Wyoming Weather -- Love It or Hate It

We made it safely to Wyoming and have been enjoying our visit. The only real problem is that it has been cold and windy. Anyone who knows Wyoming knows this is not unusual, but it's also not what I was hoping for. By this time last year it was in the 90s, but this week has been much colder. In fact, yesterday it actually even snowed! Yes, snow in Wyoming in June.

When Morgan and Brynne noticed the snow, they decided to put on their warm coats and go out to play in it. Brynne could hardly believe that I had forgotten to pack their gloves! I was smart enough to pack several pairs of pants and warm coats, but I'll admit I didn't think we'd need the gloves...

The only warm day we had (over 70 degrees) was so windy that I seriously had to stand bracing myself so the wind wouldn't push me back. That day my friend Ruth was visiting from Salmon with her kids, and we decided to brave the wind and take the kids to the park. I think the kids didn't mind, but we had all sorts of sand blowing in our hair and eyes -- very annoying.

The worst thing about the wind is that it's nearly impossible to exercise in. It can be done, yes, but it's extremely unpleasant and difficult. I planned on getting out to run at least four days/week while I was here, but I haven't been able to do a thing. I'm used to going to the gym for 1 1/2 hours/day Monday through Friday, so my body is hating this weather! I'm going to have to start getting creative.

I looked at the 10-Day forecast for Rawlins this morning. I was pleased to see that the yucky weather and wind are supposed to slowly go away. By Saturday it will finally be in the 70s with only a normal amount of wind. All next week it stays in the 70s and should be nice.

I got curious and just checked to see what the weather is like in Spanish Fork -- hello! It's supposed to be in the 90s next week. I'll be glad to be in Wyoming, outside enjoying the 70s while the folks back home are stuck inside because of the heat. And so it's true, on a rare day the weather in Wyoming actually comes through for you. :)

P.S. Lee has flown more hours, but I haven't been able to make the change using my parent's computer yet. He only needs about 435 more hours!