Miracle of miracles, we finally did something exciting for spring break.
Thanks to Jacob's
awesome brother Justin and his family. They have a tradition of visiting Goblin Valley and
invited us to join them. As someone who really doesn't believe in camping, I was surprisingly
game to give it a try. And shocked Jacob to death when I told him we should definitely go.
It was a fun, fun, fun three days. We love Emily and Justin and their kids and being with
them was just a whole lot of fun. I might even go again if someone asked me. Can you even?
As we drove up to Goblin Valley, we were pretty excited. Desert camping is really cool.
Everyone pitched in and got the campsite set up first thing.
And then the climbing, exploring and dirt pounding began.
This boy was so brave and climbed to crazy heights.
And apparently this girl can find anything resembling a saddle, no matter where she is at.
Cousins and climbing. And dabbing.
And finally it was cold enough to start a fire. Matt was in heaven. So was Jacob quite honestly.
Dinnertime.
And an after dinner climb that included the handsome guy I married.
You cannot imagine how high up they were. The pictures don't do it justice.
And then they started jumping down the mountain. And my stomach started feeling sick.
Especially when Jacob told me to get a picture and I did. This one. But didn't
realize that he was planning to follow this huge jump down the mountain with
a front flip down the mountain. Um, yeah. If you see him around, ask to see the
video Matt took. It was awesome. And about scared me into an early death.
Like father, like son. Naturally.
More climbing fun by the littles.
This boy just loved everything about it...so, so much.
I love that Annie has a darling cousin her age and that they are wonderful friends.
My boy. Looking much more like a man these days.
Apparently camping makes this girl feel like dancing.
And now both dads joined the climbing crazies.
And Jacob decided he had not given me enough of a heart attack, so he would try again.
Finally, the sun set.
And we sat by the fire until bedtime. It was a good day.
...Stay tuned for more fun...
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