Day 184

     I love my dad so much. Today we went on a nice family hike. It didn't last terribly long, since unfortunately, we've got so much spring melt it completely blocked the trail! But it was nice to be out with the family.

Day 154

      I think I have a stocker. He followed me for quite a while today. He has a scratchy singing voice, but is confident enough to sing for me anyways. He has a bit of a hair loss problem. His scientific name is Buteo jamaicensis.

     I went on a nice walk through the canyon in the greenbelt behind our house and he followed me through. Circling, calling and swooping down low over me. I don't know why he took such an interest in me, but it was really fun to watch him. While on my adventure, I saw many more birds. Orioles, Kingbirds, Warblers, Hummingbirds, Towhees and I even saw a group of American White Pelicans flying overhead! It's a good day for birding.

Day 118

     Today was the one day that we did not hike on this trip. Instead we meet with some people holding our future jobs, and talked about our futures. Every time we have one of these meetings, I get so excited for the rest of my life. It's going to be the best one I could ever have! I am so very blessed in every single respect! Every time that I open my eyes, I see something beautiful.
     And so our boots got some rest. And I love this lens.

Day 117

    Today we hiked a few slot canyons. They were so extraordinary, and so fun to be in. What an incredible world we live in! I definitely believe that there is beauty everywhere we go.

Day 116

     Today was a day for Zion National Park! It is so beautiful here. We did one of the hardest (mentally) hikes I've ever done, but with an incredible view. For any visitors (who are not extremely afraid of heights and in fairly good shape) I would recommend hiking Angel's Landing. As the bus warned us as we approached "fatalities have occurred." We got to eat lunch up there, sitting on top of the world, as the park rangers were working on the chain leads we would cling to, joking that they were removing them. What a great, hot, sweaty, beautiful day.