Creative Treasures: PSE12

Monday, March 21

Jump Creek

Sunday was such a pretty Spring day. The temperature got up into the low 60’s. Once church got out, we decided to get out and enjoy it.

Jump Creek is just shy of an hour from home; South of Marsing in the Owyhee’s. We were not the only ones out enjoying the day. There was quite the crowd.

We hiked down into the canyon to the waterfall and back the opposite direction. Next time we’ll hike to the top.

The Landscape is amazing. In the middle of the desert there is this this rocky lava landscape. There is a little creek we had to cross a couple of times before getting to the waterfall.

I could stand inside the cave in the picture below. The rock walls are pretty tall.

Everything is starting to turn green. These tiny yellow flowers are only about 1/4 inch wide. The green won’t be here for long. When the hot summer days arrive, everything will be dry and brown.

Idaho has some pretty amazing things to see.

Enjoy!

Sunday, July 5

Independence

My Handyman and I have a 3 day weekend together. Usually the only day we have together is Sunday. We went to the Capitol City Market in down town Boise then watched the 4th of July parade.

It was a HOT day. We’ve had about two weeks of weather in the 100’s. One day it got up to 110. I found a shady spot to take a few pictures of the parade. I was hoping to get down on the road to get some good shots but I didn’t want to lose my shady spot. :)

Here are a few photo’s of the festivities.

I loved the bagpipes. Maybe it’s my Scottish heritage.

Charity Majors, Mrs. Idaho. She had a busy day yesterday.

The horse was super popular with all of the kids around me.

Here are a couple of photos from Downtown Boise as we walked back to the car.

To end the day, we drove to Meridian to watch the firework show put on my Meridian Speedway. I set up my tripod in an attempt to get some good fireworks shots. I read several tutorials on camera settings etc. I need more practice. Too bad it is only once a year.