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Timpanogos

Today Ryan, myself and another couple decided to hike to the Timpanogos Caves. Once we arrived, there was an hour and a half wait to start the hike. We ended up going over to the river across the street and conducting our first boating races down the river with sticks. Ryan won most of them against our friend and I ended up winning one as well! We had a lot of fun playing in the water for that hour and a half.

We finally were able to start hiking up the side of the mountain. I think we were a bit unprepared for this hike. It was a tid bit cold and we could have used some trail mix or something to give us some more energy. I really didn't know what this hike was all about. I don't remember going when I was younger, but it definitely was up hill all the way and more strenuous than I ever imagined. Working out and doing 200 lbs leg presses the past two days wasn't the greatest idea in the book before this hike. I was dying in other words. My legs were not moving very well up the trail and I never thought I would have a problem doing this hike. We finally arrived after our 1.5 mile hike and I felt so accomplished! We made it.

We had to wait awhile to start our tour in the caves, but we ended up getting in 10 minutes early! The caves were amazing. I have never seen anything like them. There was a lot to learn about the formations and the water in the cave. It's amazing how everything is dependent on something else or it will no longer continue to live. I never knew caves are dependent on water to keep them creating the Stagtites and Stagmites. It was just crazy to see everything in there. It was so cold too. That's another thing we forgot. I was so happy that our friends are prepared for us as well! They had the jackets and Gatorade! We were very grateful for them.

Ryan and I had so much fun once we were done! I'm not sure what was worse...hiking up hill or walking down hill.

What's Up....

Well for all who want to know, Ryan and I are alive and doing well! We are super busy and having fun. Ryan just started back to school and we are trying to figure out where we are going to live once our lease is up this October!!!!!! We are excited to get out of this apartment. We have so many options and places to consider we just are trying to figure out which one is the best option for us right now. Time will tell for sure! We can't wait to have a bug-free apartment and a washer and dryer!

How exciting!

Tomorrow Ryan and I get the wonderful opportunity of babysitting my sisters child for the weekend! Cheddar Dog is it name. He's not what I would call cute, but thats okay. He needs some more love cuz his momma has left him. I might have to pretend to like him for a few days and take him on a walk!

DISCUSTING =

BUGS IN OUR APARTMENT. NOT MUCH MORE TO SAY ABOUT IT. IT'S GROSS AND RYAN AND I ARE NOT STAYING IN THESE APARTMENTS MUCH LONGER.

Family Reunion

This past weekend Ryan and I went to our family reunion in Idaho, at Lava Hot Springs! We headed there late Friday night and Amanda and mom were so kind to set up our tent for us. Ryan got off late from work that day and we were afraid to show up too late and not be able to set anything up. This was our first camping trip together since we've been married and we didn't even get to set our own tent up. We had a lot of fun visiting with our family this weekend.

Ryan and I woke up early Saturday morning and headed to the hot pools to relax and lay out in the sun! That same morning Ryan and I took a stroll around the Sunken Gardens there just up from Lava. The flowers were beautiful and I felt like I was in the Secret Garden. We ended up going over to the other pool with all the other family and kids and played some beach water ball! We had to make sure Ryan was soaked in Sun screen because he is really sensitive right now with his medication he is on. I felt bad, but we drenched him like four times that day. We had fun going off the slides and soaking up some of the sun. (well at least I did) We won some fun prises from the family auction and enjoyed all the good food and family!

Rock Climbing

Ryan and I went rock climbing two weeks ago in American Fork Canyon. If any of you know where Hell's Cave is, we were right next to it. Neither of us had been before, so this was a new experience for us both. We were scared! A friend of ours is really into climbing and was dying to take us out so we decided to go and we loved it!

I was very surprised and managed to walk away with only a dozen scrapes and bruises on my legs. Ryan of course had none. We absolutely loved learning how to climb and we are seriously thinking it's going to be our new hobby.