Return to virginia.

This last week I had the privilege of returning to virginia. Having lived there for a few months last year I grew to love this place and it'll always hold a special place in my heart. The area is absolutely beautiful. Especially during the fall. The weather stays fairly warm giving the leaves a chance to turn colors and you get to really experience fall. Unlike in canada where it starts but usually a snowfall comes sometime in september and kills everything before you even get a chance to enjoy the beauty of the fall leaves. I didn't do a lot while I was there but that wasn't the plan so much. I went to just enjoy being with family since I didn't get a chance while my sister and her kids were up here for the summer. Kids grow up way to fast and I'm going to be missing enough of their life as it is so I tried to utilize my time there and enjoy being with them. But they can sure wear you out. I also got a chance to see old friends. People I met while working at greenberry's and Panera bread, and also members of the single ward. On the day I was flying out I made it a point to go to the Washington DC temple. I never did in the 4 months I had lived there before and didn't know if I'd ever get a chance to again. It is a beautiful temple surrounded by a small forest shielded away from the world. Which I think is perfect. I thnk of the Scripture in D&C 109:22 " We ask thee Holy Father that thy servants may go forth from this house armed with thy power...and thine angles have charge over them"

Sadly I didn't get very many pictures while I was there. My motto is usually every moment is a picture moment but I neglected to capitalize on that motto. So here are a few from playing in the leaves, the temple, and my beautiful nieces and handsome nephew.

Curse you Blakiston

So on saturday I had the privilage (if you can call it that) to hike the highest peak in waterton- Blakiston. Our designated hike leader, scott leishman informed us it was about an 8 hour ridge walk/hike. So i packed myself a little lunch, some treats and 2 water bottles, thinking i had brought way to much. Oh but low and behold scott must have been with some more experienced hikers, because we got slightly lost on the shale which cost us some precious time and energy and we were just slightly lazy and took some good breaks. So what could've been an 8 hour hike ended up taking 12 hours. I think we climbed up 4 or 5 peaks that day. I was so close to just calling it quits a few times because i was exhausted and didn't know if i could make it any farther. We were all about finished our food supplies at 4-5 o'clock and still had 4 hours of hiking ahead of us. And if it wasn't for some heaven sent small patches of snow we would've been out of water at noon. but the hike was worth is and i'm glad i can say i've conquered blakiston. But i don't think i'll ever attempt it again.

The four troopers at the very top.

Waterton Fun #2

I've gone on a lot of little hikes in the few weeks i've been home. This is one with 2 of 3 sexxxy kitty friends (one tear for kimber

The three of us all ready to go

At our final destination- Bertha lake.

Field of purple flowers we found on the way back.

Acroyoga

OKay so i LOVED yoga.. But i love acroyoga even more. And i just didn't know that was possible! It's been so fun trying all sorts of positions and laughing when we fall over and being amazed when we accomplish them. It's been nice being with people that actually want to try it and end up enjoying it as much as i do! Someday i hope to be flexible and strong enough to do any yoga move. I'd also like to teach yoga and some point. I just love it that much and want everyone else to enjoy it!

Karli and I on our hike up Bertha lake

This took some strength and balance.

This is the McCormicks christmas card for the year :)

Me Crystal and Chelsea. Crystal does such a good downward dog.

Waterton Fun #1

I've gone into waterton a few times this year. The first time we had a fancy dinner party. It was so nice. It was a 3 course meal and we all dressed up and played games. I slept over that night and we went on a little hike up red rock the next morning. Sadly I don't have any pictures from the fancy dinner but here is some of our hike

I also hiked summit mountain with my brother and basically adopted brother Eric. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful hike. Although i was definitely in pain the next day. i felt like a cripple trying to walk around at work. oh and i became best friends with a deer