I get so behind on blogging, and because I have a horrible memory, I think to myself, 'Gosh, did we do anything fun this Summer?' And yes we did, so I'm going to be doing a little catch up! Since I last posted in June, I'll start with July...Zion Canyon, Durfey Reunion. Been goin' strong for over 50 years. I love this place and I don't care that we go at the hottest time of year. I've done that since I can remember and I have the happiest memories with my family. This year the Schmidt girls + fams camped down by the river, it was glorious! The sound of the rushing water put us all right to sleep, except little Ty who we found sneaking out the doggy door of the tent.
I'm lucky because we were perched on a small cliff that dropped right next to those rapids, if I would have gone back a second later...I shudder at the thought! We played games into the wee hours (11pm, that's late for me these days!) with the Anderson clan.
Our wonderful 'float' which makes I think 4? in the Springdale parade:) Hiked up to Emerald pool - it was murky brown pool this year..boo.
But the hike is beautiful, the red rock, the sprinkling water falls and pools, the sound of us laughing echoing off the canyon. I love this tradition, I love the sights of Zion, the smells and sounds, our silly skits - ok they're a little embarrassing at the time, but we think we're pretty funny and clever, and we have hours of laughs later. I hope my kids enjoy wonderful traditions like this.
'Day is done Gone the Sun. All is well, safe and blessed. God is nigh.'
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thanks for the update elle. it was a grand time! i love that we all got to camp down by the river together. oh i really miss it and want to go back right now and look at all those beautiful stars and smell the yummy campfire. i love that we have such strong traditions in our fam :)
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