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Staph or Strep?

Poor Luke has been battling this infection for 2 weeks.  It came on so fast.  After first noticing it, and getting him to the doctor, it had spread from looking like a marble, to this.  He was also covered in hives on his arms and torso.  The doctor cultured it and it came back as strep.  But, after lancing it a week later, he says it looks so much like staph.  The good news is that he is done with a 10 day treatment of antibiotics, and is healing nicely. 

Hiking With My Handsome

I have Cheri to thank for this fabulous day. She was willing to sleep over Friday night so that Dave and I could hike Timpanogos bright and early, by ourselves. This was my first long (18 miles) hike, and my first time leaving all of my children at home for the day.  We were on the mountain for a total of 11 hours.  Nine of those were hiking.  It was an amazing experience, with my best friend.

Is he really leaning on that mountain?

Two of the nine Mountain Goats we saw. 

This is how Dave went down the Glacier.  It was so steep at the top.  I opted to stay dry and hiked down the rocks.  We both enjoyed hearing the water running underneath us.

The wind was fantastic and rejuvenating!

Emerald Lake.  This is at the bottom of the Glacier (Snowfield).

Dave and I at the top!

Taken from the saddle, looking at the Peak.

Waterfall 2 miles up Aspen Grove.  This was taken on our way down.  I was so tempted to take my shoes and socks off and soak my feet.  But, I resisted. 

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After


We are hoping to see a big difference. So far, so good.