Notice the smiles... ok so we got to the visitor center and were nicely told the viewing point was right around the corner. So off we go. As we are walking with a skip in our step ever so eager to finally see the grand canyon (and not fear whiplash) we manage to almost fall in step with each other - the entire group became one. Slowly our conversations died off as everyone started sweating struggling for oxygen and wondering who in the hello puts a scenic view 30 miles away from the visitor center? It reminded me of an old story about a woman who buys these aggie tickets b/c they were great seats real close... Sorry I digressed for a minute - back to the adventure. No one mentioned the hike to the view and yet here we were just following along behind other stupid people who listened to the very dumb, misguided, almost sadistic tourist guide.
Finally we arrive at the most fantastic, awesome view ever and we actually enjoyed the peace and serenity for a record breaking 5 seconds before taylor slips at the edge, moni almost lost consciousness, hunter started yelling let's juuuuummmmmppppp, and heather and I had blue fingers from clinging to our sons so tight.
Told you to put a bungy cord around my boy. -Dad
ReplyDeleteI love the yellow it makes it easier to find them. I think you all will remember this trip for the rest of your lives, if you make it back with your minds in tact. I have enjoyed all the posts and laughed my head off. Rusty you need to leave them alone!! Have fun in Vegas!! We are thinking of you and glad we are in Beasley JK. Love Mary and Billy
ReplyDeleteAunt Suzie says, "And thank you for dressing Moni in the same colors as the children. She will be easier to keep track of."
ReplyDeleteWhy did we not get a picture of Moni and the canyon???? I hope you keep Moni in the yellow while you are in Vegas because that would be the most likely place for her to get away! Love Granny Ev and Bob
ReplyDeleteProps on the commentary EG, because even though i was not invited :( (kidding), I can see it all unfolding as if i was there...i would be heavily drinking by now so yellow or no yellow i may have just let one slip away on "accident"...just kidding! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteps - the pic is a keeper, you can already see Hunter's little mind turning as he is looking down...
ReplyDeleteHunter always looks for a reason to jump off of something. We were taking bets on loosing moni in Vegas. The slot machines are calling. flashbacks from Germany. I'll watch the kids, and we find my mom and Mom-in-law and they have a kid on each lap pulling the 1 arm bandit.
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