We love living in Utah for fall! I tend to get a little panicky around autumn because in the past, we've only lived in whatever state we're in for 2-3 years. Fall is my favorite season and it's fleeting as it is, so knowing that I'm only going to get a few chances to soak it in has me feeling like we need to go explore ALL the leaves in ALL the nearby places. Washington was especially gorgeous in the fall, and I didn't get to enjoy as many PNW autumns as I would have liked. But we're here in beautiful Utah now, and I'm reminding myself that we are here for the long haul so I don't have to drive up every single canyon to see every single leaf changing. But it won't stop me from hitting a few of the greats.
Over the weekend we drove through Big Cottonwood Canyon to do a little family hike around Silver Lake. What an experience! I don't think I've driven up Big Cottonwood Canyon...ever? before this? Which is shocking but of course it was so lovely. The leaves were perfect. The little .9-mile hike along the boardwalk going around the lake was amazing with kids. 10/10, would recommend.
Because Alice is skipping her nap so frequently lately, I don't have much else to report. Free time is fleeting. If I ever happen to find extra time I usually spend it mulling over which of our pictures to put on what walls in our next house. Something that feels fun but also somewhat productive. Speaking of our house, they started putting sheetrock up! Now the rooms are really starting to take shape. And now for some pictures from our week:
^^My little jaunt up American Fork canyon on Saturday morning. This is my ideal way to spend a morning.