Saturday May 3
The weather was perfect for both days of our trip. Unseasonably cool- upper 50s to low 60s. Perfect for hiking and exploring in the redrock country.
On the way home from Arches today, Grandpa and Grandma took Tommy and Jonah to Goblin Valley. This is a fun state park that has a valley just crammed with mini hoodoo-style rock formations. Lots climbing, exploring and photo ops. The boys were pretty bored on the way there, but sprang to life once they saw the valley from the parking lot overlook.
Thomas spent most of his time looking for photo ops that would make his mom freak out. The valley is full of places that are easy to climb to or simply walk up to from one side, but look very tall from another side, so Tommy found lots of safe, but scary looking places for a picture. There were a couple of times, though, when he did actually freak out Grandma (and scare himself, too).
Jonah also had a fabulous time in the valley. He followed Tommy and climbed onto small boulders and into small spaces. Sometimes Grandpa boosted him onto taller rocks with Tommy. Everyone took time to eat more of the trail mix in their packs, too.
The drive home seemed long to Tommy and Jonah, but everyone played “I’m thinking of...”, the whispering game, and other car games to pass the time. We also ate more snacks and fruit. Once we got home and unloaded the car, Tommy and Jonah took Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Liz out for dinner.
After a nice super-bubble bath, it was time for another chapter of “Bunnicula.”
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