This last weekend Duke had both Saturday AND Sunday off of work, so we figured we'd try again. My mom took the kids ALL weekend, and we had two whole days just to ourselves. :)
Except, as usual, we missed the kids after the first night. We're so pitiful. :)
Since the weather was so great, we decided to take the kids up to try that hike again. This time it wasn't covered by 6 feet of snow! It was so beautiful and green. The temp stayed right around 70 degrees and there was a breeze and cloud cover. We couldn't have picked a better day for a hike.
Stewart's Falls trail is 2 miles, one way, through a bunch of aspen and pine trees, over a ridge and down a rocky path. It's a pretty easy hike (when you're not lugging a full frame back pack, just to see if you can handle it) and most people make it to the falls in 40 minutes to an hour. I think it took us at least two hours. :) We are SAD. But it was so worth it. Here's a picture of the falls at the end of the trail:
It's just a stock photo, because the kids broke my camera (again!!), and we didn't have one with us- but that's exactly what it looked like last weekend. Very full with spring run-off!
The kids had a blast, and we'll definitely do it again- sans backpacks. :)
So, in honor of the attempted romantical weekend, I've made a (partial) list of reasons I love my hubs (warning: much smooshiness ahead):
*He loves me, too. :)
*He works hard to support his family.
*He comes home to me every single night.
*He gave me beautiful, smart, funny, empathetic children.
*He actually wants to spend time with me.
*He cleans out the fridge, including the dishes containing the-leftovers-that-time-forgot.
*He's forgiving.
*After 15 years of being friends, and 4 kids, he still finds me attractive. I honestly can't figure that one out.
*He has a beautiful, simple, strong testimony.
*He blesses his family
*He loves being active.
*He's passionate about things that matter to him.
*He gets up with the kids the morning after I've had to take a Benadryl for my allergies and wouldn't be able to wake up to a freight train running through my bedroom.
*He teaches me things about the gospel that I never knew.
*He encourages me.
*He took me to the temple.
*He loves to play with the kids.
*He doesn't think so, but he sets a good example to me.
*He doesn't actually LIKE to fish, but he's willing to go, just for me and the kids. :)
*We read some of the same books, and he loves to talk with me about them.
*He's gentle with me, and loves to cuddle (I hope that doesn't embarrass him...)
*He's still manly. :)
*He really wants to slay all my dragons and make all my dreams come true.
*He LISTENS.
*He loves to sit and talk with the kids.
*He never judges.
*He backs me up and always gives me the support I need.
*He's a good man.
*He's my FRIEND.
*He takes me "the way I am".
*He gets my blood pumpin'.
*He knows who he is and what he stands for. He's not changeable or flighty.
*He loves the temple and honors his preisthood.
*He loved me, even when I was at my lowest point in life.
*He sweeps the carpet before he vacuums. :) That's cute.
*He reads to the kids, a lot.
*He loves everything I cook/bake.
*He likes to tease me and joke around.
I could go on and on and on. I'm so blessed to have him in my life- I owe everything I am to him. Duke pulled me back from the brink of disaster when I had hit rock bottom. He loved me even then and held my hand the whole path back. He encouraged me and helped me to grow and flourish. I know it's only because of him and the Lord that I was ever able to be the person I am now and be sealed to an eternal family. He puts up with all my quirks, and he always makes sure I have everything I need. I am so happy and so blessed because of him.
Thank you, honey, for always being there for me. I love you!
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