behold...zions

Steve thought I was crazy for buying this pack to carry Cooper ($40 on craigslist) and I thought he was crazy for thinking I wouldn't get a pack. Anyways, I barely managed to get it into my luggage when we flew out and I was so glad I did....so was Cooper.
We started the morning out with Emerald Pools Hike.
The lower part of the falls.
I love red rock.
Cooper loves his ride!
Hiking to the next pool jumping across the pond
The top of the falls at the upper pool
Cute Kate and Kenedee (she is the best poser)
Me and Coops
Taking a snack break.
Swapping packs and back down the trail.
Cooper thought it was time for a snooze.
Love this pic of my dad in deep thought
Group photo, how great are the mountains here!
"hey mom, you wanna hook me up with a piggy-back too?" jk
Back down to the grotto.

road trip to red rock

After a few days in AZ we headed north to meet my parents and Kate at Zions National Park for a few days. They were sure excited to see the kids.
Great Aunt Kate
Kate and Coop
'I've missed you Grandma'
Cheerleading in the hotel room.
And microwave smores in the hotel room
the Olson Girls, aww this is going to be a good week.

cousin love in az

We took off to AZ for a little spring break vacae to see our long lost cousins Kenedee and Lincoln who moved away last July. AND THEY just took to Cooper like he was their new brother/toy. It was pretty great to watch the whole two weeks we were out there.
Cooper rockin his new easter duds.
This girl took care of Mr Cooper the whole time. She gave him good love.
Love you Kenedee!

checking on nap boy

to find this...
He loves sleeping with this blankie thing now close to his face. so weird. I didn't want my kid to get attached to one of these but he loves it to fall asleep. you win cooper.

memphis riders

Steve and his dad decided to skip bike week this year (since his dad's bike was in the shop) and headed off for a spring weekend ride to Memphis.
They were looking for some good eats on the trip and went to the famous Rendevous Restaurant for some de-lish ribs.
mmmmm

Beale Street
Beale Street at night
Father Son sleepover, lol.
Next morning, some yummy breakfast at Brother Juniper's.
On the way home, stopping at the Civil War battlefield of Shiloh
It was a good ride and a quick ride, until next ride.

calling all sham-rockers

Green looks good on me huh mom? Happy Birthday to Uncle Adam.
And Happy Birthday to Mr. Cole!
Our nephew Cole turned 4 this Patty's Day, we were glad to have a party to go to wear our green gear.
Cole is loving all things Batman these days, I love his face opening the Batmobile.
This kid has quite the mannerisms of Steve as a kid, pretty funny watching him grow up. Will Cooper be like him too? I hope so, he's hilarious.
Getting tickled by grandma.
I love this little mister.
Posing with Kasey and Tate. Thanks for the party.

rockin the side part for dad

i love mom

how great was this capture! (nevermind the fact that he's flipping off the camera.)
We just got home from the gym and we were playing on the floor so I snapped a few shots of us.