Grand Canyon

After about 3 days and 37 hours of driving we made it to the Grand Canyon.




We were lucky to see some California Condors.
This spider was in the men’s bathroom on one of the trails. Just thought we should warn you if you are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon.


There is actually very good cell phone reception (unless you hike down into the canyon).

We forgot to pack jackets so we had to stop at a Wal-mart in Flagstaff, AZ. Sydney ended up with this goofy red sweater. Liz ended up with a PINK jacket. Those were
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Utah or Bust

Roadtrip! Utah, here we come!

  • 2 kids + 40 hours driving = crazy parents

We should arrive in Sandy, UT on June 19th and will be there until July 27th. If you want to get together while we’re there, let me know!

I will definitely update the blog with pictures from the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and our wild crazy adventures in the great state of Utah.

Toothfairy $$$

I knew this morning that Sydney was going to have two teeth extracted at the dentist’s office (Yikes!) so I raided my money stash for toothfairy money. Nothing.

Later as I was getting dressed I noticed something was in the pocket of my capri pants. Two wadded up and very clean (cause they went through the washer) dollar bills! I don’t think I can rightfully chalk this coincidence up to a tithing blessing but I’ll take it.

Peter’s Trip to London

Westminster Cathedral
The “Eye of London” across the Thames from the Houses of Parliament
One of the gateways into Trafalgar Square. The red-paved road connects the square to Buckingham Palace and is the equivalent of the National Mall in Washington D.C.
Peter in front of “Big Ben” and the Houses of Parliament
A garden in Hyde Park
More of Hyde Park
Still more of Hyde Park
We stopped at Stone henge on the way back from a field trip. Notice the almost complete lack of blue in the sky. This
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