We were in need of some family time and a little adventure. We wanted to do a little overnight camping trip, but the weather at our camping site would have been in the low 30’s or colder overnight. We decided yesterday to switch it up and just do a day trip to the Grand Canyon!
The boys were a little fidgety in the car, but they did well. They were happy when we got there!
Zoomed in
We had miles of scenic beauty to take in…
…and they were more interested in the dirt
More dirt!
Oh look, some dirt AND leaves!
Ice cream!
Brendan is modelling the new cap we bought at the gift shop
Oops, he fell asleep right in the middle of his mustard pretzels
I had to make Trevor a little tent to keep the sun out of his eyes
We stopped at a rest stop called “Sunset Point” right at sunset. The sunset was unremarkable though.
We tried throughout the day to get Brendan to wear his glasses. He will happily wear them without the strap but when they start to slide, he takes them off. I got him to wear the strap tonight by bribing him with sips of beer!! Then he enjoyed a nice book.
The boys got to bed pretty late, so they had better sleep in!!!
Wow!! A trip to the Grand Canyon! I’m jealous! 🙂 What a great adventure you had on what looked like a beautiful day. It was cold and windy here. We might see a little snow on Monday!
It’s so nice to see the boys having fun together, wherever they are. I’m sure they like to be away from the house as much as you do.
I’m sure Brendan will adjust to his glasses soon. I wouldn’t like a strap across the back of my head either. Beer wouldn’t work for me!!
Love and big hugs,
Gramma xxxxx
The Grand Canyon, 🙂 cool 🙂 Hey ! it’s “Grand Canyon Dirt” 🙂 😉 🙂
It shouldn’t take Brendan too long to figure out how much better life is with the glasses.
Aunt Erin and Uncle Jules brought Caleb and Rhys up to Milwaukee for Trainfest. I think Caleb had a great time seeing all the trains.
Good morning from the East Coast!! OMG..you can just drive out to the Grand Canyon and back the same day!!??? It is a bucket list item for us….thanks for the pictures!!! One step closer!!! What fun for the boys and for you!! For so long, traveling away from home was not very possible, but now going to the Grand Canyon is all in a day’s travel! So happy for you!! As a family, you have come a long way!!! Prayers, hugs and love!!! 🙂
It is about a 3.5hr drive each way. 🙂 We would have picked you up, but then we wouldn’t have been home in time for dinner. Next time we go, we will probably take the boys on the train. If the Canyon is on your bucket list, be sure to do it via the train in the top class tickets! You will love it.
Thanks Tiffanie….we have been looking in to the train also!! Uncle Rich and I have flown over the Grand Canyon multiple times and we both always say we must get a closer look!! Hugs!! 🙂