Sunday, June 26, 2011

Capitol Reef

The last time Wade and I went to Capitol Reef was when I was pregnant with Janie.
I can't believe we only live an hour and a half away from this beautiful place and we haven't been taking advantage more often!

The only thing better than camping is camping with cousins!

The first night we went on a short hike to see this waterfall.
Janie lost her flip flop in the river, but Dad chased after it and saved the day!

The campground was lovely and the weather was perfect!

We went on a great hike called Sulfur Creek. It was like a mini version of The Narrows in Zion. I wasn't sure if my girls would do okay with a hike a little longer than 6 miles... I should have been more worried about myself. My pregnant body had had it after the first 4.

It's amazing what adding a little water will do for little hikers.
They probably could have gone another mile. They loved it.
Here is one of the waterfalls we played in.

Another waterfall!

The beautiful orchard across from the campground.

The next day we did a smaller hike...but it felt longer.
It was too hot for me or the kids to enjoy it much!

You'll notice Addi is absent from the picture...it was one of those kind of days for her.

By the end we were all tuckered out!
It was a great trip! Can't wait to get back and do it again - preferably NOT pregnant next time!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

May Highlights

Addi's Preschool Graduation
I did a co-op preschool for Addi this year. It was a lot of fun. We had a good group of kids. The other moms/teachers were excellent!


The Yard
I never knew a yard was so much work...not to mention expensive!
Here is my manly man and my manly father in law moving a rather heavy rock into our flower bed. Usually people do this before they have grass...we've never been ones to do things the smart way.

Spring Soccer
Soccer did not disappoint this year. Janie loves it and is really quite good...although I think I am still more into the games than she is. Yes...I am one of THOSE moms.

Les Mis
Wade and I saw Les Miserables a couple of years ago and loved it, so when the opportunity presented itself again we couldn't resist. My sister Amy and her husband Mark and my sister Jill also went. It was pretty fantastic.