Ugly Toes

I'm sure you really wanted to see my feet. (Especially Sigi.) These toes are the result of two things. The first being the Bright Angel Trail at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Pictures are soon to follow. It was a 12 mile hike round trip, and it only took us half way down into the canyon. It was absolutely amazing. My mistake, however, was that I did not trim my toenails, so going downhill really took its toll on my toes. It has been about a week and a half since the hike, and I am still feeling the effects in my body.
As painful as my toes are, especially after a full day of taking care of the boys, I am almost thankful for the bruising because they remind me that I really was at the Grand Canyon. And because I don't get to hike or be as active as I would like, bruised and blistered toes make me feel tough. :-)

The second reason for these toes is William. The bruising was already in place on my left foot due to the hike. A few evenings ago, however, Will threw a fit, which included stomping his feet. One of his heels fell full force against my toe. The deep discoloration, the extent of the bruising (and a few swallowed tears) are thanks to him.

So there you go. Now you know the reasons for my ugly toes.