Hey, thanks for getting back to me about the weekend plans. I think the earlier start makes a lot of sense because the afternoon is going to be hot and we will all want to be done by noon. I told Megan we should meet at the trailhead around 7 and she said that works for her too. I still need to grab a couple of things from the store tonight but nothing major just some snacks and water. The route we mapped out last time should work well and I checked the park website and the main loop is open again after that storm last month. Let me know if you want to carpool because I have room for three more and it would be easier than taking two cars. Also I finally finished that series you recommended and I see why you liked it so much. The second season really picks up and the character development is fantastic. I started the spin-off show last night and it has the same vibe so far. Anyway I will text you later in the week to confirm everything. We can grab coffee after if everyone is up for it. Let me know what you think about the carpool idea.

I finally tried that bread recipe you sent me and it turned out way better than I expected. The dough was a little stickier than what I am used to but after the first rise it came together nicely. I used a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour because that is what I had on hand and it gave the loaf a nice texture. The kids ate half of it before it even cooled down completely. I think next time I will add a little honey to the mix just to see how it changes the flavor. Your tip about letting it rest for an extra twenty minutes before shaping really helped. I have been baking a lot more on weekends and it has become kind of a ritual now. It is relaxing and you get something good to eat at the end. Let me know if you have another recipe you think I should try. I am open to anything as long as it is not too complicated. Also I finally got around to organizing that closet I have been avoiding for months and I found some old photos from college which was fun. Anyway that is about all from me. Hope your week is going well so far and we should catch up properly soon.