Grand Canyon

So I promised to tell the second part of my mini-vacation. We went to the Grand Canyon! I've never been before so it was quite the experience. Driving there from Vegas was a little bit of an adventure since there weren't as many gas stations, and at one point I had to cruise into a gas station after driving on fumes for around 40 miles! All I can say is the Lord helped me out with that one. I NEVER want to get stranded without gas. Thankfully we made it to a station!

Well, Friday was spent setting up camp and talking to all the friendly people around the campground. This was my first time camping since Girls camp, so Shawn made the girls set up the tent! He just sat back and laughed. Punk.

Saturday we drove the hour to the Grand Canyon and the drive was gorgeous! It looked like Oregon, not Arizona. Lots of green and pines. Very pretty. Once we got to the park we drove in looking for a view. All we saw were trees and cars. No canyon. So we finally pulled over and followed the direction some people were taking and BAM! We came out of a clearing and the canyon was right there! We almost drove by the Grand Canyon! How does that happen?! I felt a little stupid.

The day was spent walking along the rim and checking out the many museums and informational spots along the way. We also took the shuttles to more scenic spots. Lots of great scenery pics. On the way back to the campsite Shawn insisted on stopping at every roadside view to take pictures. 4 ROLLS!!!!! The hour drive back took 3 1/2 hours when we were done! No joke! He was so funny.

Sunday was the drive back, but only after having half-cooked pancakes and eggs on the small campstove we borrowed. Shawn was driving, and he's a little bit of a speed demon. We took a scenic way back to Utah. Mapquest said it should take 8 hours, and Shawn made it in 7. Good thing I was asleep for most of it or I would have freaked!!