Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Grand Canyon State

 Our actual trip to the actual Grand Canyon was our least favorite part of our whole Arizona trip, because we did so many other fun things!

We took the train from Williams, which was very convenient, except Wally couldn't ride, so we also had to drive.  But it worked out. We walked a mile or so along the rim trail and back.








We stayed in Flagstaff, and one day John, Maggie and Dalton did a ropes course while the little kids played in the snow piles, and Wally whined.  




We went to a deer farm where we got to feed deer and pet Wallabies!









We had a private experience at Lowell Observatory.  It was so cold and so late, but we all loved it.




And we did two hikes in Sedona. One along a dry creek to a box canyon, and the other crossing over a stream over and over.  Both were lots of fun - Wally also enjoyed.















Also, the very worst thing was Wally getting lost - and thankfully found.

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Easter 2021

 Actual Easter was spent driving back to Arizona to find Wally, but we had a few fun activities. Another Knott's food festival, and we surprised our kids with a flashlight egg hunt in our yard.




Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Universal Studios

An open theme park! We had a great time at Universal.  The kids were all mostly tall enough for everything.  Those who wanted got to do Harry Potter multiple times when the place cleared out in the afternoon.  The only downside was that it got very warm waiting in line over an hour for the backlot tour, ad Arthur threatened to throw up (heat + constant mask wearing). 

 











Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Maggie's 14th Birthday

 Dessert hop at the spectrum with a couple friends.


Always cookies and cream



Sushi with dad.