Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend was just what I needed, a mix of friends, family, 

getting away for a day, pool time, bbq's and a bit of shopping because I can't 

miss an opportunity for a good sale.

Early Saturday morning some girlfriends and I drove

to Wyoming for the Fort Bridger Rendezvous, you can read about it here. My friend Katie

is from Wyoming and her family has a tradition of having

loads of friends over to her parents house to eat delicious food prepared

by her mom who is an amazing cook and to then head over to the Rendezvous. This was my

third year going and it was just as fun and entertaining as I remembered in years past.

It's nice to just get away, even if for a day to the quiet country and have a minute to 

slow down and breathe it all in, which we did.

^^First corn-dog I've had in years, it was hand-dipped and delish!

On Monday we ended the end of summer and holiday weekend 

with a big bbq and pool party with my family.

We had a good time swimming and soaking up the sun before the

weather changes and we welcome the autumn weather, which

of course I'm also excited about!

Labor Day at home, Part II

It was nice spending some time 

at home just relaxing.

I had promised my nieces a while ago

we'd have a sleepover at my place

over Labor Day weekend and they

were thrilled, especially since it was

their first one ever.

We stayed up late watching Monster's Inc., 

with some popcorn {a must}and they 

were so excited to stay up till late.

The next morning we

went out to breakfast with two of my 

brothers and then stopped off to get some pastries.

The day ended with a picnic up the canyon

and walking by the river admiring

all of the foliage that was beginning.

I can't believe the trees are starting to change

color so early this year, but I'm not

complaining, I'm ready to welcome 

some cooler temperatures.

Labor Day in the country, Part I

Forewarning:

Lot's of pictures, but there

were just too many good ones to pick from.

I spent half of Labor Day weekend in Wyoming 

and the other half at home in Utah.

Wyoming was charming like 

the good ol' west usually is, and

quite hospitable.

As mentioned in previous posts, 

a bunch of friends and I were invited

to stay at my good friends home where

we dined like kings and queens, 

and partook of the Fort Bridger Rendezvous.

It's like taking a step back into the 1800's when 

fur trapping was abundant and the old west

was booming with settlers from everywhere.

It's truly entertaining and I always leave

a bit more educated on how people used

to live...

makes me ever so grateful for the modern 

amenities I have.