Capitol Reef Road Trip (3)

Capitol Reef National Park was gorgeous! So many great hikes, beautiful vistas, and fun times together as a family. We also met up with my dear friend Lynn and her family (the last time I saw her boys, Quinn didn't even exist).

A short hike to a stunning view at Gooseneck.

Just as impressive in black and white.

It was surprising how much greenery there was.

Gorge-ous.

Dillon up high.

She may have over-accessorized.

Quinny girl.

Capitol Reef Road Trip (2)

On our way to Utah we stopped in Las Vegas for the night. Oh, did I mention it was Quinn's 3rd birthday too? She put on her fancy skirt for dinner at the Venetian (thanks, Aunt Julie).

Ready to par-tay!

The skirt has good twirl!

Birthday gelato.

The Beatles on her shirt and on the building behind her.

Sisterly...

...Love

Capitol Reef Road Trip (1)

We went on a road trip to Utah this summer so get ready for A TON of photos! Starting with...

...a trip to Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch in Oro Grande, CA. I think this is quintessential "roadside America." It was a neat installation but OMG hot as Hades.

Mom is never in the photos...

Dillon is almost hiding in this one.

Fun signs.

Local craft beer bottles.

Folk art.

Rusty typewriters (this place has it all).

Close to Barstow.

Everything too hot to touch.

Happy selfie.

Quinn wore her birthday crown to lunch.

Words to live by in the diner.

Salad Hands

A few months ago we decided to try a new seafood place in town. Each of the girls got a side dish with their meals and because I felt compelled to be a "good" mom Quinn got broccoli salad, although I was sure they would only eat Dillon's side of fries. Mid-meal I noticed Quinn shoveling fistfuls of broccoli slaw into her mouth...

Double Haircuts

Back to our favorite hair stylist for some updated 'do's. The only difference is that this time Quinn also got in on the action. Almost three and she finally got her first haircut. She wasn't into the cutting and definitely not into the drying. So basically you can't tell we did anything. Dillon, on the other hand, looks super cute with her bob.

Enjoying some pre-cut cake pops from Loretta!

The finished product.

Her first cut!

Quinn's face is priceless.

Looking very "summer" here.

Enjoying some post-cut popsicles.

Camping with the Coopers (2)

More from our camping trip...

Still recovering from the fire years ago.

View on the drive.

Asleep...

...awake.

We found a sign.

We found a fence too.

Quinn was getting crazy toward the end.

Her BFF on the trip.

How every camping trip ends.

Camping with the Coopers (1)

Lucky us, we squeezed in another camping trip this summer, this time with the Coopers (we've camped with them before here and here). It was just me and Quinn this time as Dillon had a school activity she didn't want to miss. I'm not sure Quinn actually likes camping--she definitely doesn't like the buggies.

Dirty camping selfie.

Strolling through the meadow.

She saw the boys shirtless and thought "equality!"

Nice to breathe in the trees.

Quinn's first attempt at rock climbing.

Sister Kitty came along too.