Labor Day

Labor Day came just at the right time for me. I worked a lot last week, and had to work Friday and Saturday in Richfield which is kind of a drive. When Monday came, I was so happy to have a day off with Andrew. Originally, we were planning on running the Steeple to Steeple run from the Oquirrh Mountain temple to the Jordan River temple. I have done this race in the past and it is a fun one. It is 5 miles and mostly downhill. We didn't sign up before a certain date which increased the price to run it. I also was having some shin problems and Andrew's foot was hurting him, so we ended up not doing it. Maybe next year...

Instead of the race, we went on a hike with my family. We never seem to have much luck finding the hike we want to go on. This day was no different. The first place we arrived to was just a random trail and quickly left. The second place we went to wasn't what we thought it was either, but we did it anyway. This hike was in Pepperwood which is such a beautiful area. I think the sign called it "The Rocky Mountain Trail," but I could be wrong. The hike was secluded in the shade which was very nice. The best part of the hike was the end which led us to a gorgeous waterfall. We climbed right up next to the water (which kind of scared me) and it was more difficult than it should have been for me to get down. Here are some pictures:

            Me and Jess. Sisters who have completely opposite hair types.

My Dad was given a lot of grief when attempting to take our picture.

Andrew is completely fearless when it comes to hiking. Maybe our children will have hope. He even went exploring in some disgusting cave that I refused to step foot in.

This hike turned out to be much shorter than we expected, so we decided to go on another one which was a little further down the road. The second hike was up Bell's Canyon and it was quite crowded. This trail took us to a Reservoir which was stunning. Let me point out that this hike was not easy. Almost the entire way up you go up tons of stair type things that are quite steep. I was surprised by how many children we saw on this trail. It isn't very long though. I think it is a little over 0.7 miles up to the Reservoir and very worth it.

It took me a few minutes to walk out to this rock because I was "extra cautious." My family was laughing at me. When I finally got there, Andrew pretended to push me in and I screamed. 

Our Labor Day hikes turned out to be very successful. What a fun way to spend Labor Day morning. (Lots of other people thought so too.) And because it was Labor Day, Best Buy was having a sale and Andrew and I FINALLY bought a flat screen. (Goodbye to our 55 in box TV!) We can't wait to open it when we get to Rexburg next week. Pizza was the icing on the cake for such a wonderful day.