Because our trip to Havasu Falls connected with my Spring break, I was able to stick around for a while with my family, while Kyle went back to Minneapolis to work. Sorry, Kyle! As you can expect, Rosalie was the center of attention in anything we did. And she didn’t mind at all. One … More Baby Animal Days
Last summer, my parents mentioned in passing that they would like to go on a backpacking trip unlike one that we have been on before. Growing up, we always had a youngin or two around that couldn’t go very far, or carry anything too heavy. But now, we children are either adults or teens, perfectly … More Day 1: The Drive Down South
Kyle wasn’t the only one able to get into the mountains on this trip, I got to introduce Rosalie to their beauty, too. Accomanied by my parents and their dog, and Kyle, we took advantage of a beautiful day by going on a hike on the Indian Trail from Ogden Canyon. It has a steep … More To the Mount We Go
In the LDS Church, the blessing day for an infant is a very special occasion. On that day, the infant is presented to the elders of the church, given their name, and blessed through the priesthood power. Because we wanted to have our families present at the time of Rosalie’s blessing, we decided to bless … More Rosalie’s Blessing Day
Due to the birth of our daughter, Kyle and I weren’t able to go on our yearly summer backpack. As the summer drew near it’s close, we started to feel that itch to get in the great outdoors. But, for me that wasn’t going to be a possibility. Having just had a c-section, I couldn’t … More Frederiksen Men Backpack
Kyle stayed a few more days in Idaho, so he could go backpacking with the Frederiksen men (post to follow). Meanwhile, I headed down to Utah to see my family. Along the way, I was able to stop in Pocatello, Idaho to let Rosalie meet her Aunt Marissa. Marissa, like all of my siblings, doted … More Next Stop, Utah!
When our last morning rolled around, we had to make one last effort to get a family photo to work. We were blessed with beautiful weather, and stunning sunshine that finally allowed us to get the shot we needed. After that, it was time to pack up and say goodbye. The trip had flown by, … More Day 5: Goodbye and Hello
We couldn’t spend more than a day down in Southern Utah without going hiking again. And the weather was so great, it would almost be a sin not to. This time, we visited Snow Canyon State Park. In any other state, this would probably be a national park, but because Utah already has so many, … More Day 4: Snow Canyon
Since this was the first time that the Frederiksen’s were all together, an attempt was made for a family picture. My sister-in-law, Andi, is a photographer, so she posed us all and then got some shots. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t behaving. It was windy, and clouds kept interfering with the lighting. After a while of … More Day 3: Exploring St. George
It was overcast, as we drove towards Zion National Park. Perfect hiking weather. Especially for the 10 nieces and nephews in tow. Our first destination was to hike the trail to the start of the Narrows, a deep slot canyon with the Virgin River flowing through it. Everyone was excited and energized at this point, and … More Day 2: Zion National Park
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