hiking

Summer has come and is going, soon to be gone. If I am to be really honest, then I will have to admit that I am not too sad. While I do love summer in the beginning, by the end I am so so ready for fall and winter. I love the corn on the cob, the watermelon and well all the food that comes with this hot season, but what I really love most is being outside so much. Hiking is one of my favorite parts about summer. What is not to love? Gorgeous views, fresh air, exercise and it is the best way to get your thoughts in order. We didn't go on nearly enough hikes this summer. We still have a couple more weeks, maybe we will sneak in a few more before all the leaves change colors.

the joys of a long weekend

We took advantage of the long weekend and went rock climbing. 

It was a perfect evening to go climbing. 

Even Lucy was exhausted by the end!

p.s. Eva Jorgensen over at Sycamore Street Press said some nice things about me.
You can check it out for yourself here.

a couple of trips

We have been on a few trips lately, and I have been terrible at documenting them. I don't really like my camera right now, so I never remember to take pictures. Here are a few that were taken.

First, in May we headed to City of Rocks in Idaho for some climbing. It was so cold and stormy that we spent most of our time in my sister's trailer.

Then at the beginning of June we headed down to Lake Powell. Neither of us had been and it truly lived up to all the hype that we had heard. Although the water wasn't the warmest, we still enjoyed ourselves.

When we got home we then took off to Maple Canyon. Don't mind the fact that I didn't take one picture the ENTIRE trip. So many great shots that I didn't capture. I really am going to try and do better in the future.

St. George

David and I are moving to St. George this fall! David accepted an internship position with Soltis, an investment company. We are really excited to hike, climb and run even through the fall! In fact, I think I may actually register for and run the St. George marathon while I am down there... we will see.