Salmon River

I will have to admit I was a little bit intimidated when we first arrived at the River, it was dark and everyone was giddy, excited for the next day to blaze the river and "hit" all the rapids that we possibly could. We had an awesome camping spot right beside the river and the sand made me believe we were back in Akumal, but I was still concerned what tomorrow was going to bring.

Then the sun rose and breakfast was served. The others arrived that morning and the fitting of life jackets began. This is when I got really nervous, Jacki was tightening our life jackets so tight we could not take a breath, and don't even think of removing those babies after fitted because they will not fit again. I am thinking to myself, "holy s___, we are in for it, really, do they have to be this tight," in my head I imagine some rapids the size of buildings coming straight for us, us flaying around inside our tiny boat, and seeing our lives pass before us. Back in the day I totally would have been down for this, but something happens after birthing children, your "need for speed," definitely turns in to a "need for security." Now I am a little numb, not quite sure if that is because I am afraid or because Jacki has talked me into diving in head first into the Salmon River before take off. She tells me that this will make for a warmer ride because you are already wet (I still am not quite sure if I believe her!!!) Now we are off, paddle in hands, I am ready to go "hit" some sh__. Hold on tight, here we come.

Look who got to come on the trip, isn't he cute!!

This is one of our rapid experiences...

Almost there....

About to get hit....

If you notice here, the man on the front left is about to fall into the river...

Tom is out, but no fear, Blake has a hold of his life jacket...

You all must enlarge this shot below and check out Tami's face...PRICELESS......

Thanks to Blake, Tom is only in the water for a few seconds, but by his face it seemed like days for him.....

Crazy Zak and Em....Riding the ducky...

After the first trip down the river...I felt a lot better....a little more secure. It was an awesome trip and we all had a ton of fun. We definitely will be attending next year.

Calming Beauty!

This past weekend Blake and I had the opportunity to travel with his family to the Salmon River for a rafting trip. I was so excited because in past years due to my work schedule we do not get to go. This year we made it. Here are some of the pictures of the beach we slept on.

It was so beautiful and calming. I can't wait to post the rafting pics, they are awesome. When I was editing some of the pics, these are the first two I played around with and they are so beautiful I couldn't help but post them NOW....

There will be more to come.......

Sarge!

I have had a really bad today....but when I came home I decided to look at some of my pictures...these pics made me smile!!

Isn't it amazing how dogs can make you feel better...they just make me smile. Looking at these shots of Sarge I took up at the Cabin this summer show his pure joy of the outdoors. He had such a fun time exploring and keeping the area safe for us.

I love our dogs and I am so happy that Heavenly Father gave us these wonderful creatures to make our days brighter. I love you Sarge..... T

Ms. Tay

I couldn't possibly leave this sweet little thing out....This is my beautiful niece Taylee, she will be turning 10 in July.

I had an awesome time with her at the cabin, she is always so willing to help out. Although she is a little "Skiddish" of Strangers, she makes an amazing hiking partner.

I can't wait to take her hiking up Adam's Canyon...and of course to take her shopping to fulfill my need to buy cute little girls clothes. I love you girl :)

Cabin Part 1

I was able to have a mini photo-shoot with my beautiful nephew Gideon. Unfortunately it was cut short because of all the BUGS, fortunately he is sooo beautiful....The pictures turned out awesome. I am so excited, he looks like a baby model... I love you Gid and I am so happy that I get to watch you grow up..and take pictures of you along the way... Love your Aunty T

Oh My!!!

I have fallen in love with this little man.......I had the opportunity to spend 5 days with my nephew Gideon and was able to play around with my new lenses!! There will be more cute pictures to come.......I just had to post this one because he is so freakin' cute!!!!!

First time......

Little Gideon...ok..Little Big Gideon had his first trip to the pool today! He is so freaking cute. I love his chubbiness, I just want to kiss those cheeks. He already has two little teeth on the bottom that he likes to show off.

He was a little curious of the pool, and he would get so excited that his whole body would move because he was kicking those legs so hard.

I am excited Gid for you to get a little bigger so you can play with Liam.

I think Liam is getting excited too, he would go up to Gideon, pat him and smile. Soon they will be able to play with each other like Ryker and Killian do. :)