Sunday Hike-River Flooded

Yesterday, Seth and I went on a hike.  It is called the Crimson trail-and is considered a difficult hike.  In my case it was done with extreme difficulty :).  It is basically a straight up 1825 ft incline that has you huffing-puffing-sweating-and provides the temptation of voluntarily jumping off the side to the bottom.  Kidding of course.  But it is a pretty tough hike.  I also want to mention for my own pride-that Seth had slight difficulty as well with his lungs hiking up the trail.  After about 30-45 minutes of hiking straight up we finally reached the top and began to walk across what is called the 'china wall'.  

Before

After :).

Moving along with my hiking story.  Above you can blatantly see that Seth and I were whooped!  We hike the trail (which took about 2 hours) and excitedly reach the bottom of the trail's other side.  Normally you would walk what is called the River Trail back to your car and be done with your Sunday afternoon hike.  Upon arrival of the bottom we noticed the river is rushing rapidly and this river has flooded the trail.  We turned around and tried to go another direction to get to the road-to walk from the road to our car.  Again we see the river blocking our way and begin to come to the realization that we have NO way to go.  We had to hike back up 1825 ft, around the 'china wall', and down 1825 ft-another 2 hours.  We both became each others cheerleader and slowly reached the top of the china wall. :).  It was fun to see how we used our energy to support each other when we both knew how pooped the other was.  Seth began to tell me, "Watch your steps carefully.  Don't let fatigue set in and slip up on your footing."  It reminded me of my Dad and his worrysome ways-I thought it was cute and wanted to brag on my hubs :).

Here are a few pictures from our hike.

The left is pretty flowers that were all over the trails/hills-and the right picture is the raging river that blocked our path :).

My cute hubs :).

We recently were given a giftcard to REI and decided to purchase a camelback that I am wearing.  It was nice and helps us to ration our water intake better.  We both enjoyed having it and it was fun to use it rather than stop open the water bottles, etc.

Stopping for a little break-after eating an apple and some yummy trailmix.

How beautiful it was!  We definitely enjoyed getting out and being whooped by being active-rather than sitting indoors!  Our trip to the South continues to close in on us and we are so excited!  Hope you all have a wonderful week.  :)

The Cook's :).

Cook's in Utah :)

First let us go ahead and update the countdown for everyone to know:

13 days until we are in the South

15 days until we are all together at the beach with my family

I will have to admit to being a tad nervous about the heat and humidity-but it will definitely be worth it to be with my family :).

This past week we have had Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Cynthia here visiting with Seth and I!  What fun did we have!  We have some gracious and hospitable friends that let Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Cynthia stay in their home and nothing during their visit could have gone BETTER :).  After driving 2 full days and half of a day they crossed the threshold of our teeny but homey apartment!  The weather was ideal, the mountains were gorgeous, Sunsets were breathtaking, and all of us Cook's weren't looking to bad ourselves :).  

On the Way to the Teton's

Monday we were going to head to the Teton's after lunch and Seth got a phone call from some of his favorite people-Bud and Angela Darby saying they were heading from the Teton's and were going to drive through our little town and wanted to stop by and visit.  Seth was sooo excited about this and the timing couldn't have been better.  We packed up and headed out to meet them at Bear Lake for raspberry icecream on our way to the Teton's.  It was very neat to have all of us together and even more so with Seth's parents here!

What a pleasant Surprise :).

The Darby's didn't have perfect weather while they visited the parks-but fortunately for us it was lovely and delightful (In Mrs. Cynthia's words!).  As I've said before it just couldn't have gotten any better!

How cute are these fellas?  Pretty darn cute I'd say.

I'm realizing more and more that these two are very alike.  Mr. Jimmy will say something or make some type of movement and it will be what I've seen Seth do at some point of time or other.  We keep telling each other that he will turn into Mr. Jimmy and I'll turn into my lovely mother :).  Would you say we are lucky or should we get out while we can?  Hahahahahha.  I'm literally laughing out loud.  Kidding of course about getting out of it!  

We went to eat at Dornan's while in the Teton's-They cooked the food in these big cast iron pots over a fire and we ate outside with the Teton's just simply hanging out beside us.  They had some type of honky tonk or something and volunteer's would get up and sing or play an instrument-entertaining.

While driving to our destination we say this fella just mosing around.  It was fun to see and we figured the way he was acting he wanted his picture taken.  My father probably sees this and starts worrying-but just so you know we were in the car while the pictures were taken :).

So many elk just running around out in this meadow-So fun to see.

Sorry there are so many Huge pictures-but it was beautiful and trying to let you get in on what we were able to see :).

We hiked to this Waterfall in The Teton's near Jenny Lake.  It was a pretty hike-and the waterfall was amazing.  There was even snow still on the ground right before we got to the waterfall.

 Another large one for you.

Wednesday we went shopping around town and Mrs. Cynthia and I bought loads of fun stuff.  We went to the DI (which is similar to a GoodWill but bigger)-went and met a friend for coffee and crepes-went to The Oasis bookstore (a local Christian bookstore) and racked up on wonderful books!  I should have taken a picture of all the books we left out of there with!  Seth and his dad played golf while we shopped and I think we both enjoyed our alone time with Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Cynthia.

We also went Antiquing and I discovered some beautiful napkins that I just had to buy!  I think these napkins are such eye candy and can't wait to use them on our next visitors-any takers?  :)  We also found another orange Tupperware container that matches our other Tupperware-it is just a different shape.  I also purchased a long dress that I have been searching for-I plan to wear it at the beach and have my mother just rave about how beautiful I am in it :). 

Seth made his no Knead Pot Bread (the one that crackles when you take it out of the oven).  He always listens to it crackle and Mrs. Cynthia got a chance to listen also.

Leaving Day :(.  We enjoyed you guys visiting and thankful for ya'll coming out West!  Come back so you can get that Alzheimer's Again :)-Plus you never got to try the Cinnamon Rolls from Great Harvest.  Guess you'll just have to plan another trip!

Seth and I are trying to get through the next two weeks before we excitedly come South!  Pray for us and safe travels to see our families! :).

The Cook's :).

June Saturday

I can't think of a better way to wake up than by the sun shining into my room, birds chirping beautifully, and next to an adorably handsome fella.  Yuck-I know but it is true :).  Seth and I get pretty excited when we can go to bed without setting an alarm.  We are also pretty lucky to be on the same page when it comes to waking up--stirring around the same time.

Well after being awakened perfectly we decided to get ready and go picking through folk's yard sales.  Didn't find much-just a few books (we will literally qualify for a full-blown library soon--I feel slightly bad, but we don't spend more than a dollar for brand new books--we will start renting them out and only charge a small minimal fee!)  We walked around the farmer's market for a little while.  They had a band that was rather interesting and loud and lots of fun crafts to look at.  Not much veggies and fruit yet-but hopefully soon.  After the farmer's market we went to the library to rent books we didn't have.  I got a few and Seth wanted some golfing books-so we rented a book on putting methods :).

We decided to go to the driving range and let Seth hit balls while I read and worked on my tan :).  26 days until we am in the South and 28 until we are at the BEACH with my family!  So exciting!  I got some beautiful pictures while Seth was hitting balls and putting. 

A view while driving balls.

Seth doing his thing :).

How beautiful this is.

Had to take one of me too :)

After doing the whole golf deal-we returned a movie and HAD to stop by a snow cone place.  It has been in the 70's today-gorgeous and beautiful and every other pretty word you can think of :).  No humidity and just how life should be!  It took me back to the Clinton Snow Cone place where my brother and I would always get Tiger's Blood snow cones :).  I don't remember what Mom would get-and I can only imagine that My Daddy would get Banana because that is his all time favorite.  I miss that Daddy of mine-he is a good good man.

While I was snapping away all these pictures I figured I had to get a picture of the snow cones we so enjoyed.  Mine is the red one and Seth got Pina Colada-he has been on this coconut deal recently-both were very yummy and so refreshing :).

We came home to lay out in the sun-as I've already mentioned I'm working on my tan so I can be darker than my cousin Olivia :).   We skyped with Seth's LITTLE brother-that is taller and more muscular than Seth :)-I think Seth is starting to realize this is truth that he can't deny-and his girlfriend Karla.  Nice to see them!  We are now going to prepare our din din and enjoy the rest of our Saturday.  

Sorry this isn't much of an informative life blog-but we have had such a good rejuvenating day that I just wanted to share.  very, Very, VERY excited (you see how I worked my way up to exploding in my VERY's :)!!!) to see Seth's wonderful parents next weekend.  Seth and I are just giddy (yes Seth too) about seeing them and having them here with us!  We keep making little remarks to each other about them coming and how fun it will be!  :).

Happy weekend everyone :).  We are having Pork Chops tonight-and Again thinking of my buddy Laurie.

The Cook's :)

June.

I've been thinking of a few fun things lately and thought I would pay a tribute in a little blog.


June :).  What a wonderful month this has been in Logan.  It has been gorgeous-and I have been using the hound out of our picnic blanket-sitting outside and soaking up the sun-reading and studying books-and working on my tannnn!  Perfect shorts-short sleeve and no humidity weather.  Ahhh- South Carolina the tables are FINALLY turning for ya'll to be jealous of Utah :).


June :).  My good buddy Laurie and her very handsome husband Joseph will be celebrating their 1 year anniversary on June 19.  Very excited for them!  You go guys!  Thanks to Laurie for introducing Porkchops and Applesauce.  I can now no longer eat Porkchops without applesauce.  I think of you often when I eat the two.  Poor Seth can't seem to stomach the thought of mixing the two-but he will eat them separately.


June :).  Seth and I will be celebrating our 10 month anniversary of marital bliss. I'm sure Seth is planning something very elaborate in order to celebrate this! Kidding.


June :).  Seth's brother was born during this month-Whoop!  My good friend Ashley was born during this month as well-Whoop!


June :).  Seth's parents are coming out to visit us during Father's day and a few days after.  Looking forward to seeing them.  They will get here just in time to celebrate our wonderful weather!  :).


June 5 means that Seth and I have 32 days until we head home to good ol South Carolina and 34 days until we are at the good ol beach with my fabulous family :).  I think there is now an official countdown to this.

Above are pictures of our picnic blanket that we've been using.  Seth's crafty mother made it for us for a wedding shower.  It has been very handy and we have enjoyed it.  She also made the green bag that I have my load of books in on the left there.  Again-a very crafty lady :).

Seth and I don't have room for a garden/plot around our apt.  We also didn't rent a plot like we thought since the weather is just ridiculously unpredictable here and we thought it may end up being more pricey-so we decided to just try some herbs out.  We have basil, cilantro, and rosemary.  We've used them all so far and it has been fun to try it out (even though we just planted a plant instead of seeds).  We are looking forward to the day when we are in our own home with a yard where we can plant a garden.  I'm looking forward to coming home and tasting all my daddy's garden goodies :).

Seth and a buddy went and played golf yesterday (Saturday) afternoon.  Me and the buddy's wife (my buddy) went with them to walk the greens, chit-chat, and get our exercise.  It was absolutely beautiful views and I wish I would have taken my camera.  I plan to go again and take my camera-it was breath-taking.  Anywho-we had fun-got our exercise and some sun--and went out to dinner afterwards.  We ate at a Indian restaurant that was also just plain ol delicious.  Yummmmm. :).  Good Saturday evening!

Well that is about all I got for you folks.  Hope everyone has a good week!

The Cook's :).