EFY in Logan.

This past week, I served as a volunteer counselor for EFY. I went twice as a participant in my teen years, but I knew it would be a completely different story as a counselor. I was really nervous, but I spent the week before getting & going over all the info I needed to, went over the line dances we do, and prepared for the devotionals and lessons I would be teaching. The first day was obviously the hardest, as you meet your group, as well as your company. I had a group of 14-15 year olds, and they were really shy at first (understandably so). But, as the week went on, they opened up and they really had a lot of fun. I had six boys (one was sick the day of pictures), and we were part of the company To Every Nation. My favorite parts were the dances, the games, and of course, the fireside & testimony meeting. They were really good kids, and the company was very fun to be around. I wish that I could have done this more during the summer, because I know I could've taken some weeks off of the job search to do this. But, I do and will treasure the week I just had at EFY in Logan.

Wind Caves in Logan Canyon

Yesterday for F.H.E., we combined as a ward, carpooled up Logan Canyon, and hiked up to the Wind Caves. I had heard of them before, but had never visited them, so it was a new experience for me. Many of my friends said it was a nice, short hike. But when we got to the trail head, and found out that a "short" hike consisted of 1.8 miles with a 900 feet climb. Still, I really wanted to see the caves. The hike was a little tough, but it was well worth it. The view was very pretty, and I enjoyed seeing all the trees and mountains. Most of the group from my ward made it up as well. We didn't stay too long, since had to make it back down before it got dark, and we arrived back just before then. Overall, it was a good experience, and another hot spot in Cache Valley that I've now visited.