The second day of our trip was spent at Goblin Valley. We rolled in at 10 am and the place was packed for Easter weekend. There were even law enforcement officers directing traffic in the parking lot. This is probably one of the best places for kids. There is no end to the climbing opportunities here, and there is something for every age and ability. I even discovered whole canyons that I hadn’t visited before or even realized that they were there. I’m definitely going to schedule a little more time to explore on our next visit.

Most of the time we were there it was overcast and even raining a little, so I didn’t spend so much time on the photographing and spent more time hiking with the kids. Kristin took Swasey in the backpack, so I got to chase the others up and down every rock.

Just because I wasn’t focused on taking photos, didn’t mean that the kids didn’t want their picture taken every single time they climbed a rock. This little rock was pretty cool, kind of like an alligator head. Unfortunately the tip broke off while Parker was sitting there and killed him. Okay, just kidding.

Even Swasey enjoyed herself I think. She loves being outside.

More talking photos of the kids. Jaxon even loves to grab my camera and take photos of me. Maybe I can convince him to start apprenticing as my assistant.

If you hike back far enough you find these little side canyons. They are practically hidden from the parking lot viewpoint. Jaxon and I hiked up this one quite a ways and could have gone further. Next time I guess.

I love these drip patterns down the sides of the walls.

I can’t wait to go back and explore some more!

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So I’m loving all the apps that I have found for my iPod touch, including this one that let’s me update my blog with a sweet interface. I don’t usually blog text only entries, but this might just get me to start.

This is a short film based on my life. I’m a huge sugar addict and this is pretty much how I act whenever there is a treat bowl present. Someone probably needs to have an intervention for me.

Hi everyone, um, I haven’t really started posting anything yet, but since Kristin has me linked from her’s, I better say something. Anyway, stay posted for some photos, good recipes, and other stuff.

xoxo scott