Canyonlands 2013

You know when you have an idea in your head of how you want something to go. It is usually a replication of some event or memory from the past that just went perfectly. Well you want it to have that perfect feeling again. It's a bit dangerous because you can be setting yourself up for failure. 

That's what happened this weekend. I planned a camping trip for Seth's 38th birthday. It was everything I hoped for and more. It set the high bar. For now on I will forever try to replicate this trip. 

I love camping but I don't LOVE it like some people. Seth could probably live in a tent full time. The guy really loves the outdoors. That's one of the many things I love about him. He is rugged and loves nature. 

I had been to Canyonlands once before in high school. I absolutely love the place. It is the Beverly Hills of camping. I don't know why I love it so much. Its the rock, the colors, the nostalgia of being young and carefree, I'm not quite sure what it is but I'm in love and I can't wait to go back. 

When I went last Seth had moved to Zion and I was a senior in high school in Salt Lake. I missed him so much while I was there I cried. 

We spent this weekend there with our children, who I am pretty sure loved the place as much as their parents. Friends who we have grown up with were there as well. We hiked in areas that were so remote that it can be a bit unnerving. Piper and Quinn played non-stop all day. They were full of dirt and totally carefree. 

Seth and I sat back with our feet in the dirt, the warmth of the sun and the cool breeze flowing and loved every moment of our time together. Everyone forgot about their jobs and homes and neglected yard work. We laughed and played and had a weekend never to forget. 

Thank you Earth for creating such an amazing gift. Til next time.