goblin valley
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we set up camp at this lovely spot


then the gnats from hell showed up!!!

the only way we could get any relief was to put wet paper towels on our faces

we look like we belong to the KKK

we tried the outlaw look

i like this look a lot better

thumbs down to camping with gnats

as night approached the nasty gnats

decided to go where ever gnats go at night

thank you gnats

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we enjoyed this breath taking view till the sun went down

the next morning we headed over to play in goblin valley

it was hot-hot-hot

the kids loved playing and climbing all over everything

after hiking in goblin we went in search of muddy river

never found it

so we went on another hike

after hiking and dinner this is when the trip took a scary turn.

long story made short...kinda

Aubrey had an allergic reaction to something...we don't know to what

the allergic reaction turned into not being able to breathe very well

which turned into a full blown panic attack.

we were in the middle of NOWHERE

8 people and a dog and a crying lil sister that was worried about her big sister

climbed into out car and drove 45 min to and hour to the nearest hospital.

the blessing worked because about 20 min into the drive her breathing was about under control

we thought it would be safer to stay in green river in a hotel.

finally found a hotel...the meanest owner EVER!!! makes you wonder why all the other hotels were booked solid and he had tons of rooms available.

finally settle into a room with 8 people and a dog!!

breathing is under control....everyone drifts off to sleep

we get a lil rest and wake up to......................DOG DIARRHEA all over the kids blankets

it is EVERYWHERE

REALLY????? how can this be???

oh yeah ,yesterday i gave her some left over eggs from breakfast and thought she would be fine since she would be outside....we NEVER give her people food.

so i clean up the diarrhea while gagging/crying/laughing all at the same time.

had to throw away camping blankets cause i just didn't have it in me to clean them up too

i apologize to whomever got out room after us

she has NEVER done this before

kinda makes you wonder what goes on in hotel rooms before you get in it...yuck!

anyway,after our continental breakfast with the owner...yeah he watched the kids eat their breakfast and questioned them on why they didn't finish their toast or drink all of the juice or why they left crumbs on the table. boy that was pleasant!

next thing to do is head back to goblin valley to get our stuff and come back to green river and stay in a KOA camp. not our first choice but aubreys lil escapade the night before scared the shit out of us...pardon the cuss

reg and i were pretty bummed out because we had lots of cool hikes planned. he and i will have to come back ALONE..no kids and no DOG with diarrhea

we finally found water!!!

the master griller

grillin some steaks on the volcano

we

well i really wanted to eat at the chow hound

i thought the name was awesome...the food was really, really good

how could it not with a name like the chow hound.

last stop: the john wesley powell river museum

very cool place

go to both the chow hound and the museum if you are ever in green river

however, do not go to the ramada

mean owner and dog diarrhea room

just sayin

this trip at times felt like a trip from hell.

it had a lot of highs and lows

we are thankful that aubrey is OK.

i was really really grateful to get home

cause

the dog threw up the whole ride home!!!

red ledges

in love with:
summer
hubby
kids
life

DANCE

i love this freckle face strawberry blonde lil girl

she had her yearly dance recital and did so well.

grandma and grandpa palfreyman

and

grandma and grandpa preston

came to show support.

thank you for coming

aubs painting juju's nails orange so they will match her outfit.
juju is always thinking of how she can accessorise an outfit...cute lil chicka.

freakin softy

the lil's came home the other day beggin for a kitty.

the neighbors were giving them away

and

i said YES

as soon as i said yes juju burst into tears of pure jubilation

she wanted one soooo bad

mckray wanted one too but wasn't as vocal.

not sure why i said yes to taking 2 CATS...that's right you heard me 2 Cats...what was i thinking?

i don't love cats

but i am a sucker for cute lil cats that look like this

don't they look like bobcat kittens?

and i like for the kids to have something to take care of and be responsible for

anyway

welcome to the family

lucy and missy

(lucy on the left and missy on the right)

yep the lil's named them

aub and i wanted to name them maude and blanche

aub ask if we could get a pygmy goat

see why i need to live on a farm

school's out for summer

2010

graduate

not everyone can be a perfect

10

the tradition of wearing the Hawaiian shirt started back in 1982 by aubs uncle andre'.

all of the uncles and aunts on regans side of the family have worn the shirt to their graduations.

andre's daughter bailey was the first of the 2nd generation to wear the shirt and she also graduated from salem hills high last year.

go skyhawks!!!!

aubrey was thrilled to carry on this fine tradition.

LONG LIVE TRADITION!!!!!

aubrey, dad and i could not be more proud of the oober cool chicka that you have turned into.

we love you more than words could ever describe.

we are so excited for you to start this new chapter in your life and we wish you tons and tons of happiness, laughter and love!!!!

you are a perfect 10

go out and take on this big beautiful world!!!!

the graduation took place on the football field of the high school, which was da bomb..we were nervous that we might get rained on seeing as the week prior it rained e-v-e-r-y-d-a-y.....ALL day, guess all the prayers were heard because it was a stunningly,awesome day with bright blue skies.

it was a day that i won't soon forget.

family

friends

4 yr. seminary graduate

as well

we are blessed to have such great people in our life.

LIFE IS GOOD