Ely family St. Louis trip and visit with Daniel and Dixie's family Sept. 18-21, 2008

At Daniel's house

Jon, Derek, Breanna, Hannah, Erin, Caitlin, Sean

At the Mississippi river

The flooding of the river, look at the trees below the water, where the flags stand is a stage

a capsule to ride in up to the top of the Arch

inside by the museum

at the base of the Arch

The sun shining so brightly on the arch it is almost invisible

This is the Smith-Ely park! :)

Derek's 9th birthday

We celebrated Derek's 9th birthday at the local arcade. It was a great party with all his friends and with our little family.

House we are looking at

Ely family hike and exploration of the Timpanogos Cave August 23, 2008

At the beginning of our family adventure to hike to the Timpanogos Cave

On our 1 mile hike to the cave, almost there. It was a very steep hike but well worth it!

Our family with our wonderful cave guide

Just before entering into the cave. There were two doors added to keep the climate of the cave as natural as possible by keeping out the wind

This is the biggest room of the cave

More great scenery in the Timpanogos Cave

The stalagtight behind us is the "Heart of the Timpanogos Cave"

Our family trip to Ouray and Silverton Colorado Augus 6 and 7, 2008

At the very relaxing beautiful natural hot springs of Ouray Colorado

Enjoying the beautiful flowers

Just outside a cave with Jessie James and Indiana Jones :)

Our time at the Silverton Jail :)

Our stage coach ride courtesy of Sonny and Cher

The "Hogwart's Express" in Silverton

Hannah, Derek and Mom seeing beautiful golden colors

Mom and Dad

Hannah, Derek and Dad up by the water fall

Hannah and Mommy

Daddy and Derek

David and Stacy