Monday, July 21, 2008

Valley of Fire

I was lucky enough to grow up near the burnt pink and orange sandstone cliffs of Valley of Fire. I think it truly is one of the most beautiful places around, and I have so many great memories of picnicing there as a kid with relatives and hiking around with family and friends. Sure the desert has its downfalls, but it has the spectacular beauty of places like Valley of Fire as well.

My little sister is moving to Hawaii next month and for our last family get-together in a while at least, she wanted to go out to Valley of Fire one last time before they go. I'm glad she picked that as something she wanted to do! We don't get out there nearly often enough.
I love these cute kids!

If you wonder where Isaac is, just find his Bampa, and you'll find Isaac.


Finley was not happy with all the wind.

14 comments:

Fritzsche's said...

That rock is always a good backdrop for good pictures. Looks like you had a good time.

Brandi Jo said...

How fun! I have driven by the exit for that on the freeway a million times, but I have never ventured off the see the park. It looks beautiful! I'll have to do it next time! :-) I hope you had a good trip.

Charlene said...

How beautiful! It looks like you had a great trip.

Jolynn said...

Valley of Fire does make for some great pictures. I didn't know if everyone would want to go there, but Cass was the charger of this weekend, so I let her choose. It turned out to be a great choice. We all got some excellent pics. We're so glad you and Keith could be there with us all. It's so fun to all be together! Love those cute little twerps!

Lexi said...

that weekend was so fun. i love the valley of fire. i miss you guys already.

The Dominguez Family said...

Cute pictures. Glad you guys had a nice time. Now it gives you an excuse to tell Keith that you guys have to go to Hawaii to visit your sis :)

Anonymous said...

Cute pictures. It looks like a cool place.

Kandice and Rob said...

It's always nice to go see family! I'm glad you had a nice trip.

Amy O'Neill said...

That looks like a fun place to visit... so pretty! Glad you were able to see your family and your sister before she leaves for Hawaii.

Vicki said...
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Vicki said...

Your pictures are cute! I haven't been to the Valley of Fire since High School. Maybe I should take my kids there!

Alayna said...

It looks like a lot of fun!

John R. said...

Frankly, I'd take the desert over all this green any day! That was such a fun trip. We miss you guys already.

Marcie Osborn said...

Beautiful family! Tell Keith his younger Aunt Marcie says "hi".