Road Trip: Part 2

When we left Vegas we were off to Sedona and it was a little rainy but still managed some hiking!

Also did some fun (for Josh) driving. We proved that the Honda Pilot can handle some pretty rough stuff!

And the views were incredible.

So worth the rough roads!

Then we were off to the Grand Canyon.

Attempt at a family picture. Maggie wasn't really wanting to cooperate.

This one was better! 

The last part of the trip will be next!

Road trip: Part 1

On our road trip to Utah, we made it to Las Vegas the first night. 

The girls stayed entertained by napping, coloring, puzzles and books on CD. Their other form of entertainment was saying "I'm still hungry" and asking "When are we going to be there?" Torsten mostly slept and only fussed when we were about to stop, as if he knew it was time! All in all though, they all did a fantastic job!! 

Stopped by Hoover Dam, it was a rainy, windy, cold day there. So we didn't stay too long!

Sleeping.

Stopped by this kitschy little shop on, ……yep, you guessed it, Route 66.

I don't know what it was about this guy, but he just needed to have his picture taken.

"Maggie, come here, lets read the holy bible." (and The Book of Mormon) Their favorite thing to do at hotels besides the pool and playing "friend" on the phones. 

to be continued…..

Happy Thanksgiving!

Since the girls have Thanksgiving week off from school we decided a road trip was in order, so currently we're in Utah! So far we've seen the sites of Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and many other gorgeous scenes on our way here. Tomorrow we will meet up with Jeff and Petra driving over from Colorado and enjoy some time in Moab. We're excited to get to see some family for Thanksgiving! Here are some photos I already had uploaded from before we left, and as usual when we get back and I go through the 7.31 million photos I'll be sure to post more! We hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Tea anyone?

Gretta taught herself to tie her shoes!

As usual, we have ever so much to be thankful for. Continued good health, this trip and all the trips we've taken in the past year together, we've really seen some amazing sites! Without a doubt our 3 fabulous children and each other.  Last but not least, all our family and friends, we miss you!

Torsten, 7 months

Here he is! As mentioned, he is everywhere. Climbing, standing, crawling, stair mastering, tackling. He definitely loves eating his fruits and veggies and gets quite vocal when he doesn't get fed when he wants to be! We've had a few tumbles as he likes to climb the step stool in the kitchen and the stairs in the living room, but overall nothing too crazy. He sure doesn't sit still though and we can tell he wants to keep up with his sisters! 

OMG.

I'm 7 Months!

His silly face.

Mammoth Lakes, Mono Lake and Bodie

We went to Mammoth Lakes, Mono Lake and a ghost town called Bodie a weekend ago…..I took SO many pictures!!! It was a glorious trip! Weather was great, we got to see some snow, we did some hiking, enjoyed fantastic food. The scenery was amazing and we had so much fun! Anyway, I had to make a video otherwise you'd be scrolling for days. The ghost town was really cool, an old gold mining town just completely abandoned in the 1940s. The general store was still stocked, the school looked like kids had just left for the day, houses still had furniture and stuff. The girls loved looking in all the windows at stuff.  Alright, hope you enjoy!

BOO!

Happy Halloween! Anyway, here was our Halloween day (which was quite the production at school), night and a couple days before at the neighborhood Halloween party! 

Baby pumpkin feet! Torsten's First Hallloween!

Each class paraded around the playground lot, the kindergartners had buddies.

The marching band was out and everything! Crazy, and lots of fun!

Frankenstein

Ladybug

Rapunzel

Trick or Treat!

They went outside and knocked at our door a few times before we did the real thing!

It was a lovely evening and the weather was great! Hope you all had a fun time and a great weekend!