Hiking with the girls

How I forget how much fun hiking can be.
Right here in our own backyard is a wonderful playground.
A great place to get away from the heat,
and better yet,
a beautiful setting for a great workout.

Last night the girls and I hiked up to donut falls.
We talked about how nice it would be if we did this more often. 
I hope we follow through!

(photo above by Kylee)

4th of July (part 3)

The long weekend finished off with another day of food and family.

Happy 4th!!

 

“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.  I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.”
~ Abraham Lincoln

 

“Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.”
~ BenjaminFranklin

 

“There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure.”
~ Dwight D Eisenhower

 

“I should like to say a few words about America…. No land is without its beauty, no people without their virtues, and I hope that you who come from elsewhere will pardon my saying a few words concerning my own native land, America. I know that she has problems. We have heard so much of them for so long. But surely this is a good land, a choice land, a chosen land. To me it is a miracle, a creation of the Almighty….”
~ Gordon B. Hinckley

 

‘This nation, founded on principles laid down by men whom God raised up, will never fail…. I have faith in America. You and I must have faith in America if we understand the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
~ Harold B. Lee