Taylor admiring the view
Yeah! We made it to the top!
Inside the caves
Taylor has now been to 7 states. Not too shabby for being only 9 (almost 10) months old! We arrived in Provo, UT Monday morning. We had the opporotunity to "swing" by Utah on our way home from Palm Desert so we siezed it. We're staying with the fabulous Fuchs family who we hadn't seen in about 3 years. We got to meet their latest addition to their family, baby number 5, and they got to meet ours. You should see Taylor here, she LOVES all the kids. She has been the happiest, most content baby since we arrived. I think she's hinting at some brothers and sisters! =) Today we went on the greatest adventure. We all (save for Nate who was working) went on a 1.5 mile hike to the Timpanogos Caves. It was only 1.5 miles but we climbed 1100 feet. It was quite the work out especially for Jacki and Kevin who were carrying babies some how I lucked out and just got to help encourage Naomi along! So we all survived and it was worth the hike. We got a 20 minute cave tour through 3 different caves at 6700 feet above sea level. Good times!

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Erin Jensen said…
Glad you guys are having fun (but we miss you and are ready to have you home)! Say hi to Nate and Jackie for us!
9:48 AM
Anonymous said…
She is a natural at hiking. You guys will have to start camping. Can't wait until you get home. This long distance stuff isn't nice to Grandma's. :) Drive careful on your trip home.

Love, Grandma Debbie
11:25 AM
Shirley Casey said…
Yeah! I am so glad that you made it safely to UT and are having a great time. I hope that Taylor is sleeping better. Have a safe trip home.
1:29 PM
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