Canyonlands

 We spent the weekend exploring Canyonlands and Arches and camping in Moab.  We went down to help out some friends that needed a place to stay for the half marathon race.  Matt has good friends there that he used to work for when he was a river guide that always let us crash our trailers on their property when we want to visit.  We had a great time hiking around with the girls, but did not have great nights sleeping with them.  The first night Matisyn had a night terror, more than one I think, and the second night Emilyn decided to wake up crying three times.  At four in the morning she ended up in Matt's bed to finish out the night.  I should add that he also had Matisyn!  I felt a little bad, but he can sleep through a freight train, and me and my perfect conditions for sleeping, would have meant no sleeping with the girls in my bed.  We were both pretty tired by the end, but content with the pretty places we got to see.  Since we've spent so much time in Arches we decided to spend most of our time in Canyonlands.  We went to Mesa Arch, Green River Overlook, Upheaval Dome, and the Grand View Point.  That night we went to the Windows in Arches.  Sunday we visited with the Peppers at their camping spot, and ended up heading home because we had had enough of the cold and wind.

 Paleontologist Matisyn

She was so funny on all the trails, looking for dinosaur bones and prints.  She very carefully brushed off the "footprints!"

Mesa Arch

 Emilyn loved touching the trees, and both girls loved exploring the rocks and looking for creatures.

 An example of their occasionally adorable and precious sister time.  Emilyn still idolizes her big sister, and Matisyn is doing better at including her and listening to what she wants.

Green River Overlook

Upheaval Dome

 These were all poses that Matisyn requested pictures of herself.  So natural for the camera!

Contented, tired girls!

Love the hands in the pockets!

Playing with the Hazlett kids

Movie in Canyonlands