Update Part Two

Memorial Day weekend we took a little trip down to Moab with my parents and my sisters. We weren't sure how Carson would do since we had just returned from San Diego a few days before, but he was great. We booked a room at the last minute which we were happy about since it was a really busy weekend. However, we quickly realized that we had to pay the price for procrastinating because there was a spotlight shining directly into our window. All night long it seemed like it was the middle of the day outside. It was my first (and hopefully last) stay at a Motel 6, but we were happy to be able to be there, and I was happy to not be sleeping in a tent.

The first day we climbed up to Delicate Arch. I have hiked there several times and thought that I would probably be okay to do it even though I am quickly running out of lung capacity. I had to stop more than I would have liked to, but I made it. This hill is way steeper than it looks in the picture. On the way back down I kept thinking "I can't believe I walked up all this." Most days I can hardly make it up the stairs at my house without running out of breath. Jake also hiked with a baby on his belly, although I don't think it's quite the same when you know it is detachable. The weather was great on our hike. We got rained on a little, but it was better than scorching heat. The nice thing about it being a little rainy was that there weren't many people at the arch when we got there. We were able to take some fun pictures. We had a great time the rest of the weekend, but somehow I didn't end up with many pictures of it. We spent some time in Canyonlands, which wasn't as cool as Arches, and we drove to Dead Horse Point, which was really neat. We had a fun time and have hopefully had our fill of traveling because I am starting to wonder how I am even going to make it to the grocery store come August.

Blog Update Part One

I know, I know. You thought our family had become victims of the swine flu. Actually, we just haven't been in the blogging mood. We have actually had a lot going on, so it will take me a few posts to update.

A few weeks ago we went to San Diego on a Moon Family Vacation. It was the first time I had been on a trip with all of Jake's family, and we had a great time. Here are a few highlights:
Jake thought he would try out the manta ray food at Sea World before he let them have a taste. He always says he doesn't like seafood but I don't believe him. Carson took his job as a tour guide very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that he didn't fall asleep once the whole time we were at Sea World, the beach, the San Diego Zoo, or the San Diego temple grounds. He does not want to miss out on a party. He did fall asleep one time in the car, and here......on the plane ride home. He was really happy the whole time. He just refused to sleep. Here he is at the beach.He didn't like the water. It was pretty cold. He liked playing in the sand until it stuck to his fingers and he couldn't get it off. He did go swimming for the first time in the pool at the hotel. It took him a while, but he eventually liked it. Here we are at the San Diego temple. We stopped there on our way to the beach, hence the swimming suits. It was beautiful, and we had a great time. Thanks Hal and Gayle!