The Joe Young Family 2019

A Week Up in Utah

We were not planning on going up to Utah this summer because we were planning on going up in the Fall for Jill's wedding.  But, as the summer went on I found myself longing to see family still.  Mike had to work so the kids and I packed up and made the trek up to SLC.  It was a really long drive by the time we got to ST. George I was tired of driving.  Jason drove some of the way, which helped a lot!

We hiked up to Donut Falls one afternoon!

 Jason got to go golfing with his two Grandpa's.  I hope he always remember this!

 Lots and lots of cousin time!

 Fish pond with the Schwitzer side

 Emmy and Lucy

 The trip would not be complete without a cousin dance of some type!

Utah was beautiful as usual this time of year!  We were so glad we took the time to go up!

 It was actually really cool up in Utah!  It was a nice break from our 100 degree weather!  One afternoon we headed down to temple square to walk around.

We always love a good visit with the Derricks.  The girls had a sleepover with them and had a blast!

Happy Father's Day 2019

 Happy Father's Day to the greatest man around!  For his big day we got him a new Camp Chef smoker.  We enjoyed some yummy smoked ribs that day made by the man!  Mike is an unbelievable Dad.  I hope our children always remember how lucky they are to have him!

Church Camps

 The week after school got out it was time to go to Girl's Camp and Young Men's Camp.  Eliza and Anne got to go camping in SanDiego for their girls camp.  They spent time at the beach, went to the temple, and the Mormon Battalion historic site.  They had such a great time with the other girls from our ward!

 Mike and Jason went to Moab!  They went mountain biking, and river rafting and just had an amazing time!  Lots of crazy stories from this trip that will be told for years.  I was so grateful the Mike was able to be with Jason on this trip!

Lucy and I held the fort down at home.  We welcomed a new mattress for Mike and I that week.  Lucy and I had nightly sleepovers on it!  I had such fun time being with my Lu Lu!

Last Day of School Pictures

 So long 10th grade for Jason!

 Good bye 8th grade for Anne!  Last year of Middle school for her.

 Eliza loved her 5th grade teacher Ms. Mahon.

 Goodbye to 2nd grade for Lucy.  She had a hard teacher this year so she was happy to move on!

So long 5th grade for Eliza!

We are ready for summer break!!

Memorial Day

 For Memorial Day we headed up to Payson to explore.  We were so glad that we had because we really enjoyed getting up into the mountains.  It felt like we were back in Utah and it only took us about an hour to get there.  It was really cold up in Payson this day.  We wore coats, drank hot chocolate and just enjoyed hiking, fishing, and being in nature.  It was such a fun day!

 We hiked down to this fun water wall!

 Out on the rim!  It was so windy up there!

 Love this kid!

 Eliza was freezing!!

Sweet Lucy!

Little things in May

 Having fun with filters with Lucy one evening

 Emma stopped by for a visit while she was on her way to Israel with a friend.  It was fun to have her around for a day!

Jacob also got engaged to Kate in May!  Excited to add a new member to our family!

Lucy learned to snorkel in the pool this month too!