Arches in Winter
We decided to go to Arches for Christmas break
We decided to go to Arches for Christmas break
and it was such a different experience to be there in the snow.
Top Left: The boys were all watching the crow in the tree and it was funny to see them line up to watch it. Top Right: Cort climbing a hill. Two Left Middle: This was the crow they were watching. Two Right Middle: Balanced Rock and other rock formations at the front of the park. Bottom Left & Bottom Left Middle: Marshal longing to climb the fin in front of him. This kid always wants to take on the next challenge. Bottom Right: Sheep Rock
Lots of photos of my boys and beautiful winter scenery!
"Winter forms our character and brings out our best."
-Tom Allen
It was fun to see Landscape Arch. We love exploring Arches National Park!
It was a slippery walk up these snowy fins.
I believe this arch is Double O Arch.
As we walked up the slippery fin we found a couple of young adults from Iowa who decided to stick with us because we knew the way. I had no idea how much of a blessing it would be to have them with us. They were from Union County, Iowa and the one in the middle bottom photo was named Matt and the other on the bottom right was named Clayton. Because of the help they gave us in climbing difficult areas, they will always be angels in my eyes. I wish I had better photos of them!
“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments,
embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.”
-John Boswell
More Double O Arch
Double O and Dark Angel
The top left photo shows how narrow the fin we were walking on was.
It was a interesting winter hike which I worked to trust our boys would have sure footing.
The arches in this photo are called Partition Arch.
This very cool arch is called Navajo Arch. It is one of my favorite!
More fun rock formations, including Sheep Rock, The Three Gossips, and another shot of Landscape Arch and other arches and rock formations.
The trail back down was so icy because of all the people who had hiked on the snow. I lost my balance and nearly fell but was able to avoid falling by sliding on the ice for a few feet.
Road Trippin'
As we left for Moab we had a snow squall warning. You can see the clouds surrounding the mountains. We did just fine on the way there, but it did make me nervous. I loved the meme on the left and I enjoyed the two signs I found in the gas station. I took a selfie to show off my wind burn that I got. I thought it was a sunburn, but it was gone the next day.
I loved these scenes along the drive to New Mexico!
We also had some beautiful skies!
While we were getting fuel, Marshal washed the windows for us.
We couldn't help but leave them after all his hard work!
"He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer
will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter."
-John Burroughs
My cute boys in the back seat and Shiprock in the distance.
Chaco Canyon
I had no idea how cool Chaco Canyon would be when Kent suggested it. I figured we'd seen enough Indian ruins, but I decided to induldge him and I am so glad that we did. This is by far my favorite Indian Ruin area I have seen!
Interesting thought, “No Statue of Liberty ever greeted our arrival in this country...
we did not, in fact, come to the United States at all. The United States came to us.”
― Luis Valdez
While I really liked this place it was also very cold!
“I have learned that the point of life's walk is not where or how far I move my feet
but how I am moved in my heart.”
-Anasazi Foundation, The Seven Paths: Changing One's Way of Walking in the World
It was so cool to have this Osprey fly over while we were there.
We had beautiful skies as we left the park!
I'm amazed at how beautiful the desert can be!
Time With Family
We loved getting to spend time with Liesel, Jonathan, Maddison and Michelle.
These girls couldn't be cuter! Of course I love all these photos, but I have to share that the bottom right photo is Rachel getting made because Liesel didn't leave Rachel's spaghetti long. lol
We enjoyed watching the first of the Rose Bowl together since our
Utah Utes were playing Jonathan and Liesel's Ohio Buckeye's!
I loved the photos of my nieces and Levi in Liesel's scrapbook.
I also loved the beautiful sunset out Liesel's back window as we were leaving New Mexico.
Petroglyphs
We had fun exploring the petroglyphs in Albuquerque.
Beautiful area!
Such cute boys!
Oops! I caught Liesel in my panorama. lol
Beautiful evening
Old Town and Route 66
This might be my favorite place in Albuquerque. It's such a fun street!
Unfortunately, the church was closed today, but how fun to find a rainbow!
Here we were getting our "kicks" on Route 66.
Heading Home...
We had some great skies on the way home.
We even were able to listen to the rest of the game on the radio. The night time temperatures were COLD! It was so cold that it froze my pillow which did not make me happy when I was tired and wanted to come in and sleep at 3 AM. I did however get a kick out of the party bus. Guess it was time for a bachelor party. lol
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