We fly out tomorrow morning early so we're heading towards Salt Lake stay in a hotel our last night. A huge thanks to Scott & Sam for their hospitality. So fun to have our families together for a few days. Lots of quality cousin time and the adults had a great combination of working, traveling and drinking. Good rum punches and Mark even had enough vodka & cranberry last night to make him suffer from a doozy of a hangover this morn!
We were so excited to be out in the mountains during a meteor shower so we planned a late night last night. Had a campfire and then got out blankets and sleeping bags and lined up on their deck. The kids loved it and it was amazing to watch meteors steak across the Milky Way. One by one, people started dozing off & Mark & Scott provided a symphony of snores. At midnight a few of us went inside, but a few slept outside all night. See photo of cute Ben still zonked out there well after the sunrise.
Today was spent working at the new house. Scott & Mark worked on the solar panels that will power the electricity and Sam & I cleaned and unpacked boxes. It's going to be a beautiful home. The kids just enjoyed playing games together.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Last Day
Goblin Valley
Today's trip was to Goblin Valley. It's a really cool park where you can just wander around these hoodoos, little mounds of sandstone.
After our hike, we had a funny snack. We stopped at a roadside stand & bought a watermelon. W didn't have knife so we had to smash it in the parking lot. Fun memory.
Goblin Valley
Today's trip was to Goblin Valley. It's a really cool park where you can just wander around these hoodoos, little mounds of sandstone.
After our hike, we had a funny snack. We stopped at a roadside stand & bought a watermelon. W didn't have knife so we had to smash it in the parking lot. Fun memory.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Arches
Had a beautiful afternoon at Arches National Park. Kids did great but what they really want to do most is go to the hotel pool. That's where we're headed next.
Road trip
On our way to Arches. Stopped at this scenic spot. Bought some jewelry from local vendors. If it looks like it's cold & windy, it is! Only in the 60s. Kind of nice not to be roasting but a little sunshine might be nice. Still great views.
Sunrise & hummingbirds
Up early today watching the sun rise over the mountains. Clouds rolled in yesterday and we even saw thunderstorms all around us. Just a few showers at the cabin, but made it a cooler day. Guys got work done at the new house while Sam & I and the kids just hung out.
The hummingbird feeder on the deck is such a focal point as we admire the view beyond. They're practically tame and will even land on your finger. Evan loves to sit and watch them buzz around his head. Sometimes there's 10 or more trying to find a spot.
We're off to Arches National Park today. About a 3 hour drive. We'll have a fun hotel night too and return here tomorrow.
Will be sure to post pictures later.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Utah morning
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Utah!
From: "Jen Metcalf" <mmjmet@gmail.com>
Date: Aug 8, 2013 6:50 PM
Subject: Utah!
To: "mmjmet.trip.blogger.com@gmail.com" <mmjmet.trip.blogger.com@gmail.com>
We're excited to be taking a vacation in Utah and can't wait to visit with my brother Scott & his family. Flew into Salt Lake City and a rough descent through some storm clouds made Emily fill her barf bag....no big deal. We've got our rental car and are enjoying the beautiful 1 1/2 hour drive south to their house.
Hope you'll follow along on our adventure.























