We have been having a nice summer so far. Some hot day, some rainy days, and some cool days. Blake has been working lots. His mission is almost paid for and he is very excited. We got the baling done. Dave and I went out early one morning, I was raking and he was baling. We started as soon as the dew was dry enough. I had lots of water and lots of Dateline and conference talks downloaded and was set for the day. Blake was anxious to get to work and get done so he could rake. He loves it and couldn't wait. Everything went very smooth and by the time he got off I only had 10 mins of work left. Blake was disappointed, but then he drove the semi and trailer and hauled the bales with Dave. Sorta made up for it.
Last weekend we went and saw Shakespeare in the Park. This year they were doing Hamlet. We have missed the last few years when they didn't do it in the park because of Covid. I am a loyal park fan and it was great to be back. I love that my kids enjoy going as well. We got a small meal at Popeye's before, grabbed some groceries and then off to the park. It was great weather, even a little chilly, which is much better than to hot.
Dave and Blake had planned to go hiking Saturday. They asked me to come along. I am not a good hiker, to out of shape, but they persuaded me to come. I think Dave may have trick me a little :). They decided on Rowe Lake. To the Lower Lake it is 4.2km, not to bad of elevation. More than I usually do, but it was fun. Then another 2.5 to the Upper Lake. Last km being quite the hike up, for me at least. Dave kept saying we were just going to the lower lake then we would see how everyone was feeling. Me with elevation and Blake with his 'broken ankle'
Of course we continued on. And I did make it. There was a point that I was moving very slow, I looked at the trail and it just kept going up, no end in site. I knew if I stopped I would not keep going. Dave and Blake were very kind and encouraging, never pushed, just kept telling me to take it slow. If I wasn't so scared of bears I think I would have sat right there and waited for them to come back.
I am very glad they encouraged me along. Upper Rowe was beautiful. It was worth it. We sat and ate our lunch. Blake went wading and skipped a bazillion rocks. We walked around the lake and a bit more. Found a cool little water fall and followed it down and back.
Then hiked back down. Total we did about 18km with all our detours and wandering. I was exhausted and could barely move, but very proud of myself for doing it. Also felt very blessed. I don't do well in the heat. We started very early and every time we came to a burn area or a meadow, there would be cloud coverage. Even a little rain at the end. So I never got sick, truly watched over. There were a ton of raspberry plants lining the trail. If anyone is going hiking next week, go to Rowe, they should be ripe by then ;)
After we drove past Cameron Falls. We were to tired to get out of the car and it was crowded, but Blake hadn't seen downtown for a long time, so we drove around and then headed home. I always want to see a bear after my hike, once I am safely back in the car. This year we did. We saw two, just as we were leaving Waterton. They were pretty close to us as well. Crossed the road one car ahead of us. I like them from a nice safe distance with my car protection. Dave and Blake plan to do Crowsnest next week. I will enjoy a nice book at home.
I have made Blake two hair appointments and he keeps saying maybe not yet. It is getting pretty long. I have been trying to get updated pictures for my wall of the kids. These are some they have sent me so far. Dang I got good looking kids.
Cora and Ammon are now in Montreal. They have started on the temple out there. They love these projects and adventures. Cora has been sending us little videos which we love. They have a nice airbnb. Should be about 10ish weeks then they move on to Halifax. Leah is doing great at her job, just got a bit of a promotion. She is lamenting the fall as most of her friends are going away for a few months. She will keep Ammon and Cora placed cleaned and plants watered and has some institute classes to take. But Leah always find friends and fun things to do, so I am not even worried.
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