Max and Ben were in different families and each said their Ma and Pa and others in their groups were "the best." 

Once again, I am grateful for other parents sending us these photos. JB and I went on the last three stake pioneer treks, but I'm glad other people got the opportunity to go this time. We went in 2010 when I was five months pregnant with Andrew, in 2014 when I pumped along the way for James, and in 2018 when we had a 2 year old Millie.

In this photo, Max and Ben are singing in the youth choir during a fireside. Look at that Wyoming sky.

Here is Ben with some of his friends on Independence Rock.

Ben is on the back row, second from right.

We greeted them at the Stake Center on Saturday afternoon. I was anxious to see them, the house felt empty without them and I wanted to hear all about it. They had changed on the bus ride back to more comfy clothes and Crocs. 

I think they slept really well that night back in their beds!