day 2

we met up with brian and his boys.

 first stop indian ladder, then our guide took us to see some rock art then on to a short but challenging hike to cable arch. back to the murdocks for elk tacos that alina made.
 DE-LISH!!

fun day!

journey standing in a 100 + yr. old cottonwood tree

look, bridger found a rock shaped like oklahoma.

all the kids putting on war paint.

            



wanderings in the red rock

day 1

best spring break in the history of spring breaks.

we loaded up the trailer and headed to moab.

we were in search of warm weather and serenity

and found both in the shadows of the la sal mountains.

we camped along the colorado river at goose island.

the kids got a feel for the slick rock adjacent to camp

we went into town that night for some pizza at zax.

may we recommend the "bbq chicken" and the "tree hugger".

next morning we took a short walk to see courthouse wash rock art panel while we anticipated meeting up with our good friends brian and alina murdock and kids.

courthouse wash panel

"PEACE LOVE and HAPPINESS"

~g. love and special sauce

Little Wild Horse Canyon Trip

Took a trip to the San Rafael Reef with my Dad, Brothers and some of the kids.  I have wanted to hike this canyon for some time now, and finally got down to do it.  Little Wild Horse did not disappoint,  what a beautiful and amazing canyon.  We camped over on a Friday night and woke up to do the 8 mile loop up Little Wild Horse and down Bell canyon.  This was Grandpa Clark's longest trek since having both knees replaced a little over a year ago, way to go Dad!!!    After the hike, we made a quick stop at Goblin Valley and headed home.  We finished the trip planning our next adventure down to explore one of the other nearby canyons.

DINERS DRIVE-INS AND DIVES

you see, we are obsessed with the show diners drive ins and dives and they featured a lil diner in salt lake called the blue plate diner about a year ago and we have been dying to try it.

yesterday we decided to check the place out and let me tell you it did not disappoint. 

the food, atmosphere and everything was spot on.

check it out if you haven't already.

 menu:

we started with the hummus platter: really good

we love hummus

if you don't like hummus you wont like it. tee hee

regan got the corned beef hash breakfast

um........de-vine.

i had the blt with avocado

and steak fries

very very good

they don't scrimp on the helpings either

so next time 

 we go again

 we will defiantly share.

after the blue plate we headed to park city to go to the vans store so i could get some news shoes.

i remember getting my first pair when i was in the 6th grade.

they were white and red lace up ones

i loved those shoes.

still love vans.

after we shopped i took all these pictures

while the driving down the canyon.

good day!

have i mentioned how i am loving this weather?

hallelujah!

 its spring.

  thought i would never see you again my friend

i really really struggle with getting the blahs during the winter months.

 so, when the sun finally comes out, i like to jump in my car with the windows down, hair blowin in the breeze, ipod blaring fantastic tunes and just drive!

 these drives really clear my mind and  help rejuvenate me.

what helps you clear your mind and rejuvenates you?

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here are some shots i took while enjoying this delicious weather.

ridin high
these two have been spending a lot of time at the pasture brushing the horses and going on LONG rides in the sunshine. no matter how long the ride, it never seems long enough for journey. 
love my beautiful and free spirited horse lovin girl.