zion: day 3

day 3 was full of fun....

tubing

rock throwing

relaxing

swimming

adventuring

...then, later in the evening, we had a potluck dinner (hamburgers and hot dogs) and then went into the national park. we took the tram up to the narrows, and the weather was gorgeous. just as soon as we got off the tram and under shelter, a storm came in. we decided that a little rain wouldn't stop us...and we'd walk to the entrance of the narrows anyway! by the time we got there, we were soaked to the bone. the adults laughed about it, and thought it was fun. i actually felt very adventurous (i must not get out much) and i decided not to worry about the mascara running down my face, but rather- to enjoy the scenery. several of the kids weren't so happy about it....but we all made it back in one piece!

our skinny boy

hudson found a pine cone and brought it home

taylor was outnumbered by all of the boys....but she does just fine with 'em!

contemplative :)

wendi went rafting with sammy and marcus

jessica...a great friend!

boys bein' boys....

ready for their bike ride!

when we started on our way....it was beautiful and sunny out!

...but less than 30 min. later....it was pouring! the boys loved running around in it!

...the sky is darkening....

waiting to see if the rain was going to stop (it didn't!!)

the rain made the greenery so vibrant...!! so pretty!!

all of us wet rats who made it to the entrance of the narrows!

this one wanted to be held most of the way (and he had a fever...fun, fun...)

little hiker boy!

part of the group rode their bikes back down....

wendi

taylor and leah

josh was the only dude who rode back...and he loved it! taylor's bike broke, but they managed to haul it back...and they saw wildlife and beauty all around them!