We had an awesome start to our week with a camping-date-hike extravaganza!
Chris made sure he designated our trip of the week as our official date ahead of time - yah I'm that lucky, I have a husband who really listens to all my nonsense - and it was one heck of a date. Monday after I got off work around 10pm we tossed all our camping gear into the truck and headed up Logan canyon. We spent the night at Wood Camp and it was a gorgeous little camp. It was right next to Logan River and as two washed up river guides we couldn't have asked for a more peaceful night than being able to fall asleep and wake up to the sound of moving water. (But words of the wise, try not to mention rivers around us. We've both come down with a bad case of whitewater-fever and as excited as we are for Alaska we can't stop dreaming - literally, we both have dreams - of the river.)
Tuesday morning we woke up to a light snowfall and had a nice little breakfast in our tent. We then packed up and started our hike up Jardine Juniper.
And it continued to snow. And we kept hiking. And it snowed harder. And we fell down past our knees in the snow. And we went 6 miles. Then we stopped and had lunch under the platform - the only dry place on the mountain - and enjoyed the view of a spectacular 1,500 year old Juniper tree, the oldest living juniper tree.
We couldn't have asked for a better start to our week, and we are so glad that we had the opportunity to camp and hike on the only two cold and snowy days that Logan has had in weeks. But hey, when you both have a day off you do what you gotta do to spend time together and enjoy God's creations.
The rest of the week was busy with school and work. Chris did his clinicals for his CNA class. He particularly enjoyed the old woman who muttered "I don't like you" under her breath when helped feed her. And contrary to what he may say I'm sure he also enjoyed all the bowel movements he helped clean up.
Today we had the unique opportunity to go home teaching together. Chris's companion wasn't able to meet up with him this month so I stepped in to fill those shoes. It really is a miracle and a wonder every time I see my husband teach the gospel. He truly has a special spirit and I am constantly working to be even half as good as him. He's a great example to all those we live around, but is the greatest example to me.
That about sums up this week. We were bummed to miss out on Jorgen's baptism and all the fun family times this weekend, but we sure can't wait until next weekend when we have the chance to go down and visit our family in Moab!
Oh! And one more thing! We finalllllllly got our plane tickets for Alaska! We will be flying out the evening of May 2nd. Juneau here we come!
Remember to pray and remember to play,
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew
