Around last February or so, my dad found out about a wagontrain re-enactment that would trail down Echo Canyon to Rockport. It was to be a two-day trail. He located the horse for me to buy and began making preparations for me to rebuild a wagon. Then, he had the stroke and our progress stopped. As the time neared for the ride, I felt bad that it was a goal we were giving up. I called to see if we could find a place to go and "watch" and the answer was, "No! Come and join us!" The first day we trailed 12 miles down the old Echo Canyon road to Coalville. The second day we trailed from Coalville to Rockport. It was a wonderful experience with Dad. It was something he wanted to do, so it made me happy to help him realize the dream. It was also good for me to spend some "alone" time with him. We rode in Doug Gines' wagon and there were ten other wagons plus out riders. It was lots of fun. At the conclusion of the ride, my grandchildren were waiting for me. Noah is having a tender moment with Grandpa Great asking him all about the ride!
Noah ate his dinner like a big boy and Luke was sent into the house to get chocolate cupcakes that he had been waiting for. Noah accompanied him and when the time began to draw out, Olivia went in to see what the problem was. She brought him out with about 4 cupcakes smashed in his hands and his face in the middle of one of them. She said there were about 4 more strung down the hall. She cried and said, "I can't do this!" Grandpa and I, of course, laughed and I took pictures of Dennis-I mean Noah, with his face in one of the cupcakes. Olivia wanted to be mad at him and went to jump her frustrations out on the tramp. Of course, Noah cried to join her and as you can see -- she couldn't help love him and smile while doing so.
Life is good -- even though challenging, sometimes.
4 comments:
Mom it looks like you had so much fun! I'm glad you and Grandpa were able to go--I know you were both looking forward to it and it will be a memory you will both cherish forever!! Its a good thing you and Dad are there to save Noah and Olivia from each other! I just hope my little boy is not as challenging--I guess I'll start working on my patience right now just in case!!! We can't wait to come and spend the reunion camping and having fun!
So you did end up going on the trail ride...I had no idea it was still in your plans. I'm glad you had fun. It looks like everyone had a fantastic time. Wish I could have been there for the cupcake incident. Sounds hilarious! HA HA HA!
Yeah, you'll think hilarious, Allen, when it's your child!
Mommy, that is so awesome! You are the best daughter in the world to your parents and I only hope I can live up to what you are doing for them now.
Noah--well, I can't really think of anything to say. At least he'll let other people hold him now. Sometimes. He really is crazy, but so darn cute!
We enjoyed ourselves so much just watching the wagons and horses. Thanks for helping us give our kids expereinces they would never get anywhere else. You will have such a history of family memories and momentous occasions that there will be novels of geneology left in your honor!
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