On the Wind Cave Trail

Today before we went to the temple to work, I decided I would seek to find a place that could be nearlly as spiritual to me.  I decided to head for Logan Canyon and a take a four mile hike up the mountain to the Wind Caves.  I had heard about them, but had never been there before.  The morning air was crisp and clear and the views were spectacular and the "caves" interesting.  The hike took me up the mountain side to a point about a thousand feet higher than the trailhead.  It was great exercise and very rejuvinating to body and soul.  I got home about 1;PM, ate a hearty meal, and spent the rest of the day in the Logan Temple arriving home tonight about 10 PM. It has been a wonderful day.  I am so thankful for good health, reasonably strong, legs, lungs and heart and eyes with which to see the magnificent world we live in, and to feel close to my maker.  I hope all of you had a wonderful day as well.  You are always on my mind.  I love my family.

Psalms that have help to shape my life

"I will lead you in all the best pathways of life." Psalms 52:8

 

"He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He resoreth my soul.  He leadeth me in the paths of righeousness."

 Psalms 23:2-3

"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you"

Psalms 55:22

In my life I have tried to live by these precepts and teach my own children to see the beauties of nature and in them to learn the

 important truths that are revealed through the wonders of creation.

Now, in the autumn of my life, it brings me untold joy to retrace these footsteps at the invitation of my own children.  You will never know how much it means to me to be with you in the presence of Him, who has created it all for the benfit of His children.  Thanks for allowing me to tag along today.  I love to be with you, I am better for it.  and I will try to become even better.Thank you so much!

For the Beauty of the Earth

Today, I packed a lunch a set out to see if I could find some of the beauties of nature.  I didn't have to go far as Logan Canyon is ablaze with the colors of autumn.  Then, I continued on over to Bear Lake where I found a place to go hiking along the foot hills above the Lake's west side.  There the views were incredible.  I like to take extended hikes like this, beacuse it gives me solitude and brings me closer to my maker.  Indeed,  from the hills above the Lake, sitting on a rock and contemplating creation it seemed as though, I could almost reach out and touch the face of God, How great He is!!!!!!!!

Love you all,  Grandpa Bart

Family Get-together

Last Saturday we had a little get-together over at Reed and Lorraine's home at Bear Lake West.  All of my siblings were there.  It was good to see them and enjoy a little time together.  We had a great meal and always enjoy the wonderful views from their place.  Reed and Lorraine truly live in a gorgeous place, especially at this time of the year when the leaves are putting on their autumn colors.  I want to go back through Logan Canyon and then hike along the ridge above Bear Lake west and on to the South in about a week when the colors are at their peak.  It is truly a magnificent sight.  I'll send a few pictures (imagine that) later. I hope the skies are clear with just a few fluffy clouds floating on the horizon. Am I picky or what?

Yesterday, I went over to Montpelier to do a little yard work and a small repair job on the carport roof at the house.  The sale looks like it's still a go, though we haven't signed the papers or recieved payment.  I wont count my chickens until they are hatched, but we are encouraged.  They are even tearing down one of the homes to make room for the new business which will be involved in the 1031 exchange of which the sale of our home is a part.  I'll miss the place.  The people up there have had a big impact in our lives and the lives of our family.

Biker Dudes

LOTAJA IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Who'd have guessed it would have turned out like this when we bought those first little bicycles and taught them how to ride up and down Second Street in Montpelier about 35 years ago?  Now they are turning gray and getting ready for LOTAJA (206 miles from Logan to Jackson.) UHHG!

Will  it go like this?  Notice the back tire.

Will it go like this, brothers riding together for a cause?

Or will it go like this?  Early onset Hypothermia and waiting for the ambulance?  Let's hope not!!!

Irregardless, we are proud of them.  What I wouldn't give to be in that kind of shape!  We wish you well!!!

The Baptism Kids

Saturday, September 5th was a special day in our family.  Our two eight year olds were baptized by their fathers.  They became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and recieived the gift of the Holy Ghost.  This is a very important first step and we are so very proud of both of you.  Unfortunately, we haven't learned how to be in two places at one time, so we took the easy way out and went to Ethan's baaptism in Hyrum, but you Colorado Eborn's can rest assured that are large part of our hearts and minds were in Pueblo with Halle and her family.  We love you both very much and hope you will always remember this special day in your lives.

Another Day in Paradise

We decided to take a little vacation trip to Yellowstone Park this past week.  Of course we have been there before, but it never ceases to amaze me who beautiful and powerful this earth really is.  I think I could spend months in the Park and never see all there is to see or do all the things I'd like to do.  We didn't have to rough it at all as we stayed at Worldmark West Yellowstone, which was a wonderful facility located right at the entrance of the Park.

We stayed the first night with Brenda and Dean in St. Anthony.  It was good to see them and we enjoyed our visit.  They suggested that we take the Scenic Byway on the way to West Yellowstone, which we did.

The picture above is of Iris at Mesa Falls on the Henry's Fork of the Snake River.

As we drove through Island Park and Yellowstone and saw the beautiful rivers and lakes, I found myself making mental plans for another trip, with the only agenda being fly fishing.  I wonder if I could talk anyone into going with me.

While we were in Yellowstone I was able to get "high" with my Sweetheart.  Really high.  Of course being with her is always a high for me.

We traveled in our vintage "Pimpmobile".  It beat the heck out of a covered wagon.

Here is my Georgia Peach coming down the stairway at Worldmark West Yellowstone.

A trip to Yellowstone would not be complete without a stop at Old Faithful. 

The hot pots and geysers seemed to be especially colorful this time around

The Artist  here certainly knew what He was doing.  Just amazingly beautiful.

The same artist created the love of my life.  I am so greatful.

I wonder how many hungry trout are  lurking in these waters.

We didn't camp here, but I had fond memories of staying here with some of the grandkids a couple of years ago.  Last time I took a picture of Maddie B by this sign.  This time I made Iris pose.  Can you remember the marshallows stuck to your smiling face at our camp here, Maddie?

Here I am at the overlook of Upper Mesa Falls.

A little man made intrusion into the beauties of nature, but can you imagine a more beautiful setting for a boat ride.  This picture shows the Marina at Colter Bay on Jackson Lake and Mount Moran in the background.