Request granted...

Well, I thought I'd go ahead and post Amy's idea. I asked if she had any ideas for my blog and she suggested I tell you about our (Rachel S., Amy, Laura, and me) trip to Devil's Gulch. So here goes Amy!


Earlier in August us Smith girls went over to Dubs for a sleep over, and on the second day we decided to head up to Devil's Gulch. So we got up super early... ok, ok, it was 8... or was it 9? ANYWAY. So we got up there before 12 at least and started down the trail. The first thing we crossed over twas the actual 'gulch' that our South Dakota hallowed criminal had jumped. Yes, legendary Jesse James. *freaky music starts to play in background* Where did that come from? /=) Sorry, I couldn't help it. =D





So, anyway we took a few pictures of each other pretending to push the other off the edge, then hiked up the next trail. There were quite a few scenic stops along the way. It was a really pretty place; they've done a good job of showing it. It was hard to get the depth perspective on some of the pictures, so you'll just have to use you're imagination. As we kept hiking I was constantly reminded of how beautiful everything was. It reminded me how artistic our Creator is. Everything He has made is done with such precision. Every little detail looks like it's been hand painted. Laura and I were admiring some beautiful blue dragonflies while we were near a stream. They were so cool, their wings were transparent yet they were this midnight blue. It's so cool how even the littlest creatures of God's universe declare His glory. It makes me wonder how anyone could ever believe in Evolution. Go figure. =)

Well, we ended up at this really pretty stream/waterfall. Laura and I took tons of pictures! I was so disappointed cuz I had filled up my gig and I couldn't decide on any pictures to delete! So Laura drove us up to the nearest Lewis so I could buy another memory card, and it just so happened they were all out of the one that fit my camera. Of course, right? LoL. Oh well. I tried taking a few with my cell... but we all know how irritating the clarity can be with that!

We had fun singing in the car the rest of the way though! It was hilarious! Friends are such a blessing. =) Well thanks for the idea Amy! Hope you like it! And if any of you have any other ideas... TELL ME!
(Below: After a long day of trekking... we can't stay awake during the movie! Amy was the only survivor at 3! Snore!) =P

Luv ya'll!!

(You can see the rest of the pictures by clicking on this link--->)
http://picasaweb.google.com/PixelPerfectPhotography.by.SS/DubsNSmiths?authkey=h8GPopyO2c0&pli=1#