When I was younger my parents tortured us by making us spend our summer vacations hiking the Southern Utah National Parks. It was hot, dusty, and boring. We walked and hiked a ton, we were tired and just wanted to go swimming. Even though we did enjoy climbing on rocks and in the dirt, we would have rather been doing something else. Well, fast forward a few too many years and we came up with this marvelous plan to torture our own children with making them hike the National Parks. It was remarkable what memories came flooding back to me as I watched my own children run to rest on the same rocks and logs I rested on as a child. To see them run on the trails, climb on the rocks, and be thrilled at seeing a lizard was just as I remembered from when I was younger. It was great being on this end of things. I was amazed by the beauty of this world and wanted my children to experience the wonders of the creation. I think, even though they complained about the long hikes, being tired, and wanting to go swimming, that all in all it was a successful family vacation. Throw in some cousins, aunt, uncles, and even a grandma and grandpa and you have my memories relived.
Cool, Tianne ready for the day ahead!
Cambree loving a little independence.
Look at the water!
A beautiful cowgirl!
Riding on Dean
The family portrait!
Two of the most beautiful sights in the world!
The whole gang! (Tianne is there too!)
A "long, long tunnel" according to Tianne
Shayla being swallowed by a tree.
The resting place!
Orange you glad we took this picture?
Beautiful!
Climbing on rocks!
The perfect resting place (affectionately named "the potty")
Our family hieing to Kolob
This is heaven!
Daddy's little wild child!
Fun outside of the canyon!
Another hike!
Wow!
Fun in the Sun!
Don't make me do anymore hiking!
Shayla's up for one more quick hike!
I'm not sure what the children think, but I felt it was a successful, fun, memorable family vacation. And worth repeating!
4 comments:
Awesome, awesome awesome trip. Go to Zion if you haven't been!
bet we wouldn't have whined as much if we'd gotten to ride a horse! such fun!!
WOW! Lots of memories came back for me too, and where did you find horses to ride???!!! You guys are cool parents.
I agree. What a great time! We're ready to go again. Thanks for arranging and making us actually do it. Here's to many more trips like this!!
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