Thought for the Day


"Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us - even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will. We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever. Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won't, for He sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming."

- Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Day One of our trip...

As we drove to meet Bret's parents for camping we were all very excited. I couldn't wait to camp and go 4-wheeling and spend a lot of fun time with my in-laws! The kids were so good during the 9 or so hours it took to drive. I think that by now my kiddos are used to the driving we do each year to visit our loved ones. We go at least once a year, mostly twice, and even as much as three times.
We arrived in Beaver to meet up with Grandma and Grandpa to head up to our campsite and I got so sick all of a sudden. We had to stop at a gas station on the way up before my eruption (3 times)! And even then, I barely made it to camp before being sick again. So needless to say (but I'll say it anyway) I was sick the rest of the day/night.
You know the funny thing - the moment that I felt better in my stomach, altitude sickness took over! That stuff is HORRIBLE!!! I don't like to be a pain in the bottom region, but I wasn't really good for anything. The best I could do was help a little with things and not complain.
I have to say that our camp area was BEAUTIFUL!!! We had 15 head of deer right out our tent flap every evening and morning. Our campsite was right by a meadow where they liked to come and munch. It was a very nice place. Bret has decided to come back during hunting season - they'll probably all get the memo ahead of time though...
"Run Away! The hunters are coming!" Thank You Momma Little for warning them. :)

So that was our first day. :)

6 comments:

Lisa said...

I hope you are feeling better. (unless it's the "P" word)
I got really sick on our way up to Tahoe, during spring break. Luckily I had a cup with me, I almost filled it up. I know, GROSS!!!
Sounds like a fun trip!!

Lisa said...

I just looked at the pictures!!! I have so many great memories with your family. They all look the same, just older and wiser. I loved it when I visited you for my 16th b-day in Cody, WY. You have such a wonderful family.
Love ya!!

Blake said...

Lisa-I wasn't there so it probably wasn't that fun. Steph-I'm sorry you were sick. I know a lady that claims that as soon as she gets off the plane in Utah all her ailments go away. Clearly not the case with you. Can't wait to hear about day 2, etc...

Blake said...

(After looking at the photos) Okay, maybe you DID have fun even without me there. I'm jealous.

For Petesakes said...

hey :) sorry you got sick on your trip.. that sucks. It sounds like you guys had a fun time though. Cute pics!

Amie said...

ugh...that stinks...poor girl!