Showing a Southern gal my beautiful state of Utah!

Kristy Youngblood and her son Jaxon came to Utah to receive a diabetic alert puppy.  I am so glad that there are amazing animals that can alert diabetics when their blood sugars rise or drop!  Kristy is from Georgia, so I thought it would be so fun to show her my beloved mountains and some snow! How do I know Kristy?  She is in the 100 pound club with the same nutrition program I use.  In fact, Kristy helped me so much the first time we were on stage to be honored as 100 pound club losers.  I had a meltdown backstage, and she helped me with moral support, and her makeup kit.  We have been friends ever since.  Amazing how people are brought together, right?! 

Picnic table covered with ice and snow

Outside Earl's Lodge

Our shuttle ride ~ such a fun day

Kristy and Jax at Needles Lodge up at the top of the gondola ride

Lunch, chilled ~ no problem!  Isn't it cool how the ice is just on the top of the table?

Jax with his new diabetic alert puppy ~ Avii

Don't Eat Yellow Snow.. But what's a girl to do?

Green Pond in its frozen state

Yep.  It's yellow.  It's mine.  Did I really take a picture of it?  Oh jeez.

Shadow at the trailhead.  What would I do without my faithful companion?

Taking a break

The little brook ~ loved the designs the ice made.

Love the peaceful snow.

Really.  What's a gal to do when you get out on the trail and nature calls?  Should I tell it like it is?  Well, I'm going to.  You find a clump of trees, drop 'em, and pray no one is there to witness the coloring of the snow.  Seriously, though, this was a beautiful snowshoe on the Green Pond Trail at Snowbasin.  Green Pond was totally frozen over, and we got to stand right on it!  Green Pond is one of my favorites in the summer, and now winter!  I apologize for discoloring the snow...but when nature calls, I must answer!  :)