Moab 2010

Every spring we go with Brett's whole family (all 30 something of us) to Moab. We stay in one big house. And let me tell you, each year, that house seems smaller and smaller!!!! But, we have so much fun. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful 'in-law' side of the family!

Ella, Kiki and McKay in Goblin Valley. I think Kiki and McKay look more like twins than Makenna and McKay do.

An awesome view on the way to "Double O" Arch. This was the first time we'd done this hike. It was a little strenuous, but well worth it!

Michael with a bloody nose after the annual dirt clod fight in Goblin Valley

View on the hike to Double O arch.

Kiki was my hiking partner. I had tons of fun chatting it up with this girl. We pretended we were spies the whole time. What a trooper.

We finally made it! Check out that double arch!!! Pretty amazing!

Basking in the sun in the lower arch at "Double O" Arch

Landscape Arch

Connor and Livvy pulling some 'tude. Rachel is just along for the ride...

I love this arch. It is my favorite.

This is an actual hand cart made by Studebaker. It was at a trinket shop.

This is the first year, of all the years we've been to Moab (we go the same weekend every year) that there has been snow in the park. That is attributed to the very long, cold winter, and a very wet spring. Mickey is 'eating' snow encrusted in the reddish/brown sand. He thought it looked like a s'more.

Mick and Ken seeing how far back they could squeeze!

Kenna (and Connor in background) at Sand Dune arch

Some of the dads exploring

Mickey found a 'cave'

Connor and Brandon conquering a hill


All the cousins in Goblin Valley

Mick's carseat must be really comfy.........He has made this sleeping face since the first day he was born! What a cutie! Love this boy!

Thank you family for the wonderful trip! We love you all!

Easter!

You've all heard me blog about our lovely aunt Renee. WE LOVE HER!!!! Every year, all year my kids (especially McKay) look forward to the annual Easter Egg hunt. Right after Christmas, McKay starts asking, "How many days until the Easter Egg Hunt?" I got so tired of answering him, we made a chain this year so he could count for himself!

This is not your normal, typical easter egg hung. We're not talkin plastic eggs and candy. We're talkin more eggs and candy than you can comprehend; eggs with money; eggs with toys; different games to play and prizes to win, 2 huge bounce houses and more cousins than you can count!!! Fun, fun, fun!!!!

Sorting out all their spoils!

The happiness on that face cannot be beat!

Quarters, quarters, quarters!

Mick's pooped after a long day!

We love Renee and her sweet family. They do so much for everyone; always! Renee is such an example of love and service to me. I want to be like her someday!!!