Moon Lake… Wikipedia says: “Moon Lake is a high mountain reservoir on the south slope of the High Uintas in Duchesne County, Utah. Recreation management is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, as the lake is part of the Ashley National Forest.” – I think that’s boring. Moon Lake is probably the coolest thing within 50 miles of the little town of Duchesne (pronounced ”dooshane” which I think is an accurate portmanteau of “douche” and “pain”.). Its pretty much one of the prettiest reservoirs in the unintas. I say this because I’m pretty sure all the other lakes in the uintas are actual lakes.

All that nonsense aside, Kristin’s family goes to moon lake every year. And its definitely something on our to do list every summer. This years highlights included: excellent pictures of a whistle pig, bug catching, sitting in camp chairs, and going on walks. heh We found some pretty crazy looking mushrooms too. Here are the pictures I deemed worthy of the internets.

And to finish, I just cant wait for all our camping trips we have planned.  Ilwaco… We will be there soon, and you’ll hear us coming!

My Uncle Kim passed away this week and it has been rough on everyone.  I just hope everyone turns out ok.  And I’d like to think he’s in a better place now. The viewing and funeral went very well.  It was odd, because I came out of the funeral knowing him better than when he was still here.  We heard so many stories that made everyone laugh from “The pig man of Alpine” to his stories growing up with his sister and brothers and friends.  It makes me wish that I knew him a little better.  The most I knew of him was his dirty jokes at family parties and the stories about him and my cousin Brandon… And now I know him better.

 Kim Clyde Turner 1953 ~ 2010 Kim Clyde Turner, age 57 of Alpine, Utah died June 18, 2010 in Highland, Utah. He was born May 22, 1953 in Lehi, Utah, son of Clyde A. and Ann Chidester Turner. Kim was married to Sherry Olson for 17 years, later divorced but still remaining friends. Later married Melissa Kellum. Kim was a general contractor and a successful businessman in Utah for over 30 years. He was a friend to everyone and was always there for anyone that needed help. He was an avid outdoorsman and a devoted son, father, grandfather, and brother. Survived by his mother, Ann Alora, father, Clyde A. Turner, children: John (Leticia) Turner, Lesa (Robert) Milsom, Chad A. Turner, and Brandon Turner, Alexandra (Jonathan) Pardew; eight grandchildren; brothers and sister, Kris (Toni) Turner, Jay (Cathi) Turner, and Lora (Lloyd) Stinson.

We had to say goodbye to another one of our little ratties. Pearl. She was so great! She was so sweet from the day we brought her googlie eyes and Java home from Boise and was friends with everyone.  She was so fun and crazy wild. She was always there ready for pets and treats every morning and when when we would get home from work.  My favorite was her giving you kisses when you scratched her little scruffy butt… And that was about the only time you could get her to hold still, she wasn’t much of a snuggler… much more of a treat snatcher and hoarder.   But she was a trooper through sickness and surgeries she was always ready to jump back in the house and run in her wheel.  She always loved the adventure of new treats and new areas to run and hide in. We love you Pearl. And miss you.

THANKS EVERYONE!    P.S.  And thank you troy for the sweet shades.