Record-Breaking Snowfall

 

Poncho House Ruins

 

These ruins are near Mexican Hat, on the Navajo Reservation, and the way in is not advertised. Most people who get there are led by a guide. After our hike we almost got snowed in at the remote Valley of the Gods Bed and Breakfast which is highly recomended....built by an early Mormon pioneer.

Snow Days

 

We love snow days! Doesn't take much snow for school to get canceled in Arizona, and if the roads are icy, school might not even start until 10:00.

Squirrel Watching

 

Flagstaff has the cutest long-eared squirrels ever, and Tim the cat likes to watch them. This year, one of them discovered the delectable taste of pumpkin. Grandma recently cracked us up..."Oh, it's a bunny......no it's a skunk...no, a squirrel!"

Waputki

 

Waputki National Monument has some amazing ruins. Good driving practice for Karli on windy roads that go forever in the middle of nowhere! Next time I think we would start at Sunset Crater, then do the whole loop, seeing ruins along the way.

Elk Hunting

 

Luckily for Julie, Elk aren't as skiddish as deer. They just stand there looking confused. We had the picture perfect hunt on the first day of hunting season. Came over a grassy knoll way up high on the north-east side of the peaks at sun-up to find a whole herd. Sam and Julie both got an elk, then Julie cried and apologized to hers.

Brianhead Trails

 

These downhill trails at Brianhead Ski Resort in Southern Utah were Mom's favorite - great for the whole family, but gorgeous and challenging. Grandpa and Grandma Hull stayed in the condo with us, and dropped us off at the top of the mountain many times. We ate Sam's birthday cake on the most perfect hillside overlooking Cedar Breaks.