Trouble

These two have given me a run for my money this week. There were moments when I wondered if I would survive...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But then I look at these pictures from the week & I can't help but smile & even laugh as I remember the craziness from our week together. These two are good ones. And I'm a lucky one.



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Grand Canyon Part II

While we were at the Grand Canyon we went on the train ride thinking that the kids would love it. For some reason Ruby decided she didn't want to get on the train - love it when kids throw you a curve ball. Anyways, the gift shop thankfully had some overpriced rocks that we let her pick out, & after Tyler told a convincing story about the rocks being magical & giving her courage to get on the train, we were in business. And you better believe that if you come to our house these days, she's going to tell you all about her magical rocks.

This girl loves anything little & calls them her "treasures".

 

Noah took his morning nap like this on the train.

 

 

 

Oh, these two!

 

 

Our last night there we spent taking bus rides & hiking out to different parts of the canyon & even though our kids were exhausted, we managed to make it till sunset. It was incredible & Tyler & I kept saying quietly to each other, "This is awesome". And we even managed to get a picture of our motley crew with all of us looking at the camera! Did I mention this trip was a lot of work?? It was. And I often felt like Mary Poppins trying to pull everything under the sun out of my bag to keep the children happy & socially acceptable. But, this also might be my favorite memory thus far with these people that I love most. There is something so refreshing about spending time in nature, free from distraction. See you again soon, Grand Canyon!



Grand Canyon Part I

Tyler's only request for his birthday was to take a camping trip to the Grand Canyon. So we spent 4 days there & although camping with 2 little kids is a lot of work, we had a great time & I'm so glad we did it. We hope to instill a love of nature in our children & so it did my heart good to see Ruby & Noah having this experience. And let me tell you, having your toddler stare over the edge of a gigantic canyon is enough to keep you on your toes 24/7. I was in mama bear mode this whole trip, but all is well that ends well.

Hooray for the Grand Canyon!

Thank heavens for the pack n play & this happy boy!

We went on lots of bike rides which were my favorite part of the trip. Riding on the bike paths along the canyon just never got old.

 

 Noah was a fan of baths out in nature. He's pretty much a fan of life in general.

 And sitting outside the camper at night while the kids slept soundly & talking with Tyler was the best. To me, there is nothing like the sound of silence.