Swimming Fun

Taylor has been enjoying her pool. It has been so hot, at least we think it is really hot. It is nice for her to be able to have some place to cool down.

Hiking

Yesterday Taylor and I went hiking to some hot pots with Aunt Jessica and Sofi. When we started out on the hike the sun was shining. As we got a little more then half way up a storm rolled in and we had to take cover. Luckily there were a lot of trees and some boulders to hide next to. My poor Taylor was so scared of the lightning and the really loud thunder. I felt so bad. By the time the rain stopped we were pretty wet and Taylor was freezing. We did not go prepared for the rain. I know, I should have listened to the weather forecast that called for rain, but when are they ever right. Next time I will do better at being prepared. So anyways, we were able to finish our hike up to the hot pots where Taylor was able to get warmed up and play for a few. Then the dark clouds started rolling in again and we decided we'd better head back. It rained on us the whole way down, but at least there wasn't any lightning. Other then being caught in a storm, I had a great time on our hike. It was beautiful and I would much rather hike in the rain then in the hot sun.

Taylor and Sofi

View from the trail

Taylor and Sofi at the end of the hike

Taylor playing in the hot pots

The Grotto

On Saturday we decided to take the rare opportunity of having Jeremy home on a weekend and hiked to the Grotto up Payson Canyon. It is actually more like a short walk, being that it is only .3 miles long. We had a good time though. At the end is a little waterfall with a pool at the bottom that you can play in. Here are a few pictures.