Zion Narrows

I forgot these! This was our favorite "hike". You actually just walk up the stream as far as you can take it. The farther you went, the darker and colder it got!! It was really fun. I only fell in once, and did NOT bring my nice camera. :0)

Abby got out of the pack a few times to swim. . .













Whew! Back safe at the lodge.

More Utah Pics

I've been really slow at getting these vacation pictures sorted through and posted! I guess there are many more important things to do than blog. :0)

We stopped at a dollar store part way through the trip to get Abby some new car toys. A mini Mr. Potato head was a big hit!!





By the end of the trip, Abby could turn herself around in the pack. I guess I shouldn't be surprised since she can unbuckle herself from a shopping cart . . .








Abby's favorite thing was playing in the water. After our first hike by a stream, we started packing her swimsuit and taking an occasional swim break.

Vacation - Bryce Canyon

Ready for another hike






Down we go!











What goes down must climb back up . . .











Ahhhh . . . freedom.

Vacation - Zion

We got to go on vacation for a week in Utah. We went to Zion National park and Bryce Canyon and had a great time! I've never been to these kinds of places. God's handiwork is truly amazing!





We went on a few short hikes in Zion. I thought it was cool when the trail got narrow.



Abby did really well in the backpack. Yes, she was bored, she waved at everyone we passed, and ate more fruit snacks than I can count. I think this is the ONLY time the whole week she took a nap :0) Thank you thank you for the loaner, dodsons!





I love playing with the sun in my camera. These are with my point and shoot - you can do it too!

Park with Grandma

John's mom took Abby to the park by our house. We go there a lot. She loves going down the slides, swings, and trying to copy what the "big kids" do. There's a few more pics on sweet girl photo.





So small . . . and so fast . . .

Blueberries with Grandma

John's mom came for a visit last week. John found a great U-pick blueberry patch and we had fun picking! I was glad they let Abby eat as she picked - she is well trained in eating straight from the plant. :0) We made blueberry scones & pancakes . . .

The farm is Temecula Berry Company if you're interested!

backyard with daddy

Abby loves to play with John. They were outside - playing on the step stool (a favorite "toy"), having fun with a cheap party toy, and just goofing off.