I have some great pictures of our road trip from NC to CA. Spencer's favorite was passing by a water tower in Kentucky that read "HOME OF SUPERMAN" and had Superman's picture all over it. And mine was the tornado we drove by in Kansas right after eating at the most delicious ma and pa restaurant ever. We were far enough from the tornado so that I didn't go into cardiac arrest, so it really was awesome...not terrifying. Those pictures are unattainable at the moment. later.
We got to SLC to visit with family and friends.
We were only in SLC for a couple days, so I am so thrilled that I was able to see Jenny! She was one of my bestest college girlfriends. So sad you weren't there Beth.
Side note to family: EMAIL ME THOSE PICTURES!! (love you)
Then we headed out on the final 12 hour drive to Crescent City, CA.
We got here right in time for the wonderful 4th of July Parade.
WWII Veterans always bring tears to my eyes.
After the parade we have been in a whirlwind of activities here at the ranch. I say 'ranch' because where else are there 3 different buildings on one piece of property that offer a wide variety of activity whilst surrounded by wildlife?
My parent's garden is AMAZING!! Here I am harvesting potatoes. It's like digging for GOLD.
We woke up to her right outside our window
That's a snake that has taken up residence in an ivy bush
Usually this feeder is surrounded by about 10 of those suckers. It's almost like watching a UFC tournament...violence, flexing muscles (in this case feathers), blood (red sugar water), and the last one remaining gets to live (eat).
I'm so glad that my parents don't actually live in Crescent City...even though it's right on the beach... it is ALWAYS foggy there! Instead they live up in the Redwoods right next to the Smith River. sunshine, swimming, rock diving, fishing, tanning, etc.
freezing
pondering whether or not to jump
a much better angle
if only you could hear him screaming like a little girl about how cold it was :)
It may not look it...but there is a wicked current that Spence almost surrendered to
it tuckered the poor guy out
And of course, after he jumped I had to. And look at how much better...the pointed toes, and perfect arch. Very dolphinish.
After about 10 full seconds, you get use to the cold. It was so refreshing. Did I mention that this is the cleanest river in the US?
hotness
After the parade we have been in a whirlwind of activities here at the ranch. I say 'ranch' because where else are there 3 different buildings on one piece of property that offer a wide variety of activity whilst surrounded by wildlife?
My parent's garden is AMAZING!! Here I am harvesting potatoes. It's like digging for GOLD.
Usually this feeder is surrounded by about 10 of those suckers. It's almost like watching a UFC tournament...violence, flexing muscles (in this case feathers), blood (red sugar water), and the last one remaining gets to live (eat).I'm so glad that my parents don't actually live in Crescent City...even though it's right on the beach... it is ALWAYS foggy there! Instead they live up in the Redwoods right next to the Smith River. sunshine, swimming, rock diving, fishing, tanning, etc.
freezing
this little island surrounded by rapids. Not easy to get too with class 5 rapids about.
(the river is low right now)
(the river is low right now)
pondering whether or not to jump
a much better angle
if only you could hear him screaming like a little girl about how cold it was :)
It may not look it...but there is a wicked current that Spence almost surrendered toit tuckered the poor guy out
And of course, after he jumped I had to. And look at how much better...the pointed toes, and perfect arch. Very dolphinish.
After about 10 full seconds, you get use to the cold. It was so refreshing. Did I mention that this is the cleanest river in the US?
hotness
