Some Trips with The Normans!

I never posted about our Lake Powell trip which is so silly. I was excited to go since I have never been, and I have always wanted to take the trailer to the beach. We never actually want to drive that big thing all the way to California when it comes right down to it, so I was pleasantly surprised when we were able to park right next to the water and I could hear waves lapping on the shore in the morning. The sand was so soft, and the kids had a blast on the boat playing on the tubes and jumping off of the big rocks. I have to say, it was way way so awesone (in the words of Juju) and we all loved it! By the way, we went during Fall break in October! I think I never did this post because I was going to get some pics from Peni that were really cute, but who can worry about that now! Also, I just noticed that some of the pics. are pretty random...




Our most recent adventure with the Normans was to Moab. I decided it was high time for our kids to hike Delicate Arch. For as many times as we have been there, we have never taken the opportunity. We always wimp out and go for Sand dune Arch, which is very fun or some other easier things. We also did a cool hike to a waterfall not far from the condo. We heard about it from Melody and Bree, and also one of Peni's friends. After taking the wrong fork in the river for a mile or so, a local lady got us back on track and we found the falls and played and jumped in the freezing water. Jordan and Todd were troopers to carry Brady on the hikes in Melody's stylin backpack, and Ally only complained all the way back from Delicate-we may have worn her out since she kept falling asleep all around the condo! Jillian and Pine climbed on any huge rocks available, the teenagers were actually a pleasure to have around, of course we all loved the pool, the boys golfed, and we enjoyed the awesome warm weather. Brady especially enjoyed a bud light that some guys left for him at the pool. I was taking pictures and looked over toward the gate to find my baby holding a beer. Mother of the year! Some may ask why I didn't get a picture--well I was completely freaked out and didn't want him to take another swig! Besides a drunk baby, we had the best time! Thanks Grandma and Blake! Also, I left in all the shots of Brady on Todd's shoulders at the arch because he wasn't smiling for the camera, he just thought it was so funny to pull Daddy's hair!