American Fork Canyon

We took a family outing up American Fork Canyon to enjoy what was left of our "nice" weather and spend some quality family time together. All around we had a really enjoyable time being together as a family and out in nature.

We couldn't believe that the leaves had started to change. It was absolutely beautiful. There was every color from read to purple on the side of the mountain.

Yes, let me address this then you can enjoy the rest of the pictures. Mom wasn't too prepared for the windy fall weather. Luckily she had brought an extra shirt for herself that was transformed into a tuque for Marcus. Hey, it kept his ears and head warm! Unfortunately it was bright pink...

Unfortunately, I didn't have anything for the hands. But Marcus thought he was pretty cool putting them in his pockets.

On the trail...

The boys were much happier to be back in the car. It got colder and more windy on our way back to the car. We had to have the heater on high and defrost for a few minutes.

So being too cold outside we decided to drive the alpine loop. It takes you through the canyon past Sundance and you end up in Orem. If anyone has ever driven with Jon you know he is fast and crazy and this was no exception. Especially on the curvy roads he thinks he is on the hills of France in his Maserati! Well, halfway into our drive Marcus started telling us his tummy hurt.. So for the next half hour I kept asking him if he was hungry (you know Marcus, he hadn't eaten anything all day...) Just as we were coming out of the canyon he started screaming and threw-up all over himself... ( luckily I guess he had only had milk in the last few hours...) Of course after that he felt much better! But...

Thank goodness we had the PINK SHIRT!!!