Camping Numero Dos

Here's a quick bonus picture I found on my phone of the twin cousins. They're pretty cute.
This weekend we had a great time camping in Grover, UT (it's by Capitol Reef). Sophia got some new sneakers before we left but was bummed when she realized Jane never got to see them. She took this picture with my phone so that Jane could see.
One of the partners at Doug's firm owns this property and they've had a campout there the past few years. It's a really nice clean property and has some great views.

Random shot of the tent.
It was still a little cold but not as cold as last weekend. The sprinklers were on all night and we woke up to this ice field (we forgot our camera so all these are from my phone so they're not spectacular). The white strip in the middle of the picture is all ice.
It was a little chilly that morning and Doug got fed up with hearing Sophia complain about how cold she was.

After breakfast we headed out to Escalante (about 40 miles away) to hike Calf Creek Falls. It was a great hike and our kids were troopers! Sophia pretty much made it the whole way by herself.

We were told that it was about a 2 mile hike so we didn't think it'd be that bad. We didn't know if that was one way or round trip but we still figured we be up for it. They had markers along the way showing different things. 15 was the waterfall. Sophia was so relieved when we finally made it there!
Doug and Lilly at the falls.

Sophia playing in the water.

The falls. It really was beautiful!

So by the time we finally made it back to the car we were exhausted! I told Doug I couldn't remember the last time I'd felt that exhausted. We were looking through something and saw that the hike was actually 6 miles round trip! We couldn't believe Sophia had made it. It was pretty hilly too and most of it was through sand. That was my biggest complaint. By the end each step hurt so bad and it seriously was the worst to walk through! I seriously wanted to give up. My calves are killing me today!

We were very hot and tired by the time all was said and done but glad that we did it. It was a fun experience and we were glad to get some hiking in before this baby comes.

Visit from Cousins!

I'm glad you all got a kick out of me shooting a BB gun. I didn't realize my gigantic pregnant belly was so funny (how am I going to make it 6 more weeks!). Glad I could make you all smile.

Anyway, my sister and her cute family were in town this week for a wedding. We had such a blast with them! Here's her sweet Kate and Lilly kickin back with some Little Einstiens. We're pretty sure Lilly is actually related to us because of how much she looks like Kate.
Sophia and cute James. She loved to hold him (except for when he was crying). She's going to be such a great big sister (again)!

Cute James. Oh how I miss him already.

Of course we had to go bowling while they were here. Lilly actually got a stike with the ramp! It was quite impressive.

Granny bowling.

Cute Kate enjoying a Jamba.

Jane and Sophia. Jane is one of Sophia's absolute favorite cousins. She talks about her all the time! She was a little nervous when she found out Jane was 7 (for some reason she has this thing that she can only play with kids her own age) but was relieved when she found out Jane would still play with her. They were pretty much inseparable. They had a blast!

James thoroughly enjoyed my necklaces. They made him very "happy".The first flash on the camera always made him blink so we couldn't get a good shot. He's still super cute though. Twinners! Good thing we both got the memo to wear purple. After we took this picture I commented that I looked oh so flattering. Eliza was so helpful and reassured me that it's pretty much not possible to look flattering at this point in the pregnancy. Thanks sista! JK.

Twinners again!

We didn't want you to leave either James!

Hope you all made it safely back to New York. Thanks again for coming! We had so much fun and we miss you!

Camping Trip #1

We had such a fun campout this last weekend. We found a great spot up Kanosh Canyon and had a blast. Here's the hunters getting ready to go.We did lots of fun things like looking at the stars

And keeping our backs

and fronts warm by the fire.

We also shot the BB gun a little

and had a great time! Overall the trip was a success. The only problem I had was that it was FREEZING! at night. I was sooooooo cold! Doug of course slept like a warm toasty baby. The highlight of the trip was Sophia vomiting all over the port-a-potty because of the smell. She wouldn't throw up in the toilet (where the smell was coming from) and so it was everywhere. So fun.

After we camped we decided to take a quick trip to Cove Fort since we were only about 10 miles away. It was great. I hadn't been there since a youth conference a long time ago so it was fun to go again. What a neat place!

Too bad we were all so stinky and dirty from camping. They didn't seem to mind though.

Here's Grandpa and Sophia at the top of the fort.

Here we are on top of the carriage. I couldn't believe how high up we were. I would have been terrified to actually ride up there with horses. Sophia was scared out of her mind as well.

Lilly on the other hand loved it so much that she wanted a turn all by herself.

Here's Sophia pulling the smoker in the blacksmith shop.

Here's Lilly in the barn.

One of us thoroughly enjoyed a chocolate chip granola bar and nap on the way home. She fell asleep while eating the granola bar. It was everywhere! This picture does not do it justice but her hands were covered.

This weekend we're heading out again with the Tax department from Doug's work. We're headed toward Capitol Reef this time. I'm excited for some hiking!

Fantastic

We watched this movie again for about the 10th time last night and it still makes me laugh. The first time I watched it I laughed (and cried so hard from laughing) throughout the entire show. I highly recommend it. Especially if you liked Hoodwinked (an in case you haven't heard they're coming out with Hoodwinked Too!) the humor is pretty similar. Anyway, if you need a good laugh, I recommend this one. It was fantastic!