"This is Where I Am Meant to Be" -Derek

This weekend we took a quick trip to Arches National Park.  It was a gorgeous weekend.  We had a great time as a family.

We stayed at the Rodeway Inn.  It has a great pool and 3 queen beds!  The kids loved the water slide, bouldering, and giant sand hill.

5.5 Mile Hike

Thee Gossips

Landscape Arch

Derek Flying

Austin Flying

Zack Flying

Laurie and Sydney Hiking a Fin

Don't Fall

Awesome Hikers

Family at Double O Arch

Double O Arch

Best of Friends (and worst of friends)

Hiking the "Primitive" trail
(Added by Laurie:  Ellie, who has a double ear infection, screamed most of the way through this hike.  Not because she didn't feel good, but because she DID NOT want to be in the back pack.  And she was exhausted.)

Needed a rest

Sorensens are Tough

Derek Couldn't Walk Another Step, But Found a Way to Carry Sydney

Indiana Jones Arch (or Double Arch)

Derek is a Climbing Machine

Climbers

The girls.  Ellie loved being free of the back pack.

Ellie Throwing a Fit (really cute)
(Added by Laurie:  also not cute)

Turret Arch

South Window

Zack Climbing

Derek at the South Window

Sydney is getting sick

Derek and Austin Climbing

Derek on Top of the World

Windows seen through Turret Arch

"Look at that kid. He is bookin it" said a random guy standing next to Matt.  He was referring to Austin who is all alone in the middle.