the mountain got the best of me!

Please someone tell me that I finally can be considered a real mountain biker. Because last Saturday I took the hardest crash on my bike. I practically flew off the mountain and then kept sliding. It was awesome. Well it was after I laid there for a minute and realized I wasn't seriously hurt. Just a few minor scrapes and bruises and one ugly looking elbow and knee. Oh and a big rip in my bike shorts, (right in the butt) We went and rode Mueller Park with Jamie and Trent. It was really fun. Probably more entertaining for them because of all my falls. Yeah there was more than one. Oh well. I guess becoming more daring on a bike means that I am going to fall a lot more. Or maybe it's just the fact that I am really clumsy and I shouldn't be doing this.

Awesome view from the top

Worth the ride and the spills.

Showing off our dirty legs

Yep...a hole in my butt. Behind me is where I fell. The picture doesn't do it justice. It's pretty steep.

Killin it on Kilimanjaro!

A few weeks ago my amazing second parents Kris and Tim got back from their trip to Africa. They went there to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. altitude (19,340 ft.) They really are super-human. There are so many incredible pictures from their trip. Their hike up the mountain took about seven days. They had porters who carried all the equipment and supplies up the mountain and provided all the meals. The mountain has almost every climate type represented from its base to the peak. They started out in a rain forest and ended up in a year-round snow capped summit. What's up next you two? Everest. After their climb they went on an African safari and ended the whole trip with a couple of relaxing days on Zanzibar Island. They had such a wonderful time and have so many great stories about the time they spent there. Here are a few pics from their trip.

Kris and Tim on top of the world! The whole group on the summit

Climbing above the clouds

Tim took this picture. Kinda freaky to be that close.

Practically Tiger Woods!

His name on the scoreboard. His score is highlighted cause it was so good.
So the idea of walking 18 holes of golf in the hot sun, with hardly any shade, not knowing what the heck's going on, isn't exactly my idea of a fun day. But I was wrong. Yesterday my brother Luke played in the Utah State Amateur Golf tournament up in Park City. I decided since I have never seen him play (it isn't exactly the friendliest spectator sport), and it was kind of a big deal, that I would go. I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun I had. He is really a good golfer. He was one of about twenty other young players there playing against the best of the best golfers in Utah. The day we went and watched him he shot even par (which I learned is really, really good.) I was so proud of him. Way to go lil bro. And to think if you are this good now, just give yourself a couple more years. When you are rich and famous, remember your supportive sister!

Oh say can you see!!!

Chillin at the parade!Lil Berkie

Zac & Addie sharing a Otterpop!

Today we celebrated our country's independence with a good old breakfast, parade, BBQ, and fireworks with family. I can't honestly say that the 4th of July is my favorite holiday. I usually have to work. So I was mostly just excited that I had the whole day off. I guess being a history nerd like I am and knowing some of the un-talked about and not very pleasant things about our nation's history. (If you ever want a good read, try "Lies my teacher told me") I can't honestly always say that I am proud to be an American. Sometimes I am. But I am thankful that I live in the most tolerant and prosperous country in all civilization. I have never had to personally know war or know what it's like to not have my freedom. So here's to you America. Even somewhat cynics like me can be proud of what you try to stand for. God Bless America!!!