A Hike at Taylor Creek

When Greg and I first came out to Gardnerville the first time to find a place to live we wandered around lake Tahoe. We found a little trail that lead to a underwater viewing area. We didn't actually make it down the trail that day. We decided to leave after a forest ranger told us there was a bear and her cub hanging out in the area.  We've been telling ourselves we needed to go back sometime. We decided to go today. Timmy loved the fish at the Denver Zoo so we figured he would enjoy this hike since he would get to run around outside and see the fish through the glass. We had no idea that there is a salmon spawning season going on up at the creek right now. I guess we just happened to pick the right time of year to go to the underground viewing area.  I guess the salmon are a big attraction though, because there were a lot of people hiking the trail. The trees changing color made the nature scenery even more beautiful. We really picked the perfect time of year to take a hike.

30 Weeks

30 weeks. We're 3/4 of the way there. Yes, only ten weeks left. I guess that puts us in the home stretch and makes it feel not so long until we get to meet Lillian. It also makes it feel like there isn't enough time to get ready for her arrival. Luckily, we don't need to get very many new things. Mostly just cute little girl clothing and some new bottles, since Timothy has destroyed most of the ones we had. I have doctor's appointment next week and from then on out I'll be going in every 2 weeks instead of every 4 weeks. Yep, we're getting closer!

On a side note, I was hoping to take a few more pictures out in the back yard, especially in front of the Crab apple tree. It looks so pretty with all of the little bright red apples all over it.  Sadly, no matter were I stood, in the shade, in the sun, facing the sun, or in front of the sun I was totally getting washed out.  I don't understand what is up with the weather. Not that I mind nice warm, sunny weather, but it is the middle of October. Where are the cool, cloudy days that justify light jackets and hot chocolate?

Corn Maze at Corley Ranch

We had a fun day at the corn maze. The weather was nice and we had a fun time. Timmy had a blast. He got to ride from Daddy in the backpack for a while and then started to get a little grumpy so we let him loose and he just ran and ran and ran through that maze. We even took a little hay ride this year.