Stewert Falls Hike July 2010

Hiking to Stewert Falls was really kind of hard, I don't know if this is because I am out of shape or because it was really hard. Dick, Robin, Kristi, Curt, Jared, myself, Kole, Afton, Jason, and Kristen (7+ month's pregnant) all made the trek to the beautiful waterfall.

The waterfall definitely made the trip worth it, it was beautiful! Jared, while living in the moment, got under the waterfall; he said that it was so cold that he got an instant headache.

I took lots of pictures and I hope that next time I go I am in a little better shape.

July 4th 2010

Keeping with tradition, we went to Dace and Jaclyn's for the annual 4th of July Party. The Stadium of Fire firework show was good but Dace's was better, as usual. Samantha, being the oldest kid got to help Dace light the fireworks this year which resulted in Samantha getting sprayed by a faulty firework. Fortunately she wasn't injured, I don't think it really even scared her which really scares me.

George and Inazelle made the trip again this year even though George hasn't been at his best lately. I was glad that they got to come and spend some time. Unfortunately George didn't feel well and they ended up leaving before the fireworks. The next night everyone gathered the remaining fireworks and headed to George and Ine's for an encore. I think it made everyone's day for George and Ine to get to see the fireworks and it made for a really special Independence Day.

For me, the highlight this year was that everyone reacted to George and Ine missing the fireworks in the same way. Someone mentioned going over to give them a fireworks show and everyone chimed in that they were thinking the same thing. It's awesome to be part of a family that cares so much about each other.