The valley has been filled with a mid-tone color of gray as days of inversion, smog and fog are the rule. Nearly everyone you meet is negatively affect by the day after day of gray and gunk. If the sun deems to show itself it last only an hour or two and so, we decided to head up in search of an all day sun.
Friday afternoon we headed out of the muck and into the true blue sky. We stopped at Silver Fork to see if the deck was available and, even though it had been awhile, they gave us a warm and friendly greeting. Not only did we have the deck to ourselves, but a new firepit was started in case we needed the warmth.
At first we were unsure of the bright object in the sky, but it wasn't long before it caused us to shed our coats and happily while away the afternoon with orb of life warming our faces.
No matter the direction, the views are spectacular, with dark green forests, bones of aspens, and pure white snow covered mountains contrasting against the stunning blue sky. We felt very fortunate to have this wonderland in our backyard and even more fortunate to spend a workday afternoon doing nothing.
Milestones loom...post number 1800 is next, comment number 60,000 could happen within days (with your help), and my 7th Bloggiversary is March 1st, only a month away. There could be prizes involved, if I can get my act together. Thank you for being here with me.
What a spectacular sky! I'm glad you had some restoration time in one of your favorite spots. :)
Posted by: DebbieB | January 31, 2011 at 02:25 PM
Beautiful day! So much to celebrate!
Posted by: Kym | January 31, 2011 at 03:09 PM
It looks beautiful up there. I'm glad you got out and had such a wonderful day.
Posted by: Karen | January 31, 2011 at 03:38 PM
Our visit to Silver Fork was one of the highlights of my time out there with you. Didn't we laugh and have a good time? I'm so happy you were able to enjoy it this weekend!
xoxo
Posted by: Kim | January 31, 2011 at 04:46 PM
Glad for the good start to the new year. Wishing you all the best for 2011!
Posted by: Sharlene | January 31, 2011 at 05:44 PM
Oh, I miss Utah. And Park City and Deer Valley and Guardsman Pass (which is probably closed by now) and Silver Fork. And Carina.
Posted by: Marcia | January 31, 2011 at 06:37 PM
Wahoo! for the sunshine! I can almost feel the warmth coming through your pictures. Seven years? That's a fantastic achievement! And all the above comments say it all; Thank you for blogging so brilliantly!
Posted by: jill | January 31, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Sun! I dislike this time of year, mostly because of the missing sun.... Yours is beautiful!
Posted by: janna | January 31, 2011 at 10:40 PM
what a gorgeous day that must have been!
wow - Carole 6 years, you seven, and me also 6 years this summer. it's been a wonderful run of time, eh?
Posted by: Teyani | February 01, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Such a treat to see the beautiful views with you... thanks for continuing to blog! I let my 6th anniversary pass quietly in December, but am sure glad I started and that we connected through blogging.
Posted by: Birdsong | February 02, 2011 at 09:31 PM
60K!! Amazing to think about that.
Posted by: Laurie | February 02, 2011 at 10:09 PM