August 31, 2025

What a fun morning hike getting lost and seeing arches and fins in the Fiery Furnace. 

We had lots of campground hanging with Kenz sitting in mustard. Where’s my mustard? :)  And some high school musical singing with Hearts playing. (Playing Hearts in a campground is one of my very favorite things.)  Also ant watching. And sweating while just sitting. 

I just really love being here with my fam. Cam and Sadie are good sports because I know it’s not up there on their things they like to do list. But they crack me up with their witty banter. 

Evening jaunt over to Skyline Arch by our campsite where the King boys guided a few of us up into the arch. Kinda cool. 

These campground evenings have been delightful. And I am loving our group campsite here at Canyon Wren. 

August 30, 2025

I love this campground. I’m walking to the bathroom with an orange sunrise to my back, a bunny hops in front of me, and then a crow flies through wishing me good morning and I hear the flapping of wings. Sigh. 

D and I took in a morning hike.  Devil’s Garden trail is classic. Saw one of my favorite views behind Double O Arch.  Kids and everyone arrived this afternoon for some camping fun (Kings and Pickles). Lots of games played and pages colored under the shaded canopy already. So much laughter and are so clever together. 

Great pick for dinner tonight by going into Moab to the food truck park. Choices for everyone plus a little Cornhole playing. 

I’m old because I sure enjoyed the evening when things cooled down and we sat around chatting. Another lovely night with incredible stars. 

August 29, 2025

I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of Arches. And staying here makes my heart so happy. You can see Skyline arch from our campsite site. The Milky Way likes to show off here with tons of stars. Sigh. 

Got to go on baby’s first hike with Claire and Spencer (and baby Micah) to Pine Tree Arch.

August 28, 2025

I’m really liking my new job. A few things that took it over the top this week was 1. Seeing a friend’s child in the hall and him being excited to see me (Hannah has cute kids).  2. A lead calling me delightful.  3. Seeing my 6 year old friend from Tuesday night library. 

August 23, 2025

We had game day today. Not in the regular game day way but in the way that we played lots of games today. Bohnanza (which I call the bean game), Hearts, Azul, Scout and Pout, etc. Having the kids around this weekend has been great. 

Cam and Sadie pranked Kenzie saying that Sadie bought a custom Miku bowling ball. A bowling ball? And she believed it. Lots of laughs. Then again who could put that past Sadie? :)

Also, Sadie named her Minecraft world snowman Paul Cardall. I sure laughed at that as on Sundays I used to always say, “Alexa - play some Paul Cardall.”  :)

Also, Cole opened a Fruit by the Foot and it had 2 rolls inside!

August 22, 2025

Cam told me a joke that made me laugh out loud:

If I saw a cougar I’d puma pants. Ha ha ha.

Took some family photos this evening (they're OK but nothing to write home about choo-choo :)) followed by some Handel's ice cream. Love chatting with my fam. I also enjoyed getting caught up with Mason and playing a little Dr Mario with him. Also listen to my kids laugh together is awesome. 

August 21, 2025

After almost 11 years working at the library, today I said goodbye. So many emotions. My co-workers were kind as we all said see you soon. It was lovely to work with Ann for my last day. We laughed and she kept things light and fun. Keta came in with a gift and Morgan had something for me as well. Erica and Angel sent me on my way. It was a good last day. I will miss that job but I’m excited to try something that doesn’t have me working Saturdays.