GRAND CANYON

Joe and I took Calvin up to the Grand Canyon last weekend. We woke up about 5 in the morning and got on the road about 6:30. It's about a 4 hour drive so we wanted to leave early so we could spend the whole day there. As we began our trip, the clouds starting rolling in. And when it storms here, it STORMS! I was really nervous about how the weather was going to be. When we got about half way, we stopped for gas and the wind was blowing so hard. I had checked the weather report the day before and was not expecting this kind of weather. Good thing we dressed appropriately. We got to the Grand Canyon about 10:30. We stopped by the visitor's center to check out where we should go.

After that, we walked along the trail and looked at the amazing view. Wind and all, it was a spectacular view. Words can't really describe what you see, except maybe GRAND.
The colors of the different layers of rock are so distinct. And to see how tiny the Colorado River is below is absolutely breathtaking. It was so neat to watch the birds soar in the wide open spaces with nothing in their way. We learned about the native americans that lived there in centuries past. Over all a wonderful day despite the million mile an hour winds.

Calvin had a great time. It was really fun to see him interact with objects at the gift shop. He liked the wind for the most part and it was his first time having to wear a sweat shirt. Brrr, it was pretty chilly there.

He fell asleep with his hoody over his face. It was pretty windy by the trail and it was blowing up sand. So cute.

Some of the amazing views we got to experience. Pictures just don't do it justice.

Calvin, you are so cute, even with your silly faces. And you sure do love your daddy.

Daniel Boone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He really didn't apreciate this too much as you can see by his expression. But cute none the less. What a good sport.

Joe at the top of the stone tower at the east end of the canyon.

Another great view among the trees.

Okay this was sooooo cool. There were signs posted up everywhere about deer and moose. But I never actually expected to see any. As we were heading out of the park at the end of the day, there were a bunch of cars parked along side the road and a lot of people to one side taking pictures. At first I thought, the grand canyon is not over here. What on earth are they taking pictures of and what is so great that they have to practically block the road? Well, this is why!!! I made Joe do an illegal u turn and I jumped out of my car to
catch this amazing moment on film. There were so many moose. I couldn't believe how calm they were just grazing on the grass. We got pretty close. Such a wonderful sight and a perfect way to end the day. Afterwards, Joe took us to Prescott where we stopped in at a restaurant to eat a great dinner. Then we headed home. We were so tired from our adventures that we went straight to bed. Great Day, Wonderful Memories