This morning, we went to hike to Corona Arch, outside Arches, but still in Moab. Blythe wasn't feel well, so she stayed at the house with Mikayla, the babies, and Makenna who just didn't want to hike (maybe). The hike is very doable for children and ends at two arches--Corona and Bow Tie. I hiked with Kal who walked the whole way all by himself. He stopped many times along the way to pick up rocks and play in the sand and stomp on bugs. We weren't speedy, but we were steady. The morning was beautiful, we had a great time, and I was so happy to be hiking. I love the landscape of southern Utah, the red rock and grey-green bushes against the blue sky. I told Mom I was thinking of redecorating in all the Arches colors. My walls are already the blue of the sky, I just need to add the rusts and greens of the rest of the landscape. It has been a wonderful few days.
Small arch in the distance.
Adding a little something to this cairn.
DeMartini family picture
Partial Johnsen family picture
Corona Arch in the background
Half a Barrus family picture
Boys throwing rocks.
Clearly, it doesn't matter how old a boy gets, he will still like to throw rocks.
Bow Tie Arch
After spending the morning at Corona, we had lunch, then loaded up the cars and headed home. It has been a fun weekend. Blythe hasn't felt well and we hope the rest of us don't get sick after spending so much time together. But even so, the fantastic weekend will be worth it.
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