Cascade Springs

Since we weren't able to go hiking at the Family Reunion we drove up to Cascade Springs in the Provo Canyon. On our way there we took a short detour to stop at BYU to buy some bug mounting pins and then another short detour looking for the turn off. If you ever come to visit don't worry now we know exactly where we are going.

Tiffany Olher, my parents foster daughter, who now lives out here in Provo also came with us. Vickie and Jacob joined us for yet another adventure. Jacob was our main butterfly, lizard catcher.
The Springs are beautiful! If you know anyone who needs engagement pictures taken, the wooden bridge and beautiful waterfalls would be a perfect backdrop.
Me, Becca, Rachel, Mark and Abbie up on the bridge.

My dad took this beautiful picture which is the next desktop for our computer.
Today Mark and Abbie had the flu. We still decided to go hiking. Unfortunately we still had to use the towels we brought "just in case." Mark was a little frustrated that as a 7 year old he had to be pushed around in a stroller. Poor guy. He was so happy even though he felt awful.
We had a picnic lunch while we were there. Sandwiches or fresh bread and butter, tons of grapes, carrots, string cheese, and M&M's. Yummy!

Jacob was our "King Catcher." Here is the lizard he caught.

When it was time to let it go everyone wanted a chance to hold it. It liked Jacob the best and just sat on his hand. Every time Becca got it it ran up her shoulder and across her back.
Near the end of the trip Jessie found a garter snake and Vickie snatched it up.
Rachel and Becca used the snake to scare mom, which I still think was pretty mean.
What a fun day.