As I mentioned last week, we headed to Park City on Thursday morning… part of an annual trip we take, that always coincides with TJ’s birthday.

It’s always much anticipated because it’s the one time of the year we get to experience a true fall season- where the leaves turn spectacular colors (I always joke that the leaves go from green to brown in So. Cal- and that’s how you know fall has arrived…), the air is crisp, and it just feels like fall (very eloquently stated, but I feel like it’s the best way to describe it…). And it didn’t disappoint this time around.

We arrived mid afternoon on Thursday to the most beautiful yellow and orange leaves, and a chilly night that required cozy layers as we headed out to roast s’mores with the girls… and from there the weekend progressed. We did activities this trip we haven’t in the past (mainly because of the girl’s capabilities)- hiked Bloods Lake (also recommend Bonanza Flat Trail- we did that last year), took electric bikes out for a long ride (we rented from Magnum Bike Rentals Park City… and highly recommend). The girls worked towards merit badges that the hotel was offering (we stayed at the Montage, and have always found it to be very kid friendly, with their own on site bowling alley)…. so there was a lot of bowling, archery, and various outdoor activities… and when the trip was over everyone was sad to see it come to an end. Always a sign of a good time.

I’m sharing some of the highlights below… along with a few favorite breakfast spots (you can’t miss them when you’re in town), along with outfits we wore.

And now I’m off the finish reading “The Luckiest Girl Alive” before turning in for the night. I wasn’t sure about it after the first chapter, but now I’m engrossed in it and can’t wait to see what happens… and once I’m finished I’ll watch the Netflix movie (it’s what prompted me to read the book).

I hope everyone has a wonderful day ahead!
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(Kept it comfortable and warm for a quick morning flight… lounge pants, tank, duster, sneakers)

(Arrived in time for s’mores and happy hour… scarf, jeans, sweater)

(Morning breakfast at one of our favorite spots, Harvest… their banana bread is amazing…. leggings, jacket (this season’s version), socks, sneakers)

(Family hike to Bloods Lake- this was about a 4 mile roundtrip hike- with some steeper elevations towards the end… but overall family friendly… the last photo is indicative of how the last mile of the hike went, haha…)

(Then the girls were working on earning merit badges from the hotel (the hike being one of them), so we spent the late afternoon doing archery…)

(Friday night’s cozy outfit… sweater, cardigan and jeans linked above)

(Saturday morning breakfast at FiveSeed… highly recommend…vest)

(Then we rented electric bikes for an 8 mile ride… it was so beautiful… then we stopped for lunch at Windy Ridge Cafe…)

(Last s’mores of the trip… preceded by more bowling and archery…. sweater, jeans, socks)

(We were so tired Saturday night we opted for take-out pizza…we’ve always been a fan of Fuego…)

(Repeated breakfast at Harvest and wore this all black outfit for the last breakfast before heading to the airport… boots, vest, top, sunglasses)