Brant and I gave the kids to Grandma over Memorial Day weekend so that we could go backpacking in Escalante. However, a last second check of the weather in the area we were wanting to go made us change our minds. So, we still gave away the kids but stayed home. It ended up being a pretty good weekend. Friday, we were able to go to the temple (together!), we went for a run (together!), and we had a nap (together!). Saturday it was actually decent weather so we decided to head out to Antelope Island to hike around a bit. We saw some antelope, a bison, and the normal lizards and such.
Our adventure ended up turning into quite the hike. Antelope Island has really bad maps, and we thought we would end up going about 7 miles, by combining some trails to take us from the visitor's center to the top of Frary's Peak, the highest point on the island. So, the total trip would be about 14 miles. Here is a picture of the last 1/2 mile or so of the trail. Can you see it anywhere in there? It kind of turned into some scrambling.
And here is a picture from the top of Frary's Peak - 11 miles later. I was pooped.
Then we had to turn around and go back. Never wear ankle socks on a hike more than 20 miles or you won't have any skin left when you get back. The views were incredible though, and aside from the biting flies which started to annoy us when our deet wore off around mile 16, we had a great time. We couldn't have asked for better weather. It wasn't hot, and there was a breeze that stirred up the air. Plus, there were lots of clouds off and on throughout the day to shield us from the sun some.
I loved all of the wildflowers that were out. I know the picture doesn't do justice, but look at all of the color on the hillside around my silly husband.
And here are some beautiful Indian Paintbrushes. Brant and I had never seen such soft colors. They are usually more vivid red or orange.
Sitting in our car after we were done, we got to see this.
Brant and I are so grateful for the chance that we get to see our Father's creations. We are blessed to be able to find time to spend outside enjoying them.
Ok, on to Monday, which was very wet and dreary. We picked up our kids and were going to take them on a picnic, but since the weather again changed our minds, we took them to see Horton Hears a Who at the dollar theatre, which is the only place to see movies, and then we had a picnic in our living room.
They must have enjoyed it at least a little, because they keep asking me since if we can have another one.
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