Goblin Valley

We just took our last camping trip of the season.  We went to Goblin Valley, which is becoming a bit of a fall tradition.  It was cold but fun.  I was very thankful for many layers of blanket in our nest!  We stayed for 3 nights which made it feel like a real getaway and not just chaos with a lot of drive time.  I hope the kids continue to dig camping as much as they do now because I love the quality family time.

Happy campers

What's in the hole Miles?!

Her first hike with her very own Camelback

Follow me

Look Ma, one hand!

There are worse places for a snack break

Exploring Little Wild Horse Canyon

"I'm just resting Mom"

Sarah Daly covered with a pile of lovely little girls

Munching apples while high above the goblins

Posing

Relaxing in her throne

“There is beauty, heartbreaking beauty, everywhere.”
― Edward Abbey

Girls Trip to Indiana

I couldn't stand the thought of not getting back to Indiana until next summer so Iris and I packed our bags and headed back for a great visit.  We all would have gone, but Miles is in school now and we didn't want him to miss that many days.  I had good family and friend time and the weather was perfect.  Indiana in September is the place to be!  As always, I would have loved several more weeks back there, but it helped that I had the boys back here to come home to.  See you all next July!

Cute cousins

Striking a pose!

Just a swingin'

Love, love, love my bros

All but Jen...smiling at 3 different cameras but i love it

Sarah, Meg and I

Miss you Mom and Dad

Cousins at the Ft. Wayne zoo.  Iris was apparently feeling like an animal!

Fun on Loon Lake

My BFF since high school.  Amy with Rose.