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Month: September 2010

El Camino Del Diablo

Posted in Family

On Saturday, D was itching to head out off-roading with his truck.  It had been some time since we’ve been out as his truck had been down due to needed repairs.  Before we left on vacation, he was able to complete the repairs on his truck, but we didn’t have time to test out the truck prior to leaving. It was a scorching hot day, so we made sure that we had enough water.  While we didn’t plan on doing any/much hiking, we always go prepared in case something comes up.  You don’t want to be stuck out in the…

Bryce Canyon: Paria View

Posted in Family, and Outdoor Adventures

The winds are now picking up, and Munchkin and I are getting a bit chilly.  Our hoodies aren’t quite cutting it now, so we decide to pull out the jackets.  D is laughing at us because we have our hoods up trying to protect our ears from the cold wind. Interesting tidbit… Paria is a Paiute word meaning “water with elk” or “water with mud.” (from Your Guide to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks) Our next stop will be Swamp Canyon.

Review: The Creation Story for Children

Posted in Reviews

the Creation story for children by Helen & David Haidle Scripture passages paired with beautiful illustrations bring the Creation story to life.  Readers are taken through the story of Creation starting with Genesis 1:1 and ending with Genesis 2:3.  Each 2-page spread contains the scripture passage, a lovely illustration, and a “something to think about” paragraph. “In the beginning God created the heaven and earth…” Try to imagine what it must have been like before God made the world… The Creation Story uses actual scripture passages, so the story is not a watered down version. Younger children will enjoy the…