Bridal veil falls... or the dog?

Well my cousin Chaz came to Utah to visit for a week, so we had lots of things to show him. One of the adventures was Bridal Veil falls. It was pretty as you can see, but my attention was turned to something I love more. My dream dog!

 

Cute right? Well think a little BIGGER!

Yep that's right! This is my dream dog. An English Mastiff. Meet Ruffard. He was the runt of his litter, and weighs 170 pounds. He is very loving, and loves to give slobber filled kisses. ADORABLE! Is it ever gonna be mine? Probably not, but it doesn't hurt to dream. 

Out Running a Storm...

If you know my family we LOVE the mud! There is nothing better then racing out a storm, and ending up soaking wet and muddy. Jared and Chaz soon found out the fun of that experience.

 

 In the end the Madsen adventure checklist was complete. Mud everywhere, ate lots of treats, and soaked to the bone. It was a blast!

Mississippi Trip!

In two weeks so much happened. I can't even explain it. I have lots of photos to show some events that occurred. Greatest Summer Vacation!

Grandma and Grandpa bought this tricycle when I was little. It has gone through all the grandkids. We now have to stand on the back because our legs are too long to ride. Big Red was the best investment grandma and grandpa could have made.

Butterfly catching was the fun of breakfast. The dew on the flowers outside the back door drew those butterflies in every morning. After missing about five butterflies Catie and I just got goofy. Grandma snapped this photo just in time. She was the Queen at catching butterflies.

The highlight after dinner was our domino tournaments. In the end Grandpa was the King at dominos. We would bribe grandpa to be on our team with brownies.

Fishing was awesome. We caught lots of the things. Catie caught a tree, and snapping turtle, I caught a small little fish, Dad caught the haybail in the river a few times before making it all worth by catching this pretty good looking large mouth bass. It was by far an exciting moment for Dad! He was so excited. Kolby heard this story right when the fish was let free. Yep that's right we don't eat it, Yuck!

Bailing hay was quite exciting. unfortunately one rolled down the hill and into the pond. You can see the result in the picture above. No way that's getting out. Those tractors and machines are incredible. I am so impressed.

The truck girls! We were in for an adventure. We headed down to see something sweet!

The logging truck! Holy cow this process was impressive. We watched for hours. They cut down the tree, then pile them up, and a special machine puts them on the truck. The truck then compresses air into the trailer to  help hold the weight. Wow it was really neat! Cleaning out some dead trees in grandpa's huge forest. They have a lot of work ahead of them, but it's looking good.

Getting dressed up and ready for dinners with mom and her high school friends was always fun. We would go out, and have a great time, then come home and eat some more of Grandma's amazing southern cooking. Totally good! Mississippi was great. I am so grateful we had the opportunity to go spend some time with my amazing Grandparents, and cousins there. We love you all!

Stadium of Fire!

I have lived in Utah my whole life, and never been to the biggest event in Utah, the Stadium of Fire. So this year we decided to go. Carrie Underwood, the week before her wedding, and the fireworks!!!! Totally awesome!

Daddy's cutest girls. Mama is still a daughter at heart! We are sisters. Looking cute in red! Smiling for Dad. Off to the Stadium of Fire.

Trek Round 2!

Ma & Pa Averett. Best parents you could ask for!

All the siblings! We loved each other. It was the best family created. We had innumerable memories. Trek was fantastic!

All dolled up for the dance!

The end of the trail. Look at those dirty kids. But we all still are smiling. All the adventures you can imagine. Walking, and walking, and walking. Being carried through the river, freezing to death. Listening to stories, crafts, good food, and games. We even washed hair in buckets. Fun! Spiritually you grew to greater heights. Trek was the best!!

Heck Ya!

Jared and his dad are building a three wheeled car, and bought this bullet bike to use some parts and the engine. We definately had to take a picture. I sent the picture to my mom, and five minutes later she called panicked and asking where our helmets were. It was so funny! Jared good times!!

Last year at Camp!!

Brooklyn, Jessika, Ashley. We are inseperable! Sistas to the bone.

The Mapleton 20th ward girls! Super cute! Our shirts say ARMY and that stands for A Righteous Mormon Youth.

Skit night! Totally fun. Don't mess with the Gangsta group.

Showing out! Being ourselves!

My last year of camp was great! Mom was the 2nd counselor in the Young Women Presidency, so she was at camp, Catie was a 3rd year, Dad was a Priesthood holder, and me. My whole family was there, and all my 'sisters'. Best way to end my years of camp. It is all summoned up in one word. Ashley does it great. Haha