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Sunday, July 14, 2013

The Hunter Creek Trail

A few months ago the boys went on a hike with the Young Men's and Scouts onto the Hunter Creek trail. They had complained about it being a "hard hike" but I saw all of the pictures and the beautiful water fall and I HAD to go! (Never thinking it was THAT hard.... I assumed they were just complaining.) 

So yesterday morning since Michael was headed to EFY the next day and Jared was headed to Scout Camp on Monday, I decided it was a perfect day to go. Not thinking it was a really big hike I figured we'd take both dogs.... Michael THANK GOODNESS informed me Ruby wouldn't make it so we left her home. 

We visited the residents at Atria first and then headed out. 

We got to the trail head and headed up.





Michael was ahead of us.





The Truckee River





We were about a mile in right here and I had no idea it was going to be as tough as it was.





About 2 miles in... We are hot and tired...... And without snacks!!!! Again, I had NO IDEA it was going to be as tough as it was!





Almost 3 1/2 miles in/up, we reached the waterfall and the little pool! AHHHHHHHH Refreshing! Of course we soaked ourselves.







































 I have NO idea WHAT this bug is! EWE!





























One of the fellow hikers (who caught up with us) took our picture.







Heading back down the trail..... He HATES getting wet!



The sun is setting... BEAUTIFUL!





Waiting....


Not sure WHAT or WHO lives in there.....















Sunday, July 7, 2013

A Camping we will go...

A few weeks ago, Richard and I were trying to find a good time for him to have the kids. After looking at calendars, etc. I asked about 4th of July week. I quickly contacted his brother and sister-in-law who now live in the area to see what their plans were. (I figured since I had four days off, I wanted to DO something! And I could just bring the kids back with me.) They were going camping at Shasta and invited me along. We had a GREAT time!!!!!
Donald hooked up a tight rope. :-) 
Donald is helping Melanie. (His Mother-In-Law)

 Show off!!!


After watching Donald, and fresh out of the pool I decided I would give it a try.... NOT SO EASY!


Donald makes it look so easy!


Heather gives it a try



Amy's turn!


Cute Xara gets to go....


Katara's turn!


My turn again.... Nice face. (I almost fell off)


Heather and Baby Azalia


Melanie's turn again



Azalia loves her Uncle Rob



Yep! That would be an air conditioner! We were really roughing it! LOL


We headed out on Rob and Amy's boat




Ruby loved it too!



Dinner time!



Sleepy puppy!


Getting ready to head for home




Richard brought the kids over to the campgrounds. Cai Lynn had a quick swim in the pool before we headed fr home. Before leaving, we had to get some pictures. :-)




We weren't ready....




The camping crew... plus my kids who camped for an hour with us. 


Thanks for the great time guys!