Ernie Maxwell

Kyle and I just decided that we would like to go to Catalina together again. But this time, it will be pretty extreme. We are planning a 3-4 day backpacking trip from one side of the island to the other (Avalon to Two Harbors). The first day is supposed to be 15 miles, so I have GOT to start training pronto.

By the way, about a month ago, my Mom, Landon and Logan and I all decided to go for a hike nearby. I found this easy hike in Idyllwild called Ernie Maxwell, and it was beautiful in January. It was about 2 1/2 miles in and 2 1/2 miles out. We began a little late in the afternoon, so we only made it about a mile in before we had to turn around. We passed 2 little streams before we turned back.

I was pretty upset about not finishing it, so a couple weeks ago I convinced Kyle to come with me this time. It was a Saturday and we brought the dogs along with us. It was Cooper's first time on a hike and he acted like he had never seen people in his life. I will definitely have to work on his people skills, but other than that, it was just lovely. The streams were still running and most of the trail was covered with trees. Well, Kyle and I did make it to the end where we had a little snack and headed back. Definitely one of my favorite trails. BUT, if I am going to take on a 30 miler, I will have to take on more than a measly 5 mile hike. For sure.

I am learning how to play the Ukulele and I learned how to play C, G, and A chords. I taught myself C and G, but Lyle taught me the A chord. I made a few cool rhythms, but I am still trying to figure out an easy song I could learn to play like Super Mario Brothers. I am also going to try to get a Ukulele for next Christmas (2012):p.

Christmas

This Christmas we did the name exchange as usual and here are the names:

This person - Buys for this person

Samantha - Landon

Jimmy - Logan

Levi - Samantha

Granddad - Tabitha

Andrea - Levi

Kyle - Lyle

Tabitha - Andrea

Lyle - Jimmy

Landon - Kyle

Logan - Granddad

''The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree''

I am learning guitar! I asked for one for Christmas =) My granddad on my dads side new guitar and influenced my dad to learn it influencing all sons of roger to play guitar. Its my turn now so I learned to play a song today.

I love General Conference, its one of my favorite times of the year.

Youth and Children encouraged help find ancestors

https://lds.org/youth/family-history?lang=eng

“We are here to participate in the work of salvation. That’s who we are, that’s why we’re here on the earth. ... You were prepared for this day. The time is now.”—Elder David A. Bednar

So it's been forever

I thought I'd post to this blog since no one's done it in about a year!

But I don't know what to post about...so yeah!

Love, Samantha