Hike Hurricane 2018: Three Falls Hike...

I had a new year's resolution to try more local hikes.  I've heard of Three Falls but didn't even know where it was.  I found it and made everyone hike it with me. We started by following the historic canal and going through a little tunnel.

It doesn't always have water, like now, but I imagine it is crazy awesome when it does.  

The first 2 falls are right near the beginning of the hike.  The 3rd fall is a bit farther.

The 3rd fall had a little pool underneath it and just a whisper of water coming over the top. Okay it was mostly a mud pit. The kids tossed big rocks into the mud and thought the noise they made was hilarious.

Great way to exercise!

Random pictures...

Maxine's curls are stupendous!

I sang the National Anthem at Coral Canyon Elementary VERY last minute but my hair is looking awesome and my Mom bought me a new dress for my birthday.

Wrestling boys.

One of the reasons we live in this place is the beautiful skies!

Bun Burner 1500 Gold...

Merril wants to compete in the Iron Butt Rally, which is an 11-day endurance motorcycle rally.  It's expensive but you can't just pay money and enter.  You have to be selected.  Merril decided to go to an Iron Butt luncheon in Jacksonville, FL to try and secure a spot.  He rode his motorcycle to Jacksonville to earn his Bun Burner 1500 Gold and maybe impress some of the higher ups.

Wade rode a teensy bit of the way and took these nice pictures of Merril.  M had to complete 1500 miles in 36 hours or less and he did it! My bum hurts just thinking about it.

Dang!

Vegas with Maxine...

JoLyn was performing in a percussion group in Las Vegas and Jo Anna invited us all down for a mini girl's weekend.

We watched JoLyn and went to The Cheesecake Factory!

Merril took the rest of the kids to play in the snow with Wade and some of his kids. Jack said they had to hike a bunch in the snow and he had to pull the sled. It looks like they're having a good time though.

Crazy greenhouse...

I ignored the greenhouse last year because I was working on the backyard so much.  It got out of control in there!

I couldn't believe how many weeds were in there!

And a cabbage patch.

Now that the weeds are out of the way, the greenhouse needs a lift.

After working on the rest of the yard, the greenhouse area is just too low.  It's secured to the ground with stakes so it had to be loosened first. 

Then using shovels as levers, I lifted it up and stuffed boards underneath to hold it there. I secured the stake and they acted like stilts, holding the greenhouse in the air.

Then we'll bring in more dirt and plant.