Fourwheeling in the Canyonlands

Last of the Robbers Roost Outlaws

We were excited to head to Moab for this book signing! Why? Because this isn't just an exciting part of Utah's rich history, it is part of my heritage, my family! Bill Tibbetts, the last of the Robbers Roost outlaws was my Great-Grandfather!

My Grandpa, Ray Tibbetts, worked very hard in bringing life to this story.

"In the early 1900s much of southern Utah was still untamed, unnamed and unexplored. To a bold adventurous boy like Bill Tibbetts, the place was magic. Cowboys still bucked-out wild horses and chased renegade bands of Indians that skulked through mountain shadows or up canyons cradling ancient cliff dwellings.

The story of Bill Tibbetts, who overcame the travails of being a wanted man in a hostile land, is a nostalgic read of hard times in the old west. This book is an exciting tale of one-man's journey; his grit, his gumption, his loyalty to the land and family."

The Outlaw Cave on the Robbers Roost was used by Bill Tibbetts and Tom Perkins in 1924.

I love this picture of my Grandpa! (Ray Tibbetts, son of Bill Tibbetts)

Author: Tom McCourt

Below are the links of where to buy it and more information about the book in a news article.

http://www.cnha.org/product.cfm?id=67F84CFA-3048-C277-1143EF03215E77A5

http://www.standard.net/topics/features/2010/06/19/last-robbers-roost-outlaws-desperado-dad-devoted-family-man

Book Signing

My (adorable) Grandpa signing books

An Afternoon at Dear Creek

We LoVe GrAnDmA!

Retreat!

One of my best friends, Jen, invited me on a Ward Relief Society retreat they were having up in the mountains east of Heber. It was a much needed time away (and the first time I left since Ry was born)!
Jen and I had so much fun huddling around the fire trying to stay warm and drinking hot chocolate (it was COLD and I wasn't fully prepared!) and getting a chance to just hang out without kids. It was wonderful!

We stayed in cabins that had little heaters (luckily!) and stayed up late playing games.
(Mindy, me, Jen)
Note to self: Don't forget to bring a PUMP when you are nursing and will be leaving your baby for several consecutive feedings! You will be in PAIN if you don't!
(Needless to say, we RUSHED home!)
Thanks, Jen for the fun get away! :)

Everyday Details

I absolutely love when they sit close together without poking or hitting each other!

"What? We are always perfect angels!"

"Tickle Tickle!" (One of Ry's first words!)

I love this chubby cheeked baby! Cohen took this pic while eating lunch.

Finger PAINT! (What a beautiful boy!)

The boys really love playing with the dogs!
Izzy and Lilly are pretty great with them too thankfully!