Zion National Park

Have you ever felt absolutely, truly insignificant in this big, great, wonderful world? I don't mean the times when we feel alone, or like we've done something wrong--almost the opposite. When you know without a shadow of a doubt that there is something out there that is greater than us all and that this world has been created just for you and your enjoyment--and awe. That was very much the way I felt a short while ago, when we visited Zion's.

I didn't really know what to expect. I had an idea--we'd been to Bryce and Arches, but I was not aware of how incredibly amazing it would actually be (how do you like that, coming from a creative writing teacher--absolutely no creativity!)

We drove in and felt incredibly small, and yet, I had no idea what was still coming. We took the park shuttle up to the Weeping Rock--where water that has been saturated into the rock years ago--they've found water there that is estimated to be 12,000 years old--is continually 'weeping' out of the rocks. It was like walking through a sprinkler! It was awe-inspiring--and very wet!

We went on the hike to the narrows--and the boys wimped out on several occasions and had to have a break. I was very impressed that my two balls of energy would wimp out before I did!

We saw all sorts of wild things (but not the kind that hide in Max's closet):

I thought it was fun that so many of them posed for pictures! (I know, I know, it's a squirrel, but the picture was cool!)

Who would've thought that you'd find a turkey there--if you look closely you can see both the mama and the baby! And check out the tail on this guy!

We had such a great time! It was absolutely gorgeous--about 87 degrees--and sunny!

But, after a few hours of hiking around in the heat, we were all ready to catch the shuttle back to the parking lot and head home! I couldn't resist this one of all of the boys. Brothers, all the way around!


We went out the opposite way than we came in--through the tunnel--which was really cool. The last picture we weren't really sure about. We don't know if this happened because of the blasting, or just over time, or both. Either way, it was amazing!


I love having such beauty so close to us. It's one of my favorite things! It helps me to remember that no matter what is going on in life--no matter how busy I get, or how crazy things are--there is a grander purpose out there--and I am just one small part of it.