Anniversary Adventure

For our anniversary this year we decided to do something a little more adventurous. We took a two and a half day hike up Palasaides Creek though Waterfall Canyon and out Little Elk Creek. It was right around 18 miles and we were out by 10:00 on the third day. It was quite the hike. We camped at the top of the upper lake the first night

and in the bowl at the bottom of Sheep peak the second night.
We saw an unfriendly moose and a snake.
This is Josh in some pretty country below the bridge the upper lake and just past the cabin. It says it's a mile and 2 tenths from the cabin to the upper lake but I don't belive it.

We also saw some wolves (interesting huh). Enjoy the pictures. It really was a lot of fun, and something different. We did get rained on the first day, and hiked through the snow the second day, so I'm really glad I had two pairs of shoes.


This is me in front of the biggest waterfall of the two in waterfall canyon. It was about the 19th of June when we were there and spring was just barely coming to that valley.

Josh at the top aprox. 9 thousand feet.


Me at the top of a pretty scary climb. Josh was kicking steps and we climbed up stuff steep enough that you could reach out your arm while in a standing position and touch the mountain in front of you.

Birthday Season

In our house we have a season of birthdays. There are 3 within a 2 week period. So here are the birthday cake pictures, except for mine which we forgot to take a picture of, don't worry you're not missing much.




Wyatt had a lot of fun. He is going through a Thomas the Train phase. Josh has always loved boats so I printed off a picture of a schooner off the computer and copied it free-hand on to the cake.



Here is a video, he still has a little trouble blowing out the candles. All those in the video who don't want to be, I apologize.

Josh's Mom does a combined birthday party for Wyatt, Josh and I. I don't have any pictures of the cake it was pretty interesting. Here is a picture of the balloons the next day. Ella was in balloon heaven.

And fun was had by all

Happy Birthday Ella !

The cake was made of creamfilled cupcakes. They were pretty good. Way too much frosting because I had to use it as a crack filler but it was pretty good.


She loves to sit on boxes. This one was her birthday present. Pretty cute!

Here is a video at the birthday party. We had a combined one with Cousin Brynn. Lots of family in attendance. Including Jack the infamous dog. He goes by many names, Jackie do right, Jack the crack, all very original for the Jack Russel Terrier from Aus. He loves balloons some would call it cruel but it makes for great party fun.



They love to swing! They both actually like to swing together better. I think they feel more safe. This picture is at Manito park. They have a great park.



This one is for Aunt Julie she keeps the kids well outfitted in Vandal gear. Thanks!


This is Josh at Treaty rock. It is a fun place with a great old merry go round. you know the ones you spin. It was great. Wyatt didn't like it though.





My mom and sister came to visit over conference weekend and we had a lot of fun. Oh

A video of Ella laughing in the swing it's great.

Which do you think is Store bought?

Without cheating ell me which you think is bought from the store and why. Strictly for quality control. (There are two pictures of each piece)






How well do you think they match?

Now scoll down and look at which is our and tell me how much you think it is worth.

I would love any sort of feed back positive or negative. We hope to have some sort of website soon even if it is just another blog.

FYI I mixed the stain this is not a color you can buy at home depot. The spindles are held in place by a little square hole that Josh chiseled by hand.

Look What Josh Did!!

Well here is is Werill Woodworks first piece of furniture. Josh did a lot of it by hand and earned enough on it to go buy some tools to do it for him next time. I did the finish and over all we are very happy with it. We learned a lot and hope to improve with each piece we do.

From a distance and Josh's parent's house.

From the top. You can see the color and the wood grain. It is quarter sawn white oak.

Up close.

More pictures to follow as long as a comparison to a Stickly piece.