Moab/Canyonlands 2011

We had another fun trip down to Moab. We actually stayed near Canyonlands out in the sticks and had a ball with the Rangers, Wheelers, Jeeps, and remote controlled cars.






This is one happy camper, no matter the weather, no matter how much wind, this kid wants to be outside.




Matt Draper was kind enough to let all the kids ride his mini quad. He also took this photo of Sage and let us use it.

Cruise Video

Here is a short 2 minute video Ricky made of our Cruise on the "Allure of the Seas"



Enjoy

"Allure of the Seas" Cruise

Wow, how long has it been! I'm back though, and that's all that counts. Ricky and I recently tooka trip to the Eastern Caribbean with the Bangerter family. We had a ball, here are a few pictures from our cruise ship.


Here is our ship! it was huge!


Ricky and I in "Central Park" one of our favorite hang outs on the boat.


The dining area had 3 levels


This is the boardwalk, the whole middle part of the boat was like a fancy shopping mall.


This was one of our favorite restaurants, called the "Park Cafe"


Here was another hang out area, the boat was so nice.


Here we are diving with McKay and Dixie Robinson in St. Martin.


This was the back of the boat, it had 2 rock climbing walls, and a huge aqua theatre with 2, 55' diving platforms


Here I'm attempting the Flowrider, it was so fun to have it on the boat.


Ricky thought he had to video the whole trip, including all his Flowrider spills.


Ricky and I gaze into one another's eyes during lunch in St. Martin.

Temple Mountain

It's been a while back, but over Memorial Day, we went down to Temple Mountain. It's kind of a tradition now, and the kids love it. It's usually the first big summer kick off for camping with the Ranger. He did a lot more hiking this year now that the kids are getting a little older.


Here is a shot of favorite camp spot, near Temple Mountain.


This was one of the cool canyons we drove threw, we put on over 90 miles this weekend!


Paxton loves the Ranger, how can you not.


Jade felt pretty special when she got to ride up front with no car seat.


We found this hole in the rock and you would have thought it was Lagoon for the kids, they could have stayed there forever.


This is the view we had from just above our camp.


This was taken on the Little Wild Horse trail loop, the kids hiked 8 miles, they did awesome.


Another shot of the slot canyon hike we did with the kids.


It's always nice when the kids get along and have so much fun together, these two where not asked to hug for the photo, they just did. Almost brings a tear to your eye.


Here is some water we found on one of our many hikes.


We decided you can't keep kids out of the sand, so why try.


Here is another shot of Temple Mountain, it's kind of a cool HDR shot.

Bryce Canyon

Spring hit and we got behind on posting the second half of our Spring Break vacation. After 2 days of Zions we spent the last day in Bryce National Park. Here It was a long day. After hitting every wide spot in the road, and every parking lot the made, we made the long trek home. It was worth it, hopefully the kids will remember it.


This is one of the views, from one of the many overlooks in Bryce Canyon.


Ricky thinks he is such a great photographer, but I took this picture with my little point and shoot. I think it turned out great!!


This is the whole group of kids, probably the only time they where all in one place and holding still. It didn't last very long.


Sage and Kenadee posing infront of one of the overlooks.


Matt Draper taking a picture of the epic vista.


Matt risking his life on the edge of a cliff, taking more pictures.


One of the last short hikes that we did, I think this one was called Inspiration Point.


Lots of Love to go around on this trip. Jade and Jake where sooo cute.


Even siblings where caught hugging. Here Hunter gives his big sister a big hug.


Sage and Kenadee love spending time together.

Zions Camping

We took the kids down to Zions National Park for their spring break. We did a lot of hiking, as saw some amazing things. It was impressive how well the young kids did hiking. Grandpa Webster came with us and made it that much funner. we where also joined by the Drapers and the Wights.


This is the first waterfall that we hiked to, the emerald pools.


Here is our brave band of little troopers.


Paxton did great great in the backpack.


Hunter and Me at one of the waterfalls on the emerald pools hike.


Jade and Miss Mo, a common sight on our hikes. Mo is such a good sport.


Paxton was still able to take his naps, though we are not sure how?


Jon is so great with the kids, these two small munchkins are always a big hit!


Hunter and Sage could have handles more, but as you can see Jade and Paxton are done hiking.


Sure footed Hunter makes his way along a narrow shelf.


Sage is quite the extreme hiker, all that dance time is paying off.


Trouble always comes in two, and here they are. Actually these two boys are very well behaved and play great together.


Sage negotiating a small crack in the wall of a slot canyon.


Can you spot Hunter, why go over when you can fit under?


We stopped by the Zions Ponerosa family camp and Hunter was brave enough to try the zip line! Thank goodness Mason and Max where brave enough to go first.


Sage also thought it looked fun and took a ride on it after Hunter.


Here are our 2 little dare devils.


Here is our dining accommodations at our RV sight, it ended up being a pretty nice place. Though at first sight we tried to find another place.


Jon playing kick the can with the kids in camp.