Cliff Jumping at Waimea Bay

First Easter Egg Hunt

Big ol' Noggin

Beach Buddies

Zion's (2010)

Last summer we went with my family to Zion's National Park. We camped, hiked, swam, and played. So HOT, but a lot of fun. here are some of the pics. enjoy!

 This is the entrance to our campground. You can't ask for a better setting with these gorgeous red cliffs surrounding you.

 Little Ez and Grandpa. So sweet.

 My youngest brother, Quinn. "Hey Quinn. Whatcha got there in your belt?" Notice the huge burn on his arm. Every time I see him he has some sort of major flesh wound or injury. Boys will be boys.

 The air was hot, but this water was FREEEZING! Spring runoff from the melted snow.

 Everyone jumped right in, except for me. I had a good excuse though--holding the baby and the camera.

 This is the exact moment I always dread when jumping into freezing cold water. It's the initial shock that gets me.

 I'm a big wimp and had to tip toe into the water until the current dragged me away.

 Gotta love flowers.

 We hiked to the top of Angel's Landing. Here's a view from up above.

 A little friend that came to share our lunch.

 Our little family at the top. And yes, I climbed all the way up with a heavy, sweaty baby strapped to my chest. So HOT!

 Here's the whole gang.

 My sis, Kendra, and her hubby, Adam.

 My parents.

 Awe, my little family. Looking a little haggard.

 On the way down.

 This a was a cool spot, literally. The wind funneled along the rock wall and about blew us over.

 All the switchbacks we had to climb up. And remember, big baby strapped to me. Whew, that was a tough hike.

You can find pretty flowers even in the desert.

Birthday Boy!

Happy Birthday Ezra!

Wow! It's already been one year. Here are a few Ezra faves during his first year of life.

Clapping his hands

Dancing

Singing

Laughing/Smiling

Hugs/Kisses/Tickles
Eating

Going on walks

Playgrounds

Climbing

Wrestling with Daddy

Going to the beach

Mama

Favorite foods:

Graham crackers

Bananas
Apple Sauce
Leaves

Indian Food – Chicken Tikka Masala

Freeze Dried Apple Chips

Sand

Pancakes
Scrambled Eggs
Dirt
Carrots
Lasagna
Rocks
Cheese
Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Yogurt
. . . . so pretty much everything.

Here are a few places Ezra has been.

States:

Hawaii

California

Washington D.C.

New York

Maryland

Virginia

Pennsylvania

Nevada

Utah

Wyoming

Arizona

Idaho

National Parks & Nature:

Top of Angel’s Landing

Zion’s National Park

Yellowstone National Park

Hawaii Beaches

Studios:

Dreamworks Studio

Fox Studio

Fun Places:

Disneyland

Top of the Empire State Building

Central Park
Universal Studios
LA Zoo
Honolulu Zoo

 

 

It's been a fun year! Someday, years from now, Ezra will look back at his first year of life and won't remember any of it.

Best Laugh Ever!

Baby Beethoven

Empty Beaches

So it turned out that when there was the threat of a natural disaster, like a tsunami, it ended up being the best day to take pictures of the beach. I mean really, look at it, perfect sand and empty beaches without usual litter of bodies messing up the shot. 

I'm sure that sounds really insensitive, but in all reality, I'm so very grateful that we were safe and sound here in Hawaii. Our prayers go out to all those poor people in Japan affected by the earthquakes and tsunami.