Monroe Mountains

This 24th holiday we headed for the mountains of Monroe. What a beautiful area with TONS of wildlife. We were able to enjoy the weekend with friends and family. We had an excellent camping spot thanks to Dave and the weather was awesome at a bombing 70 degrees - surely beats the 100 degree weather (especially when you're pregnant).

This is the group at lunch

We were even lucky enough to have Grandma Judy come with us for a couple days.

The kids found a shelter and turned it into their "fort". It's so nice to let your kids run around in mother nature - everybody gets along so well.

The kids are covering their eyes playing the "monster game".

Yes, scary, we're in big trouble with this kid. All week long all Mase wanted to do was ride the wheeler. He was even offering the other kids rides but we told him he's not quite qualified to give rides yet :) Around in circles he went...

The kids were sure excited to see some wild critters. The elk were everywhere. We got a kick out of the calves talking to their mothers.

Saturday we headed to Monroe Peak - Elevation 11,226'. We felt like we were on top of the world.

One of the few pictures of Matt.

While on top of the peak we came across a slew of lady bugs. They were everywhere. Matt was so determined to get a picture of one of the kids with a lady bug on their face. Bailey was the bravest and this is what we came up with.

Here is our Maser trying to act macho and not smile. We love Mase!

Panorama view from Monroe Peak.