Friday, April 23, 2010

A fun family trip

Hey, maybe I am on a roll and can start posting something every day. We shall see, I guess. :)

We just got back this week from a trip to Albuquerque, NM to meet our adorable new Godson, Gordon, and his sweet brother Luke.

From Fun with the Frandsens

Aren't they adorable? Gordon is on the right, Luke on the left.

It isn't very often that we get to take trips like this that aren't strictly for or with extended family, so we REALLY made it count. There were 1,700 miles in the car, two national parks, two zoos, three swims in two swimming pools, four hotels, hiking, church and a double baptism and a sweet baptism party.

On the first day, we went to the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake on our way to Green River, UT. It's one of my favorite zoos.

From Albuquerque

The next day, we went to Arches National Park. As always, it was super-awesome. Anne Marie hiked about 5 miles! I was very impressed.

From Albuquerque

From Albuquerque

From Albuquerque

The kids loved the sandbox atmosphere at Arches.

From Albuquerque

From Albuquerque

Then it was off to Albuquerque for the main event — Luke and Gordon's baptism.

From Albuquerque

What a cute, happy family!

Of course, we hit another zoo.

From Albuquerque

And the kids got their first of what will be many photos together.

From Albuquerque

Thomas also loved seeing his godmother, Denise (and of course godfather Greg- not pictured. :) ) again.

From Albuquerque

On the way home we made a totally unplanned stop at Chaco Canyon National Historical Park. It was well worth the 15 miles of dirt road it took to get there. Can you believe these buildings were made in 850 AD?

From Albuquerque

From Albuquerque

From Albuquerque

Anne Marie got awfully thirsty on the trip. Before you report me to the authorities, it should be noted that she actually only had a sip of her papa's drink.

From Albuquerque

1 comment:

  1. I am reporting you to the authorities for sugar abuse and unneeded use of styrofoam.

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