Camping in Bryce Canyon

During Joe's break from school Joe, Rocky, and I, along with my Dad, met Lizzy, Greg, Pearl, and Ramona, and Joe's sister Ashley in Bryce Canyon. Nothing short from having a marvelous time around the campfire, miraculous beauty found on the hikes, IT WAS COLD!!!!

We are so glad Papa Eric brought his big truck.

Hike #1- Mossy Caves- Dad and Lizzy and Miss Mona.

Oh, I forgot to mention we brought the dog.

I loved this little stream. I have never seen a whitish color or water against such red rock.

Our destination: Mossy Caves

Hike #2- Queen's Garden

Dont' laugh. Dollar store sunglasses and camping attire is allowed.

So stylish and cute, even wile camping. unbelievable.

Fortnuately we were headed DOWN this.

That little bundle behind Joe fell asleep.

Me 'n mah daaad.

Squishing in to capture the natural rock bridges behind us.

Pretty soon all 3 babies were sleeping. By the way, Lizzy won the tough girl award on that hike. She carried Pearl in the back pack who is literaly half her size. Apparantly carrying Mona in the other carrier was extremely uncomfortable last hike so she voted for the bigger load in the more comfortable carrier. WOO HOO Lizzy!

A much needed rest.

Such an incredible hike. I could have taken a picture around every corner. My dad seriously did.

Boo hoo, saying goodbye.

On the drive home my dad knew a not so well known slot canyon hike- but apparantly this hike is published in all the German and French Hiking and Touring Utah reference books. So glad we stopped.

Slot Canyons have got to be my favorite hikes I have ever done.

Rocky got a break from the backpack and is walking his dog. ha ha.

Pretty adventurous for a pregnant lady huh? whoops, did that slip out at such a random time? 12 weeks along, very exciting!

How sweet is that?