I can spell Timp-an -o-goes Cave!

Timp-an-o-goes Cave! Maybe, if I split that word up I will not forget how to spell it any more and either will you! Isn't crazy that with computers and modern technology it actually perpetuates stupidity. Let me give you an example.... in my elementary years I could spell quite well. I even came in 2nd or 3rd a few times in the school Spelling Bee. I now find myself not even trying to spell a word right, isn't that what spell check is for? This has nothing to do with Timpanogoes(I will have you know I just spelled that word without looking)Cave so, on to the pictures.

I love this hike up to the cave and I always start feeling so happy and excited and I easily forget that.......


1/4 of the way up I am so happy not to be carrying an extra 40lbs.


I love posing my children and cousins on scary cliffs watching other mothers passing me by. I smile as they give me dirty looks and verbally express their disgust at the terrible danger I have put my children in.


I love learning about Stalagtites and Stalagmites (I am not even looking to see if these are spelled correctly). I forget every year which ones come from the top and which ones are on the bottom and Braden is trying to point out that he knows more about this cave then I do. My little nephew Jaidon just thinks I am weird.


Has anyone in the history of snapshot ever liked a family picture? I am so busy sucking in my gut and making sure my arm isn't smashed against my ribs(I heard that makes you look fat) that I can't even pay attention to my 6 yr old who is pulling a face and closing his eyes on purpose just to make sure we don't send out a Christmas Card again this year.


We hiked, we enjoyed, we came down with a bad knee and we celebrated Nanna's birthday with some yummy Twinkies. Happy Birthday Nanna we think you are great!


When all is said and done, the only thing left to say is next time I hike Timpanogoes(had to look that time) I want to be carried in a backpack and sleep on the way down.


By the way next year we are spelunking, anyone want to join in?????