The Grand Canyon & Father's Day

This year before our annual Bible Conference we decided to see the Grand Canyon. It was the first time for Josh and the kids. My dad took me when I was their age and it totally brought back childhood memories. 

We left our house early in the morning around 6:30am and got to the Grand Canyon about 3:15pm. We stopped at a few of different look out points and ended at the visitor center where we walked around the look out points right around there. The kids were in awe. They loved it and were so amazed. Allie said she was "creeped out" by the heights!

Afterwards we stopped in Flagstaff and stayed overnight at a hotel. The kids had a blast in the swimming pool.

The next morning was Father's Day. We got up, had breakfast and then went back to the room to give Josh his cards and gifts. I think the best part of Father's Day was seeing how very excited the kids were to give their daddy the cards they made for him and the presents we picked out.

I love seeing how much they love and respect him.  They love their daddy so much. He is an amazing man and father...and I love him so much, too!!! We think he's the best!

GIrls Trip to Zion National Park...Day Three

Today was set aside for climbing Angel's Landing (behind us).

The chain is because it is really steep! There's even a little section where the chain is missing here. I climbed this part and looked around. That was enough for me. The trail continues from here to Angel's Landing. Four ladies in our group made it all the way there. Way to go Beth, Alison, Jenique and Patty!

It's called Angel's Landing because it was thought that only angels could land there because it's so steep and so high.

Heading back down to level ground.

We ended our time together at the river. By the way, the hotel we stayed at was so amazing and beautiful. I loved staying here. This river beach is part of the hotel property. 

We sat and shared what God had done in our lives over the weekend. It was so encouraging and powerful. It showed me the power of being vulnerable and willing to be seen by others. It makes life so much richer. I'm grateful for this special time.

This weekend was a reference point time in my life and I believe for the others girls, as well. 

God is so good!