Observation Peak

The Book-ends of October. I'm just now getting around to posting about the general conference weekend that we spent down in New Harmony. Halloween pictures to follow. 

 We decided on a whim one night that we missed family and thus the decision to drive to New Harmony to see my dad and Jordan's parents.

Jordan and I took advantage of the situation (free baby sitters) and the Friday Jordan took off from work- and had a long guilt-free date at Zions national Park. We've wanted to hike Observation Point since we were first married. We've been lucky enough to make it to Zions every year of our marriage - last year we hike Angels Landing (while I was 5 months pregnant mind you!). Observation Point is 723feet higher and 3 miles longer than Angels landing. It's a 8 mile round trip excursion with the peak boasting 6508 feet in elevation! My buns were burning!



On the bus to the trail head





CAUGHT! Washing his hands.... (This looks like a sign that would be placed in the hospital over the waterless alcohol sanitizers.)







No, it was not all paved.





Magic




One of the many friends we made along the way



I wish I had flirted less and paid attention more in my 7th grade science class when we learned what all of these different levels meant.



View from the top




What happens when we attempt to take a picture ourselves





And when we ask someone else to do it.



As much as we adore our Lily Pad and enjoy being with friends & family, we both agreed that it was nice to just be together for a couple of hours. Although life is a little more stressful than either of us have ever experienced before, we both agreed that we are happier than we've ever been. Yea for the Gospel! (and nature for bringing these reflections about)