Fathers and Sons Campout

Friday May 22nd saw the Aspen Meadows Third Ward converge on campsite #2 at the Diamond Fork Campgrounds. Bradley and I arrived around 4pm to finding it raining slightly. There were only a couple of other father and son teams when we arrived. We bravely put our tent up in the rain and then went back to the van to change into warmer clothing. We left Spanish Fork and it was 80 degrees. We drove 25 minutes to the campsite and it was barely 60 when we got there. The rain decided to let up and stop within half an hour of us putting up our tent. We should have waited out the rain but we didn't. Slowly other teams found there way to the site and by 8pm we had a large crowd gathered. I have included as many photos as I could. I tried to get every family that went and came pretty close. If I missed anyone I apologize. That evening Bishop Woodbrey delivered a wonderful message to boys and their fathers. It was nice to hear the silence as he spoke. By 9pm night had settled in and many activities were under way. Some of the boys played with a soccer ball that lit up and was hard to follow but fun to throw. Some decided to call it a day and retired to their tents. Not sure how quickly they would get to sleep with the commotion in the camp. Other sat around the fire and shared stories or just chatted the night away. Bradley and I finally retired around 11pm. It did not take long until we were both sound asleep. I woke numerous times throughout the night to make sure Bradley had not fallen off the air mattress or was not cold. We woke early and left the tent a little before 7am. There were boys already stirring in the camp and had the fire going. The morning was chilly but not cold. Not long after we woke others woke also. Soon breakfast was in full flight and the anticipation by some was almost unbearable. The morning was then left to cleaning up the campsite, packing away our gear and participating in a few games. Some went for a hike, shoot the bb gun or again just sit around the fire and enjoy the beauty of nature. Bradley and I left around 10am and headed for home.

Fathers and Sons is a great tradition and there are many that look forward to this trip. It is almost a pity we only hold it once year. There are no expectation with the camping trip as it always has been and will continue to be a memorable experience.

Craig and Jackson Mortenson

Jeff and Walker Jones - Jake was still sleeping

Steven, Tyler and Wyatt Swasey

Steven and Taylor Parkin

Austin and Daylen Bushmen. Scarlet was not too happy to see this shot.

Austin shooting with his dad with Tex looking on.

Marksman Bradley

Morley clan

Matt Shockley with his boys Jackson, Hayden and Alec

Josh and Ethan Binks enjoying a manly breadfast burrito

Ray and Jake Guenther

Rich and Jared Kotter

Presidency cooking breakfast for the hungry group

Part of the manly breakfast. Sausage, Milk and Chocolate milk.

Blake Barrett and Steve Swasey cooking. Don't worry folks it is steam not smoke.

Michael and one of the Graham boys. Sorry but I don't remember if this is Michael or Porter.

I am not sure who had more fun making the scary face, Ryan or Coleman (Crocket)

Daylen Bushmen with Tex

Bradley and I spotted this dead snake on the side of the road as we were looking for a place to shoot the bb gun.

Matt and Alec Shockley with Blake Packer

Wayne Woodfield with his boys Daniel and Benjamin

Mike and Boston Brower

Almost forgot about me and Bradley.

Mike Ward with James

Craig and Jackson roasting mallows

The only shot i got of Blake and Jamison Barrett but I got it.

James and Ethan Packer

Daylen Bushmen with two of his boys, Conner and Brady

David and Mark Ahrens

Tyler and Walker Atkin

Priesthood gathering. (l-r) Scott Brown, Craig Mortenson, Kelly Woodbrey and Mike Brower

Tim and Caleb Pollock. This one's for you Lisa as I did not see Tim with a camera. lol

Nick and Caden Parcell

Caleb Pollock looking for a place to park his chair.

Bishop Kelly Woodbrey with son Isaac

Isaac kept on coming back for mallows

Rich and Jared Kotter playing catch

We either need the instructions or our wives.

Mark Ahrens. Looks like he is ready to eat his hand.

Ethan Packer and the Bushman boys playing football

Jonathan Woodbrey

Taylor Rowley

Bradley and his 47th smore. Ok he only had a couple

Tyler Atkin, Rick Ivie and Ryan Crocket

Shawn Rowley showing Tanner Woodbrey the fine art of mallow roasting

Fathers and Sons always brings out the boys under the age of 12 that are pyros

Ryan and Coleman Crocket - before I knew I was taking pictures of everyone.

Isabella Moves On To The First Grade - Part 1

I have tried for hours to upload videos from Isabella's kindergarten graduation but it is just not working right for me. I think I will try to see if I can get the 3 videos in seperate posts. So the titles will show part1, part2 and part3. Here we go.

Alyssa White - 5th Grade Talent Show

Alyssa at her 5th Grade Talent Show on Thursday. It was hard to hold the camera still from the goose bumps. I am so glad she signed up on her own to sing in front of all the parents and all of the 5th grade. She practiced everyday and sometimes multiple times to make sure she was ready. To hear her practice was good but to hear it on stage was something special. Yes I am a proud father. As you can see from the video Alyssa is not very comfortable in front of people yet. However, once she felt comfortable singing she really took off. Well done Alyssa. I love you.