Bingham Canyon Mine (Kennecott / Rio Tinto Copper Mine)

 This morning we visited the world's largest human-made excavation and deepest open-pit mine.

Douglas's first baseball game

 Douglas had his first baseball game this afternoon. He's learning the game quickly! Despite the fact that I think baseball is extremely boring, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Douglas play.

Douglas with his teammates prior to the start of the game.

Douglas with his teammates during a short, post-game chat with their coach, Coach Kent.

Penny, Douglas, Diana

Penny's first softball game

 Penny played in her first softball game today. She hit the ball both times she got up to bat!

Our neighbor, Luke Johnson, came with us to cheer for Penny.

Luke, Penny, Diana

Diana's first soccer game

 Diana had her first soccer game today. She scored three goals!

Sam, Penny, Diana, and Douglas (in the back with the LEGO hat). Justin Miller (father of Gentry, who is Diana's teammate and neighbor) is on the left side of the photo.

Gentry is to Diana's right in this photo.

Fishing

 I drove up to Sundance with Jarem, Gideon, Maxwell, and Denali today to give the kids (Douglas, Penny, and Diana) their first fishing experience. They had a great time playing with their cousins and spending time in nature. Jarem caught one fish and the children got to feel it before they returned it to the water.

Jarem showing the kids how to prepare the fishing pole.

Penny, Douglas, Jarem, Maxwell

A couple of nearby cabin renters allowed us to use their swings and treehouse while we were at the river. I spent a few minutes chatting with one of the renters (a man from Colombia). Jarem caught the fish while I was chatting, which is why I don't have any photos of the fish.

Diana and Douglas

Denali, Gideon, Penny, Diana, Maxwell, Douglas, Jarem

Gideon doing some posing.

Diana

I think the kids enjoyed climbing the mountain as much as anything else.