Over Memorial Day weekend, Adam and I met his parents in Moab for Diana’s 60th birthday. We drove out during sunset and enjoyed every minute of the ride. The changing scenery between Denver and Utah is consistently breathtaking.
We arrived late Friday night and enjoyed a casual meal at a local restaurant. Saturday morning we arrived at Arches National Park and began our exploration of the beautiful, sandstone arches. Diana, Adam and I enjoyed a very adventurous 5-mile hike, while Chet took dozens of pictures with his fancy new camera. Post hike, we lunched at the Moab Brewery and took a short nap at the pool. That evening we drove back to the park to view the arches during sunset.
Sunday was Diana’s birthday. She and Adam hiked The Fiery Furnace, while I stayed back to wrap up a few projects for work. Early afternoon we headed to Canyonlands National Park. The view over the plains and of the mountain ranges was stunning. After several hours, we headed back to Moab to get ready for a very special birthday dinner at the Dessert Cafe.
As always, Adam’s parents were excellent company. Adam and I feel so fortunate for the chance to spend time with them, especially on Diana’s 60th.
Happy Birthday, Diana!
Near the entrance of the park
One of the first arches
Balancing Rock
Super cool formations
The beginning of our hike
Pretty pink flowers
Diana and I at Landscape Arch
Diana and Adam at one of several overlooks
We climbed this stuff!
Our destination – look closely to see Adam standing in the arch
A gorgeous view
The arches at sunset
Another beautiful view
Me & pups
More sunset pics
Hottie
The in-laws
Sunset pics
Diana and me
The Fiery Furnace
More awesome furnace pics
Canyonlands
The Canyon
Classic
An arch-like structure – notice the view through the formation
Don’t fall!
Me & pups
The Glods
Father & Son
Beautiful yellow flowers
Chet & Diana (on her 60th birthday – amazing!)
Check out that view
The texture was unreal
Blue blue skies
More texture
More pics of us
Little white flowers
The Dessert Cafe
An amazing meal
The very happy couple
Soooo cute. Happy 60th Diana!
What a treat to see my birthday posted on your blog! Can’t imagine a better birthday! Love you both for making it so special.
We had such a wonderful time. Thanks for everything!!!
So glad to see your blog back in action! It looks like a great trip and it sounds like you have been blessed with some awesome in-laws!
Thanks Annie! We need to get together soon. xoxo
What great pictures! And, what a great way to spend a birthday.
It was amazing! Love u!
Aubryn,
The pictures are breathtaking. I wish I was there. Can`t wait to see you for Thanksgiving. I do not know if Diana told you that my grandmother,my Aunt,my Mom and I were originally going to PR. Though, we had to cancel because of the fast spreading Dengue Fever.
Hope to see you soon.
Love,
Evan
Thanks, Evan. We took all of those with Chet’s fancy new camera. When were you going to PR? For Thanksgiving? I can’ wait to see you guys. xoxo
Wow, what a gorgeous place! And I can’t believe how long Adam’s hair is! You guys look great. Miss you.