Randy's Going Away/James' Birthday Party

Our friend Randy is moving to New Mexico to become a police officer so we decided to give him a proper send off. It was also James' birthday dinner that night. I left my dang camera in the car for dinner but remembered to grab it when we went up cottonwood canyon to roast marshmallows. We had a fun night and all was going well until we were greeted by an officer asking us if we missed the sign at the entrance that said "closed for the winter." Then someone chimed in and said "well it’s not winter anymore." Believe it or not this irritated the officer because apparently, in park ranger circles, winter ends May 30. At this point Adam decided to take matters into his own hands as he told the officer to "calm down sir" LOL. We try to not let Adam be the spokes person for the group if at all possible : ) This made matters worse but for some reason he told us we could finish roasting our marshmallows and to get out. He also decided not to fine us all $150 which was a plus. Not an ideal going away party but after we did have some cake : )




The Girls: Jessica, Sara and Me

Andy getting in on the marshmallow roasting fun

Adam being Adam

Adam, Randy and Malcolm.

Apparently there was a sign : )