The week started off perfectly and then we got the dreaded weather report that it was supposed to be in the 30's, raining, snowing and sleeting on and off for the rest of the week. Considering our plans ALL revolved around outdoor activities we were kind of at a loss for things to do. I mean who really plans for snow in August!? On our second day we had been hiking all day long and the weather was perfect. Very sunny and warm. However, about mid way through our hike it started raining and we couldn't figure out why the rain was hurting and was so cold. We soon came to realize it was because it wasn't rain but ICE COLD HAIL! We rushed to put on our ponchos and just kept hiking in the freezing rain. It was actually pretty fun and we felt kind of hard core so that was cool! :)
Even though some of our plans were cancelled we had one of the best trips ever. We had a great house and cooked TONS of food, played lots of games and watched tons of Olympics. (I am totally into the Michael Phelps obsession by the way). We went on lots of great hikes...rain or shine....and saw some really cool animals. We even hiked up into the mountains and went fly fishing with the waders and everything. Lance and I were terrible. We caught less fish combined than every one else did individually. I spend most of my time trudging across the stream to get my hook out of a tree or out from under a rock! At one point I got really frustrated and said to Lance "I hate fly fishing, I am not catching anything!" He then replied, "Well you are sitting on a rock with your pole on the ground so I don't see how you are going to get anything." It made me laugh! But it was a great new experience! It is just amazing to look up and see a huge snow covered mountain right in front of you.
It was our first trip with the guys and I know my parents....especially my Dad liked having some more guys around. Now we are on to our next task....packing for our move. We leave in 2 days for Lubbock. And I have to say I am really excited to move into our apartment. We are so excited about having two bedrooms and two bathrooms! I can't wait to get it all decorated and post some pics! I love change and can't wait to start our new (albeit temporary) life!
(at the top of one of the mountains...so pretty!)
("cold" family hiking day)
(hardcore hiking in the hail...it had stopped by this pic)
(we were the extremely cheesy tourist who took and old fashion picture)
(us in our waders after 7 hours of fishing!)
4 comments:
I love your old fashioned picture, it's adorable!
We're praying for ya'll and your new little life in Lubbock!
Love you Harriet.
sooooo sad we couldnt see you guys :((((
love you!! and the whole freedefam :)
looks like yall had a blast! so sad you are gone! =( miss ya already! post some pics soon long lost cuz!
MRS. KAYLA.....we didn't see each other before you left! Rats! Call me when you do come back in town! I will be thinking of you! Call me! Love , Kandy
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