Capitol Reef

So, I've been wanting to hike for a long time, but with all the snow in our mountains it is impossible around here. Rafa and I decided to take a three day weekend at Capitol Reef for a nice break. We stayed in a little town called Torrey, Utah in a cute bed and breakfast. I loved all of the awesome rock formations, sunshine, and bright blue skies.


This was the first hike we did at Capitol Reef, called the Hickman Bridge.

This was our favorite hike. We started at the bottom of the cliffs and hiked up more than 1,000 feet to the top, and were rewarded with an amazing view of the rock formations.

This was the beginning of the trail, when it was easy.

The hike was well worth it! This picture shows my favorite rock formations. I wish you could see all the way down to the bottom.

Here is another picture of those same rocks.

We took a beautiful drive on a scenic byway called highway 12. There was still an abundance of snow at the top of the mountains.

Here is Rafa on our Chimney Rock hike trying to scare me by standing next to the cliff.

We loved our trip and will bring our son back here in the future.

Ultrasound pictures at 20 weeks

We can't wait to meet our little boy!

Here is a close up of his face. I love his little nose and lips.

Here is our son in a profile shot. I love seeing his face and tummy.

We are having a BOY!!!!

So today was the big day! This afternoon we finally found out that our little one is a boy. We could not be more excited and happy. I feel like now I can start to get everything ready. He will have a little boy cousin to grow up with and play with because my sister is also having a boy about 5 weeks before me. I know the poll on my blog said I was going to be having a girl, but actually I had students coming up to me saying they had dreams that I was going to have a boy. So funny! Thanks everyone for your kind words and excitement when you found out.