Lake Powell

So this past week we was my first time ever to Lake Powell and it was AWESOME!!!! We seriously had so much fun---I think it was one of the best vacations I've ever been on. It was kind of a last minute thing....our friends Jason and Angie invited us to go with Jason's family --they have a sweet houseboat and a freakin awesome new boat so we ditched work and headed to Powell for 4 days!!! Above is a pictue of all the kids on the tube as we're about to take off---the youngest is little Charly and she's only 2 1/2 and she LOVED riding on the tube!! The craziest part is I left Cash with my sister-in-law Lesa ----the first night I was a little emotional about it (yes, once again being "that mom" and having to convince myself that it was ok to leave my baby to spend some time with my husband) but don't worry----I put on a brave face, drank a few Dr. Peppers, added some serious boat time, had a good uninterupted nap and reading time which helped resolve all guilt and loneliness I was having. Oh how I had missed a good nap!!!!
After getting home from Powell I realized I hadn't taken any pictures of myself---so rude! I promise I really did go. Above is a picture of the kids doing some serious cliff jumping---I mean look at those cliffs---they're at least 6 feet high! OK, I don't know what I'm making fun of---I wouldn't even jump!--I'm such a wuss in my old age. Below is a picture of Jed and a few of the gang hiking this weird crack in the wall.

Below is a nice picture of Jed and Jason tubing together because yip, once again---I was a wimp and wouldn't tube. All I wanted to do is ride on the boat and soak up the rays!!!! We seriously had such a fun time just taking rides in the boat, eating, playing games and watching movies. Thanks again to our hosts for inviting us and showing us such a great time and for not making fun of me for calling and checking on Cash at least once a day when we went to the marina for ice cream!!!!