Birthday Present!!

Surprise, here's my birthday present from Todd:

 

No, he didn't buy me a horse...  But he got me horseback riding lessons!  It's my childhood dream come true! :)

Happy Birthday to Me in Moab... Again!

I loved celebrating my b-day with a trip last year so we decided to do it again.  And this time we invited a few friends to come along!  We had so much fun on the trip... Until we gave everyone the flu.  That part was not fun.

Van was at the Delicate Arch in spirit. :) He left this hike early to finish the Moab Trail Marathon with a friend of his.

We didn't realize Avery was sick, she was just strangely lethargic this day. :(

  

 

 

Girls rule.

 

These girls are great buddies.  Avery LOVES "Why-wee" so much. ;)

   

Lydia did great on the trip.  Even with the flu and throwing up during most of the drive home, she hardly complained at all.

Rylie entertained Avery while Casey and I trail ran

We fit in a 5 mile trail run

 

Double O arch photobomb

Hike to Double O Arch.  The sun setting on the rocks made everything feel etherial.  Photo credit: Megan Nelson

The men went bouldering

The women picnicked at the park with the kids

Our one star rental house.  It wasn't fancy but had a full kitchen and tons of beds.  We really loved staying with everyone!  (Except Casey and Rylie, who were missed.)

Everyone was so sweet to Lydia, even the big kids.

Moab I love you and promise to return soon!  I'll try to leave the flu at home next time I visit.

Halloween 2015

Happy Halloween!  Kids are gross.... ;)