Pipeline Trail

Today Joe and I went for a walk on the Pipeline trail. It started in Millcreek Canyon. First we climbed up and through Rattlesnake Gulch. That brought us to a place where we could go right or left. We chose to go Left. That took us to a place where we could view the city.

Olympus Mountain:

Looking down into my brother Bradly's neighborhood in Millcreek (Hi Brad):

I've tried to ID some of the flowers. I may be coming back to correct things.

Penstemon:

Groundsell:

Marsh Skullcap:

Leafy Arnica:

We also explored East for a little way. This is where we turned around:

Joe said that we walked about 8 miles. I would say the negatives of this trail are; it's sort of hot and dry and the mountain bikers like it a lot. We stepped aside for lots and lots of bikes.

The positives are the upper trail is completely flat and the views of the city are good.

After our walk, we found a stream and I gladly stuck my feet in. Joe got the camera out of my pack and took pictures:

Aaah! The water is so cold, but good on tired feet:

Sometime soon, we hope to go up the Red Pines trail. There are two lakes along the way and the daring can climb to the Pfieferhorn.

Home away from Home

I have a nice church job now. Since about April (2010) I have gone here each week to help in the laundry. Before that I went just once a month (plus I was doing double duty and teaching a childrens class at my ward).

I am temporarily helping out two afternoons a week until more help can be found. It's been a really nice experience in spite of the occasional hard work. The people are so great to be with and I feel lucky to be with such people. Maybe it will make me a better person too (we can only hope).

This is such a pretty building:

The ward that sits close by:

Flowers around the building:

Have a good day. Life is what you make it.

Fathers Day 2010

Happy Fathers day to my own dad and to my husband. Many thanks to my youngest daughter for cooking an entire meal today.

With a little help from her brother, she first cooked a pork roast in a dutch oven. This took place out on the patio.

The pork was then shredded. We piled this onto hamburger buns with some Barbecue sauce and coleslaw. Yes the coleslaw goes inside the sandwich. I've never had anything like it.

They were really the best sandwiches I've ever tried.

She also made some thick home fries. This girl can cook.

Finally she fattened us up with a blueberry/strawberry trifle. This is like a layered cheese cake.

After dinner we went into the dining room to play Qwirkle.

This boy is a character. He keeps us smiling:

Aarons Highlights

My son, Aaron, just dropped by sporting his new hair style. Apparently he had highlights put in his hair about a week ago.

He's so fun and modern. I just had to get a picture of him.

He's also just a really nice guy.

All he needs is a girl friend (haha)