Fossil Springs

(above: Me, Brittney, Jesse, and Michelle {who we nicknamed catsup and mustard})
it all started Monday night while were were eating dinner at Michelle and Jesse's house. i said to Jesse, "We should plan a trip to Fossil Springs." He replied, "We were thinking about going tomorow." so the next day we were off.

the hike down to fossil was beautiful. we couldn't have asked for more perfect weather. it was overcast most of the day, with the sun coming out just a few times. it even sprinkled a little bit. it's about a four mile hike down to fossil and the four of us used the time to tell funny stories, tease eachother, and catch up on what we've all been doing.

when we finally reached the bottom, we were a little disappointed about the height of the water. earlier this year because of some accidents and fear of lawsuits, the dam was removed. this lowered the water level significantly above, but also created a beautiful waterfall and new pools to swim in below.

we found some good jumping cliffs and a beautiful pool enclosed in a cave. the water was a little cold, but after being in it for a few seconds the water became nice. we spent the rest of the afternoon swimming.

the hike out was a little harder since we were already tired and it was mostly uphill, but we made it.

we went over to pick up addison and brittney was one happy mom to see her. looks like next time we'll just have to take baby.

p.s. on the drive home when the b-line turned to power rd i didn't see where the speed limit changed. there was a motorcycle cop right there waiting and pulled me over. he asked me to step out of the car and did some type of test with his pen light. i had to follow the light with just my eyes while keeping my head still. he asked me several times if i had been drinking. i couldn't help but smile each time he asked. of course i told him that none of us had been drinking or ever taken a drink in our lives to which he politely replied, "bull s%@#." for some reason or another i didn't pass the light test so he made me take a breathalyzer test. of course i passed with flying colors. needless to say i didn't get a ticket. probably because he was such an idiot. just another funny experience to add to the list.

Me drinking out of the spring. The water tasted great!

Jesse and I doing some extreem cliff jumping.