Adventures in Zion

We were planning on taking our "Yellowstone Adventure" backpacking trip this past weekend- but after Bug and Ben's trip to Shoshone Lake- with the hoardes of mosquitos- we decided to try something different. So Wednesday after Ben got off work- we headed South- planning to make it to Page, AZ Friday night- and the rest was just take it as it came. Poor Bug- who is SO much like his mom was a little nuts without a plan all laid out.

We spent Wed night up the mountains from Cedar City somewhere ;) The next morning we got up and headed to Zion's National Park. The last time we tried to go- there was too much snow for much hiking- so we were excited! Bug- as we were headed out on our Hike up the Zion Narrows Me and the boys- not too far up the canyon- A neat waterfall along the way
Silly Roo with his Water Backpack

Bug riding the river back down the canyon. Doodle riding the river.

Bug found a few deep holes that he liked to swim in- jump off a high rock and spash down. What Gentlemen- holding up the rock for me to go under- lol ;)
Us- after hiking the narrows- dripping wet.

Thursday night we found a nice campground east of Zion's- and we relaxed.

Ben and the boys roasting Hot Dogs for dinnerBreakfast the next morning Friday we head about a nice little slot canyon near our campground that we decided to go check out.

Watch out for the cactus! These were growing everywhere near the trail head.

The Boys and me at the Entrance-

A little way up the canyon- it was SO neat- pics just don't do it justice- The canyon sort of dead ends a little way up- there are webbing attachments for those climbing down the canyon- but we decided this was a good stopping point.After hiking we headed the rest of the way to Page- and met up with Ben's mom and Dad, and his Brother Bill and their family. Also- his sister, Amber and her family were down visiting. We went to Lake Powell to do some swimming. The water was SO warm and wonderful!

Tim and Doodle wrestling in the water.Some of the crew swimming
Then we had a nice cookout with everyone- and got to meet Nick's girlfriend Amber- she's sooo sweet and nice!Some of the crew at the cookout We spent Friday night at a campground in Page, and went to Amber's baptism Saturday morning. What a neat day it was! Congrats Amber!

After the baptism we had a wonderful meal at Bill & Raellen's house- then headed for home. We stopped at Cedar Breaks National Monument WOW!! What a view!
A nice picture of our little family. We had a super adventure! And can't wait for the next big adventure....somewhere!