Monday - The Chittock's were such a pleasure to have here. They went to our correlation meeting and then showed us all the things they had worked on here, like Curt made the remember bench that sits in front of the Visitor Center. He made all the frames for the chalkboards in the school house out of the original wood from the school floor. ETC., Etc. They brought us a care bucket full of fresh fruit, yum. They are the best. I cried when they left. We went on P-day and got our groceries after they left. Selby went online and got new shoes to hike in as he has worn out his.
Tuesday - only one trek to watch at base today. Cleaned in the shop for awhile. Selby was able to portray Levi Savage for a Stake group in the evening. He is amazing the way he can take on the character and make him seem so real. He worries he doesn't do a good enough job, but i love it.
Selby as Levi Savage
Wednesday - Today hiked the second leg of the National Historic Trail (NHT) with the Gillette Wyoming Stake about 200 people. It is about 5 miles and is pretty flat walking. The wind was blowing today. The people were mostly cowboys and ranchers. The kids were hearty and well mannered. We had come with the Caton's who were doing the first part of the NHT. We drop them off and go and pick them up at the end of their 5 mile leg and then they pick us up at the end of ours. The groups go on for another 5 miles into the camp ground at Rock Creek Hollow. I hiked and talked with a great couple named Ruby. He is a surgeon and she is the YW Leader in her ward.I ended up encouraging her about her calling. I told her what she needed to do most was love the girls. But I also told her they need straight talk and encouragement to be strong in Christ's gospel. She is such a sweet person I loved her. Went to dinner at a good Thai restaurant with the Caton's and then had ice cream at a neat place downtown. Yes I'm feeling fat. All the walking was suppose to keep that from happening. I'll need Damian!!!! 
Thursday - Another day at base, but unlike Tuesday, it was a little crazy today. We had 7 hikes all going out in a 90 minute window, our job is to keep everything running smoothly by keeping a distance between each group and help getting people out if they get hurt or sick on the trail. Our Directors, the Moench's came and watched us work and visited with us. Base has the best view in the whole area. We were invited to join one of the groups for a nice steak dinner. Their way of saying thanks for what we do here.
Friday -Today was a great day. Carrol and Vern's friends, the Fillerups were leading a trek (72) from their ward and requested us to be their trek hosts. We had such a wonderful time with them. They are great leaders and we feel like they are our friends now too! Our stories seemed to go extra good today and the Bishop was a good guy.
The Fillerups
Saturday- Got ready for the Hatch's and worked the Visitor Center until2:00. While we were in the center the Salatinos from Auburn Stake stopped by for a visit. They had been to Martin's Cove visiting Lou's sister who is serving there. Nice to see friends. Hatchs arrived next, what a happy reunion!!!!!!! Kissy, kiss. Right after they got here the Johnson's arrived too. We visited with them at the visitor center as they were just stopping by. We took the Hatchs on a tour of our site. You wouldn't think we are in the middle of nowhere by the visits this week. Enjoyed everyone.
Sunday - we all (Hatchs + Lauren and Taitum) went to Martin's Cove for church. It was a very busy day as a Stake from Oregon had stayed over so they didn't have to travel on Sunday. We had about 150 people for Sunday School. WOW We got the Woodbury's to help, so they wouldn't get bored, but we all did a good job so things went well. We had our potluck followed by a fireside with Sister Hinckley's sisters. They talked about their grandmother that was part of the Hunt wagon company that followed the Martin Company. They were delightful, they call President HInckley, Gord. We showed the Hatchs around Martin's Cove and then went to Independence rock. Brayden and Alex climbed to the top. We came back and the kids all ate again.
Such a Fabulous week, We love you all
River Crossing
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