May 24, 2015 - Our Hike To Donut Falls

 Our family hiked to Donut falls today. We accidently stumbled upon the trail last weekend, on May 17, 2015, but Alissa was wearing flip flops and it started to rain on us. Therefore, we decided to leave and come back another day. Today seemed the perfect day for it. The hike was NOT muddy this time around and we hiked the trail with ease. Alissa was excited to see some chipmunks along the way and we even saw one eating. Here are some fun pictures. You may notice that our pant legs are all rolled up in the pictures. This is because we had to cross the creek in order to get to the falls. It wasn't safe for us to hike up to the DONUT part of the falls since it's very slippery and not recommended, especially for a 6 year old.

Here are two of the chipmunks that Alissa saw

This one is eating a carrot or something that was given to him

In this picture, Alissa is hiking up the hill to look for more chipmunks 

 Here is Alissa crossing the creek to head back to the car after our fun day. Unfortunately, I followed her across the logs and ended up falling into the water and hitting my head on a rock, but my injuries were mild. I was cold and wet, but I was able to hike the trail back to the car to warm up. 

 Steve and Alissa enjoyed running down the trail since they knew I was in a hurry to get back to the car. Unfortunately, I didn't feel much like running since I was so cold. But, I'm grateful I wasn't seriously injured and I had a wonderful day. I will definately take this hike again when the right opportunity presents itself. 

FAMILY PHOTO's

My friend, Julie Slack, took these wonderful family photo's for me. I always wanted our picture taken by railroad tracks, but had never done it before. So, Julie offered to take these pics for me. I was super pleased with the results. I love my beautiful family.

 

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

 Alissa and I spent Saturday making these two picture frames for both Grandma's for Mothers Day. Alissa did most of the painting herself and I helped her glue the flowers on each frame. Of course, a picture frame is not complete without a family photo. 

 Daddy and Alissa surprised me when I woke up this morning. These gifts were sitting on the kitchen counter. The roses are from Steve and the colorful flowers are from Alissa as she picked them out herself. Steve also gave me my favorite movie, Divergent, and Alissa made this homemade picture frame for me at school. She even drew a picture inside the frame. I'm the luckiest women in the world to have such a thoughtful husband and daughter. They have both made my life so happy. 

 Alissa decided to wear her new birthday dress for Mothers Day since we went to Little America with Steve's family for Mothers Day Brunch. They had every type of food imaginable to choose from. The brunch was delicious and we had a wonderful time visiting with family. Of course we gave Grandma the homemade picture frame and she loved it. We visited the other grandma later that evening and gave her the picture frame as well. She immediately displayed it in her family room.