Arches

We spent part of last week in Moab with my family. I've been to Arches several times but everytime I go it seems even more spectacular. The hikes were beautiful, the weather wonderful, and we had a blast camping by the river. Alex fit right in with my dad and my brothers, climbing all over nearly every rock in the park. The first day we were there it was so windy that I got pretty nervous to see Alex climbing really high on a cliff face. So, it wasn't exactly a cliff but there was possibility for some danger. I think my maternal instincts are starting to bloom. The best day by far was probably the Fiery Furnace day. The Fiery Furnace is one of the most amazing places on earth. There are narrow finger canyons and washes, towers of red rock, and the coolest crack climbing and bouldering of almost anywhere. It's pretty intense hiking and climbing, but so beautiful. I've been before so I decided I'd better sit this one out with my sister who is also pregnant. She, being eight months pregnant and for obvious reasons, stayed behind with me and my mom. So the two pregnant ladies and my mama spent the day doing all the easy hikes while the rest spent four or five hours exploring one of God's coolest creations. The trip was fun and it was great to spend time with all of my family.

Alex being a monkey boy.

A testament to the wind.

Double Arch, my favorite arch. Also in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Alex, my dad, and one of my brothers defying death.

And the famous, Delicate Arch. The two tiny guys underneath the arch are Alex and my brother-in-law Mike.