Moab

Family Vacay 2015 took place in Moab to celebrate Mimi's 60th Birthday!  We drove down to Moab the morning of her birthday and decided to embark on the hike to see Delicate Arch first.

 I'll admit, I was not prepared for the hike.  I thought it would be an easy hike, but soon discovered it was in the group of hikes considered "strenuous".  Um yeah, especially when you have to carry a three year old for part of the way.  And when you are totally not in shape!  Ha!  Luckily my sister and Dad helped with Cooper so much since Todd had Oliver in the backpack.  But wow, it was totally worth it!

 Turning the corner and finally seeing Delicate Arch was stunning.

 We sat for a long time just starring at it and marveling at God's creations.

Oliver was happy to get out and eat and wiggle.

 Under Delicate Arch.  I was sooooo dizzy up there with the wind swirling around and looking out at the drop-offs.  Good thing I had my hubby to hang on to!

 The kids loved it too.

 After dinner, we celebrated Mimi's birthday at the hotel.  This was one of those weekends where I just felt so completely grateful to have such an amazing mom.

 Loved by all, my mom has done nothing but spend her life blessing others with her service and her spreading of joy.

  More hiking the next day.

 My cute cute girl!

 Cooper loves Mimi and Bapa.  And he LOVED playing in the sand on the path.  He rolled around it in and got filthy as all good three year old boys should...

 Oliver was happy if Todd kept moving...and fell asleep every time we got back in the car!

 Landscape Arch was awesome.

 love this kid!

 Skyline Arch

 Bouldering

Ethan was a little too fearless for my liking...

 My little buddy!

 Love these two boys!!

What a great little trip.  We played and hiked hard and then in a blink, it was over.  A good little vacation.  A fun time with family.  Amazing scenery.  Yummy food.  No sleep.  Just right.

Happy Birthday Mom!