Well, it's back to the daily grind. Gma and Pap pap left and now I'm sad. It was really great having them here (NO -- not just because we got a little break from the hecticness of late!) and we are all bummed that the week went so fast. Don't worry we won't be living in Utah forever so I am very much looking forward to being able to see my mom and dad every day. It's incredibly hard to be away from family. My mom is my best friend and having her leave was almost intolerable :( :( :( LOVE YOU MOM! and Harry pretty much thinks his pap is the most awesome guy (I'd have to agree) so let's figure out how to get home soon!!!

Phew.. anyhow, now that I'm emotional again.. here are some cute pics!





Harry is practicing walking for his gramma Williams and aunt Stacey and uncle Shawn who are going to be here in less than a month!!!!! YAY!!!



My two loves :) :)





Our new neighbor!! Here's buddy, sure to be a crazy border collie any day now.

Gram and pap watched Harry for the day so that Steve and I could do the 10 mile East Rim hike at Zion. It was awesome! What an adventure. This route lets you truly experience the diverse geology and grand magnificence that is Zion.

Here is part of our route below. You can see the trail winding down the canyon.





Jolley Gultch



The best part of this hike is the solitude and peace that's all around. We did not pass anyone for over 8 miles.



Oh, yes... EXCEPT for a rattlesnake :( You know, everyone says to watch out for them but you never really think you'll see one. Well, we did. I nearly stepped on him but he rattled and scared the living daylights out of me. I think I jumped back 10 feet. He was HUGE and scary. I almost died!!!!!!!!



Pretty bright aqua blue flower



More wildflowers



Echo canyon



More echo canyon... can you find me in the photo below?? huh can ya? :)



Higher than Angel's Landing.. neato

I can't believe I'm a mom. I remember last year on Mother's Day when I was anticipating Harry's arrival I was already thinking ahead to 2008 when I would physically have him in my arms to hold. This year was especially great because my mom was in Kanab! We all had a very fun relaxing day (the guys even got in a round of golf!)







The view from up here is cool says Harry :)



What up?





This could have been a great photo if I only had my dang eyes open! Grrrr..