Moab

We ended up making a last minute trip to Moab the first week of March with the passing of my Grandpa DJ. He will be greatly missed. It just wasn't the same entering the Beauregard residence and not having him greet us from the head of the table. What was great is that it was the first time in over 32 years that all 8 children and most of their grandchildren had been together. We had a blast catching up with cousins we hadn't seen in years and getting to see their offspring and show off ours.

My grandpa was in the Navy at the end of WWII and was a miner all his life. He did and saw many great things and has much to show for it. WE LOVE YOU GRANDPA!!! As a side note...Kazia was named after Grandpa DJ's grandmother Kazia Emily Nichols Beauregard...pretty neat huh.

We decided to extend our trip one more day and head to Arches National Park and take the girls for a hike to Delicate Arch (the one on the Utah license plate). It was 1 1/2 miles and the girls moved at a great pace for me. I know Mike thought we were slow...but come on...I'm 18 weeks prego and I think I did great. I'm glad I made it without hyperventilating to death. :) The girls did so great and Mike only had to carry Jade for about 5 minutes...she walked the rest of the way.

The whole way up the trail Kazia kept telling me that her legs said she was hungry and she'd better eat now...but she waited to eat lunch at the Arch.

Lunch at Delicate Arch.

You don't realize how enormous the Arch is until you see it for yourself.

Jade was so proud of herself for being a "big girl" and making the hike by herself.

Kazia did well navigating us back to our car by looking for the next pile of rocks that marked the trail. We had an awesome time and were thoroughly worn out when we started our journey home.