Mary Jane Falls

Oh, the Great Outdoors, I love thee.

Two years ago we hiked to Mary Jane Falls in Mt. Charleston, NV.  Our plan was to hike to Big falls but the trail had been covered due to rough weather.  Here are some photos of our experience.

 My hunnie...

Mary Jane Falls

 Multiple times while we were there, huge chucks of ice came falling down the little waterfall.  Depending on the time of year the waterfall may be bigger or non-existent.  It was a little dangerous to cross sides because of the falling ice.  Watch-Out!

 

Larissa and Jayden

Larissa, Joie, Jayden, Iyela

Sunsets:West Bay, Grand Cayman

What beauty He has created.

 I love how the light is shining through the cloud,

 the magnificent shape of these wispy clouds,

and the colors in this sunset.

My little girl, not-so-little

Yes, I was a gymnast

Here's an old photo of some of my teammates and me.  It's at least 13 years old.  My, oh, my have we changed. 

Karen, Jacqueline, Kele, Tara, Kacey, Lindsey

Visiting Vegas

Going back home to Vegas...

  I always like going back home and staying with my parents.  They are so wonderful.  And home, well, it's welcoming and cozy...a warmth from the place you grew up.  I didn't move much growing up so home is secure and stable, a constant I can always rely on.
  Our first night back my parents treated us all to sushi at Sumo Sushi II .  They aren't lying about their sushi.  The fish is fresh and presented beautifully.  A la carte is presented better, but the fish quality stays the same.  We always order Hamachi Kama, Johnny Roll #2, Tiger Roll, Albacore, Uni, Soft Shell crab, and What the Heck(much better a la carte: the pico de gallo doesn't come with all you can eat; without it, it's not the same).  Jacob was brave and tried this crazy thing....

Quail Egg and flying fish eggs

  He enjoyed it, but still I wouldn't try.  I try most things, but that-No thanks.

Mmm...Uni, on the other hand-Yes please.  It's a flavor and texture that takes some time to embrace.  At first when I ate it, I had to close my eyes.  The flavor brings me straight to the ocean.

Writing about sushi is making me hungry for some.

Injury increases faith.

What does Jayden have?

 Oh, I see.

It's a grasshopper.  Poor little thing was missing one of its hind legs.  That is probably why Jayden was able to hold it long enough for me to get this picture. 

How scared do you think this little grasshopper was?  He was in the hands of a giant(Jayden).  He wasn't able to hop away quickly so he just had to wait to see what happened.  Injury forces us to trust God more.  Trials and difficulty increase our faith.  Nobody wants to go though the fire, but the result is so beautiful.  If you are going through a trial, lean on God.  He will sustain you and bring glory to whatever you are going through.

May God give you courage and understanding, strengthening you with the peace of his loving hand.

Here are the donkeys!