Greetings from the south rim

I had heard stories from friends who had visited the Grand Canyon in the past and they had questioned whether or not we should take these boys to the Grand Canyon seeing as there are no guard rails; I had dismissed this idea thinking how bad can it be?! Well bad enough that vultures hang out at the point waiting for tourist to fall in. Look closely at this tree and you will see it is covered in vultures waiting for their next foolish tourist to climb out a little too far.

We got here just in time to see the most amazing sunset that changes the colors in the canyon as the sun lowers in the sky.

The kids were consistently told to get away from the edge and I'm certain that most people in the park know Rainie-Grace by name. We brought backpacks for Rebekah and Brandel and by the end of the day today Josh could not stand up straight!

Notice the way we still hang on to the little ones even for a picture. That's because they are quick! The kids have enjoyed the smallest things. They like hotel breakfast and eating in a McDonald's in the Grand Canyon! I heard the statement at one point of, "How many times in your life will you have the opportunity to eat in a McDonalds in the Grand Canyon?" (Food was the same just significantly more expensive)

hotel food and
Grand Canyon McDonalds!! Notice Rebekah refused to look up from her hotcakes to smile. However, Brandel is caught up in all the excitement w/ his wild west hair! No humidity makes that boys hair stand up. Or he could just be freaking out because this was the most expensive breakfast ever! The second most expensive McD's in the country. We made sure we took the extras w/ us. Well I'm exhausted and planning a day of shopping tomorrow while the men go down the river. Josh opted for the row your own boat 15 miles down the canyon w/ all three boys so this ought to be interesting. I'm sure the guides are fighting over who has to go w/ them because they are certain to get stuck rowing! Can't wait to hear about it~