Calls for celebration

She turned 90k.

So I and the kids took a road trip

(Locke was in Houston for a business competition)

They became best of friends on our way to MOAB!!

Thanks Ballard's we will always welcome spontaneous trips!!

View from a hike. Where we camped.

On our way up to Corona Arch

this boy wouldn't keep his hat on.

Armanie out did herself. Climbed cables like

a champ!!

View from Corona Arch

We made it 3 miles roundtrip

He slept on the way down.

Cutie

There's nothing like story time on a campout

And a fire. A. insisted that there be a fire for

marshmellows

Day 2: Arches National Park

Delicate Arch. I did this one without the help of Kate and Shawn. Daring

but worth it.

But this stone slab=lots of breaks

Right in the middle of the trail. :)

Nothing like hiking with kids. I was able to

appreciate the scenery more

Then the trail got scary. This ledge and

wind was a little unnerving but...

it was great on top!!

Rocco could hike another 3 mile-r

just as long as there are snacks.

On the trail down. Delicate arch in the far distance.

This picture does not accurately portray Armanie

on the second half of the trip.

I carried her and Rocco probably a good 3/4th and the other

1/4 was with her crying and wailing "I'm tired"

"Won't you carry me Mom?!" and lots of breaks! :)

But she pulled through as soon as she could see the parking lot.

Couldn't be more proud. She asked if we were going to see another

arch 2 hours later.

Doesn't do justice but some pretty amazing

rocks out there.

But after a 3 hour drive home we were all glad to see Dad!

We all had a good weekend but it's good to be home.