Moab

For the 4th we went to Moab with my family. We went last year and had so much fun we thought we would do it again. I know what you are thinking... Moab in July? Are they nuts? If you know me or my family - plainly the answer is a resounding YES!!

Last year we rented a Jeep because all we have is a minivan. This year we decided to get our old Trooper fixed up so we could take it. Long story short the Trooper wasn't ready in time. It was fun anyway.

Thursday we were supposed to leave early in the morning so we could get there in time to play. But there was that Trooper problem and we waited till about 3:00 before we gave up and just went. The kids were equipped with their brand new FULL Camelbaks.

**Note to self: DO NOT travel in a car in the middle of nowhere with full Camelbaks unless you want to make several potty stops.

We made three potty stops only one of which was at an actual toilet. We got there in time to have some camp food thanks to my brother and his deep cooler. Then it was off the the hotel (Seth has sworn off camping until our youngest is five.) so we could get some rest for a full day Friday.

Friday morning we rented a Jeep. This is me driving up Baby Lion's Back. I had a blast but I was so scared.

Since we rented a Jeep my brother got one too (everybody else already has one) and we decided to do Elephant Hill, which is in Canyonlands NP. It took a while for us to get going, which would cause problems later. But it was fun. We stopped at Newspaper Rock.

When we finally got there I drove the first hill and then my pants started sweating so I let Seth drive the rest of the way. This is a video of my mom doing the first hill. How many old ladies do you know that can drive like that? And it's a stick! (Mom, you rock!)

After that we didn't get many pictures because we were having so much fun. We were also in a hurry. We needed to get the Jeep back by 7pm. My brother and our families took off while the rest stayed back and took their time. We were going and ended up taking a wrong turn which put us that much further behind schedule. Trying to drive fast on a difficult trail is a little hard on the body. Not to mention the kids in the back. We were a little late but managed to squeeze this in before we returned it.

That night we had to go straight to the hotel. (Thank goodness for AC.) Ada needed some serious floor time. After a about ten minutes of crawling around, her knees were so black. it was disgusting. Here is our little Chip'n'Dale.

I thought this picture was super cute. Sariah is using Caleb as a pillow.

Then there was Saturday. We decided to head to Arches NP. Seth got up early and hiked delicate Arch by himself. After he got back we packed up so we could just head out of town after our hike. We decided on Landscape Arch. It was hot. We were all well hydrated and had spray bottles to keep cool. Ada was traveling like Cleopatra.

On the way home we stopped in Provo to pick up the Trooper that was finally finished. and as we were just passing the airport the freeway was closed. I must say it was a first to change a poopy diaper in the middle of I-80.

When all was said and done many memories were made. I think a good time was had by most and we'll probably do it again next year.