I went to bed after midnight last night because I was working, but we woke early to meet Courtney on 800 N just after 7:30. Lily and I got as much rest as we could so once we got up, it was a mad dash to get everyone in the car, and no one had breakfast.
But the hike was so so so beautiful. Courtney took us to Primrose point and the kids all did very well (I did carry Clarissa a bunch, but she walked almost the whole way back). The whole loop was just under 4 miles. It was a bit mentally exhausting coaxing Clarissa along, but honestly, I loved every minute of it (and Clarissa is seriously so cute). The rest of the kids were truly great hikers.
We got some neat footage of a butterfly just before getting to the overlook.
The overlook was breathtaking, and the grandeur reminded us of being in Glacier.
On the way back we loved the sound and sight of the Aspen leaves quaking in the wind.
We also met a furry friend!
Also, the mountain flowers were breathtaking.
After the hike, Courtney showed us Icebox springs where you can drink mountain spring water that is coming right out of the ground. It was delicious!
Basil loved it too!
We are so grateful to Courtney for taking us on such a wonderful adventure!!
Because everyone hiked on an empty stomach, we treated everyone extra nice for lunch. We went to cafe Rio and then got Menchies. Yum! Menchies is one of my all-time favorite deserts. I love designing my desert just the way I like it 🙂
Then Lily and I went home. I quickly packed everything for the Community of Christ Reunion, and then we jumped in the car and headed to Camp Red Cliffe (up Ogden Canyon). We got Cup Bob to eat on the way.
Immediately when we arrived, there was the most beautiful Spirit. We stayed up talking with people until 10 PM. We met and became friends (or closer friends) with so many beautiful people, including one lady who was just divorced by her husband a few days ago (because she left the church). The bond and the spirit there was so strong. I love that community so much and I know it is my home. The kids all found friends to play with and played so happily while all the adults talked.