Family Saturday at Kimberly’s wedding with most of my siblings (missing Cris). Kim and Lizzie are such cute nieces. I do like road trips through small towns and so driving to Antimony and back was quite enjoyable for me. And we stopped at The Hot Spot in Salina for my favorite fries.
Had such a fun hike today with Sadie. We went with Tamara and Becca plus Allison and Libby. Donut falls for the hike and then actual donuts after for the belly.
Rylie’s high school graduation complete. Class of 2021 Skyridge High Falcons chapter is in the books.
Great sabbath day. Good church, hanging out together, some rain, dinner (that included the Randalls and Rachael), siblings laughing together, games, and Rylie seminary graduation. I love seminary graduations. And of course we sang Hope of Israel. I love it!
This morning’s wake up with a song in your head song was - Dirt in My Boots.
Went on a hike this morning and it was another struggle hike which is so
frustrating. It was rough making it to the first meadow of Dry Creek and that was
it. That made for a 2.5 mile hike. 2.5 miles? That’s like a walk to the
end of the street. I am so frustrated by that. At least it was green.
It has been great having the girls around this week. Ry is done with school and chats with me and is trying to figure out USU registration. (Plus Clayton and Sandee took her out to dinner to celebrate almost graduation.) Cam finished classes today and is so funny and sat on the tramp with Baylie today. Sadie is happy to play the ukulele constantly. I like hearing it.
Last night Darren took Baylie on a hike up Grove Creek to the spring. They found a skunk. It must have sprayed but not on him or the dog. However Baylie must have walked through some of the after spray or something because she has a skunk odor. Not horrible but enough that I got ingredients for a "get skunk smell off your dog" bath for him to do tonight.
Saw my parents. We had all of us, including Rachael, and I’m sure that won’t happen very often so I’m glad it could happen once with my parents. Played a game of Bocce for some entertainment.
Today I questioned why I think hiking is fun. D and I went on a hike from pine hollow parking lot to pine hollow peak and I struggled. He had to keep waiting for me and it was just frustrating. Plus the green is not quite out yet so it was a hard, long hike (8 miles) to an ok view. Green makes all the difference. But I’ll try hiking again and hope it’s more fun next time.
Plus I was trying to hike the West Rim Trail this weekend and it just didn’t work out. Thankful the kids were quite fun this weekend and I very much enjoyed spending time with them.
The below image I titled - "Waiting for my slow hiking wife".
Happy Mother’s Day.
“I believe in beauty - the beauty of God’s unspoiled creations, the beauty of His sons and daughters who walk without whimpering, meeting the challenges of each day.” - Gordon B Hinckley
I also found this article by Sister Eubank that is a good read:
Went on a hike with D and Baylie today. We hiked the Tibble Trail
to above the meadow and back down. Thursday’s hike felt so good and
today’s easier hike was a struggle. Every uphill step was a challenge. The green isn't out very far yet. But as always - so nice to get out.
I love when the days get longer.
I went on a hike today with Lorien. We started at pine hollow and went to the summit. We got 7.5 miles and got to sit on the picnic table at the summit. :) Oh - and there were glacier lilies!
Mason is officially engaged. We’re excited for him and Rachael. She’s going to be such a great addition to our family. Engagement happened in Maple Canyon.
We had just the best trip to Canyonlands! Like really great trip. Sure
there were biting gnats, blisters, and bruised feet, but overall it was
just totally awesome. Some might say it was sick. :). Two nights in the Needles District of Canyonlands was so amazing!
