Travis & I love hiking to hot springs. So for Valentines Day, since Travis had some time away from studying, we decided to go to the hot springs below Hoover Dam. We've been to this one before, but we just love going. Ironically, our first Valentine's Day we hiked to the hot springs in Spanish Fork Canyon, so it was kind of like an anniversary of sorts. The weather was perfect-just cold enough to want to get in the springs, but not too cold to hike. We'd never been there during the day, so I'd have to say that this trip was my favorite because I got to see how huge the canyon is and also how clear the water was. We went with Steven & Amber Kessinger and also decided to take Lily. Lily did a great job hiking! We of course had to lower her and lift her at the steep areas, but it wasn't too bad at all. This was her first time swimming as well. At first she was pretty hesitant and kind of freaked out. But after awhile, she loved the warm water and just swam around all by her self. I do have to say that it's really weird wearing a bathing suit and holding a dog. Try it sometime...it's just weird.
While Lily was running around while we were in the hot springs, she ran into a prickly bush and got this horrible plant stuck all over here. It was literally glued, like duct tape to her hair! We couldn't get all of it off there, so we spent like half an hour at home getting the rest of it off. We even had to cut some of it out. It was sad. Poor Lil. Also, she's been peeing a TON. We think she drank too much of the water in the springs and it did something funny to her. I'm all worried she's going to be sick with some amoeba...Ugh! It really bugs sometimes how attached I am to this dog because I worry so much more now. Anyway, I think she's going to be fine. Over all we had a great afternoon and love living near hot springs!
We will dearly miss the Smith family- they are moving back to Montana next week for work. They have been here about one year and we've had some great times with them. Below are a few of the pictures of the things we've enjoyed doing together. I will always remember the most their many BBQ's and get togethers at their beautiful home. I admire them for their generosity and am thankful for their friendship. We wish them the best and plan on keeping in contact for years to come. Love you guys!
