Happy Feet

What would we do without our feet? Our feet take us to work, take us home, and take us on all of the adventures of our lives. Last Saturday Devin and I woke up and for the first time in a long time we looked at the schedule and there was nothing on it. We looked at each other and said, "Well, what should we do today?" It took us about 27 seconds to decide that we wanted to go hiking. We decided it would be fun to go up Mount Timp. as far as we could. So, being free to literally just take off, we packed a lunch and some snacks, Devin grabbed his camera and we were on our way.
But what would an adventure be without a little conflict. We got up to the little station where you pay to get into the park and "OH NO!" the dashing park ranger in his stunning hat had no way to accept a credit card. "BLAST!" That's what we get for living in a plastic world. We counted up the change in our car and it totaled about 63 cents. (If the park fee is $3 and Devin and Julie only have 63 cents, how much money do they owe the park ranger?) Luckily we must have looked pathetic enough the park ranger came up with a plan of his own to save the day. If we would drive clear to the American Fork side of the canyon, they could accept our credit card there. "YEAH!!!!" Thank heavens for the Park Rangers of the world, once again they saved us.
So we went hiking. It was so much fun to go out and enjoy the beauties all around us. We went up quite a ways before we decided it was time to turn around and head home. There were tons of butterflies out. Devin caught one at one point. We saw only one snake, which made me really happy. The best part was trying not to slide down the mountain on the huge patches of snow. I was wearing my Chacos because it was 100 degrees out. The snow was so COLD!!!! But as we went through small streams I had lots of fun trying to splash Devin who was just wearing normal shoes.
And that is our story for the week. Many people like to pamper their feet by getting a pedicure or soaking them in a hot bath, but no, those things are not for me! Just give me a good long hike, some dirt, snow, and water and my feet are happy.