The Lady "Timp" at her best

I think you all can agree with me that Autumn is probably the best season to be in Utah. This year for my Golden Birthday (turning 28 on the 28th in 2008) I gathered a group of 20 enthusiastic family and friends to hike to the tin house. The day before the big hike, as we were making final preparations for the morrow, I called our hiking group and realized that one by one everyone was flaking out on me. Needless to say the next morning as we ventured out at 6am, I learned who REALLY loves me. Thanks Luke, Mom and Dad (who are both 55+), Jared, and little TJ. What an unforgettable day!!!


Sunrise






Fall at her best just above Aspen Grove



Jared taking on the glacier


TJ became known as the gazelle


View from the saddle


The six of us at the tin house. My parents are so cool they love hiking and the outdoors and have taught me to do the same. Thanks for a great birthday!

Road Trip *SEATTLE*

This last week Luke and I cruised north to Seattle. It was a LONG drive to do in one day. These are my highlights:

Pike Place Market: the flowers!!! I couldn't figure out a way to bring them home and make them last :(




San Juan Islands: We shipped our car along with us to San Juan Island to camp for a few days. On our way back it was all dark and foggy and I totally felt like I was on the movie "The Ring".




Kayaking San Juan: We camped on San Juan Island edged by the Puget Sound. Beautiful sunsets, fresh mountain/sea air, and unforgettable camping neighbors. The next morning we kayaked the Sound with a group. One of the most amazing things I've done.



Braving 46-degree water: We could not drive all they way to the ocean and not jump in. We even had a few spectators who wanted to see if we were crazy enough to actually get in.