Saturday, April 10, 2021

Secret Waterfall

I just love spending time with our adult kids so I was happy when Matt invited me to go on a hike to a secret waterfall!  It's not far from our house.  You start hiking across the dry foothills.
After several miles, we could see a change in the topography.  Notice the rocky canyon that starts  in the middle of the photo.

We had to scramble down but were rewarded with a secret waterfall that only runs in the spring. I didn't know about this and I've lived in Eagle for a long time!
Definitely a selfie moment!
Matt's panorama shot shows the area well. 
What a great day!



2020 Puzzle

 We had so much fun finishing this 2020 Puzzle that I decided to frame it.  I don't think we will ever forget last year but I love having this bright memento on our wall.


Usually when we are working on a puzzle, we are convinced that one piece is missing but until this puzzle we had always managed to find it in the end.  Not so this time!  Yes it's a 2020 Puzzle!!!!


Thursday, April 1, 2021

Isabella Starts Soccer

 In other news - Isabella started soccer.  She was very excited about all her new gear including some bright pink shoes. 

Our kids didn't start until 1st grade so this U-6 team is new for me.  According to Coach Scott, the only thing that matters at this age is having fun. 

So far so good!  Tonight as we were leaving the field she proudly proclaimed, "Today I was EXCELLENT!"


Scott's In Town

The pandemic has made it really difficult for Scott to visit us or us to visit him.  He works for Starbucks and for much of the last year, the rule was that if you went out of state, you couldn't come in to work for 2 weeks, didn't get paid and had to find people to cover your shifts so we haven't seen our boy since last June.  This was the first Christmas we weren't together.  We were overjoyed when he arranged time off and came to spend a week with us.  Yeah!

On John's day off, we spent a fun day at Celebration Park on the Snake River.  Unfortunately George had meetings at work and couldn't join us.

The 'iffy' Idaho spring weather cooperated and we enjoyed a fun picnic before our hike.
Monica and I stopped about half way up the mountain.  The moment called for a Lewis Family selfie!
Matt, John, Scott and Isabella kept climbing up the very steep trail.

And they all made it to the top!
Our little Isabella is tough and fearless!
Monica spotted a coyote while we were waiting.  Immediately after she saw it we heard a lot of bird noises so I suspect the coyote was hunting chukars. As the guys hiked down, they tried  to see if they can catch a glimpse. No luck though.
I have to brag a bit on Isabella!  She never complained about being tired and just kept right on going up and up the 'big mountain'!  Monica and Johnny have done an excellent job with her.  She is always happy and smiling. And posing for photos!!!!
Uncle Scott couldn't resist doing a little posing with her!

We're all happy when Scott comes to town!