Sunday, July 26, 2009

4th Year Hike



Apparently, my Stake is really hurting for female backpackers, as they asked me to help with the 4th year hike. Obviously, they forgot how old I am and how hard it would be to drag me back down the trail in case of my demise. As long as they had forgotten, I (almost) immediately accepted.

It was shorter than usual, but still a ton of fun. I made a friend of mine join in and we had a great time watching all of the first time 'packers. They actually did a great job and only a few showed the attitude! I was good to see a little attitude as it's been a couple of months since school let out. (Yuck! The "S" word).

Anyway, here's the pictures of a great time! The rest of the pictures from the hike will be placed on my facebook page.



A couple of former ward members and awesome priesthood leaders (move back!)






Saturday, July 4, 2009

Summer is Awesome!!

I just got back from Maui and thought I'd share a few of my favorite pictures. They don't express the true beauty that was seen, but it's the best I can do. What an incredible place!! Which one is your favorite?

Above is a little friend I found on the beach one day. Next is the infamous gas prices on Maui before they went up for the 4th of July weekend!


A sugar cane field, and next, a bit of personal irony!



Proof that I was actually there! Just another incredible flower along the way. Actually, the flower was found at the LDS chapel where we attended church services.

This is the survey marker at the summit of Haleakala Peak. If you survive the incredibly windy road leading to the trailhead, the hike is a piece of cake!


Tilt your head and admire the sunset! How do I turn this? AARRG! Did I mention that I love summer??