Our Grand Canyon adventure

I've been a slacker when it comes to blogging lately. The last 2 weekends we've been gone and I'm just trying to catch up on some things. Last weekend (October 9-11) we joined Aaron on a trip to the Grand Canyon. He usually goes with some friends and hikes every year...this year we decided to go with him. He hiked from the South to the North Rim along the Kaibab trail. We stayed at a lodge on the South side the first night and then the kids and I drove around to the North Rim to meet him. It took us about 4 hours but we really enjoyed it. I'm one of those people who like to stop and get out of the car, take pictures and just enjoy the drive and that's what we did. We stopped at every lookout and just enjoyed the scenery. We can't wait to go back!

Us at the North Rim

the boys

North Rim
can you believe this?!
Moran Point- South rim
Grandview Point- South rim
this is inside the Grand Canyon lodge on the North rim. This is the only hotel on the North side. The seats are facing these huge windows that overlook the canyon. This place was built in the 1930s...I loved it! They just don't build things like they used to! the lodge from a lookout point
I took this right outside our room. Those little black and white squirrels are called Kaibab squirrels and the only place they're found is on the North rim.

Bison on the North rim...sorry you can't see them very well. Someday I'll get a zoom lens...someday...

Aaron at the North Kaibab trail after his hike. 22 miles...he said the last 4 were brutal. I'll take his word for it

the Watch Tower- South rim

the little munchkins

on the way there, we saw this Fred Flintstone RV park and thought we'd stop. My kids only know who this is because they take Flintstone vitamins. They've never seen the cartoons, how sad it that?!

If you're wondering what Yabba Dabba Do means...the mystery has been solved