Saturday, September 14, 2013

when it rains, it pours

you can barely see Hannah and I (pink) at lower jump
potholes and muddy laundry are the name of the game down here . . . even at 6:30am
these guys could play here all. day. long. 

so much rain! It has been pretty fascinating. I've been driving the highway a lot lately, wondering how big of a flood I'll have to cross in the Honda. Never anything major, but driving over moving water on the road is always kind of a thrill.

We went out to lower jump this evening with the kids. It was amazing! Way bigger than anything I've ever seen in the area-- 250ft waterfall. While we were driving out there in our 4x4 rig, we crossed a few flooded areas so big, I was sure we were going to get stuck. I'm pretty sure the water was halfway up the doors on both sides. 

And I know I shouldn't, but I can't help it. Letting the kids play in potholes is endless entertainment for them. They BOTH love it. If Hannah is being held over slickrock, she'll squirm, cry and push off your chest until you put her down. I had to put her in my shirt with both our heads out of one hole to keep her from jumping off me at the waterfall. Determined little gal. 

In other news: 
THE BLOG IS GOING PRIVATE in three weeks. Please leave your email in the comments if you would like to be included!!!

26 comments:

Ivy Chatwin said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! It's pretty much the only one I read consistently (sorry, missionary friends & siblings!). I just love your pics and the places you go and how your descriptions make me laugh out loud. I miss the Needles and can't wait to be a mom after reading your posts! :)

canyonprincess@gmail.com

gc.hatch said...

Wow! What a rainfall that is!! Not a day to be hiking in the slots! Have you had a rainy spring?
Be careful driving over water soaked roads. Your car can be lifted off and carried away. Drive slowly in those places.
Yes, include us (dad and me) your private blog. You know our email.

Lindsey said...

duh include me!

Lindsey said...

ps. sweet waterfall there! and are you ever worried about your kids getting sick in the water/potholes and such? Wish I could join!

Emily said...

You know my email. Love the pics, too.

Anonymous said...

matt2hays@gmail.com por favor

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Gary said...

Your dad's email is hatch.gary@gmail.com. Thanks for the blog posts!

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Lacey Parr said...

I love reading your blog! But I totally understand if you don't add me, we don't know each other! I have a private blog for photos of my baby, so I understand! Laceymoriah@gmail.com

Laceyparr.blogspot.com

sNick said...

Pick me, please!

Unknown said...

Hey Angela!!! Please include me in your list :)

Miss you guys!

chrisrandrew92@gmail.com

Dan~Alyssa said...

you better keep me on that list! i absolutely love your blog!

familee24@gmail.com

you are such a great photographer too! i guess it doesn't help that you live in beautiful places but you do so well to really capture what it's like! plus it makes the photos a million times better to see your darling little girls (even if they are covered in dirt or mud!)

kyra said...

Hey so we've never met, I'm actually friends with Brian back in BYU days. if you want to add me great, if not no worries.

kyratarbell@gmail.com

becca said...

I understand if you don't include me as you do not know me. However, your blog is awesome to check out for fun, kid friendly places to go and visit in Utah, we are up North but we like to adventure around. We have kids the same age so it's nice to get tips for their ages.

Thanks,
Becca
beccagodfrey@gmail.com

Allison said...

I love your blog, of course. Exciting weather for you, and cute Hannah.

Fern said...

Private!? Ok...
Kfernthompson at gmail dot com
Also, send me your phone number, please.
Flash floods scare the heck out of me. You're seriously a real deal adventure girl pioneer.

Drew & Becky said...

Congrats on your awesome website Angela! It is really so nice! You're photography is amazing, you capture natural beauty! Love it!

Yes, please add me to your list! :) You inspire me so much! Love how you reach for your dreams and share about it!

drewandbeckyclements@gmail.com

sukogirl said...

Do you remember me? I remember a spunky little girl who loved to play with any critter she could find. I love all the beautiful photos you post of the land and your girls. Utah has always been one of my favorite states and I hope to take a family trip there sometime in the near future. my email is a.negishi at gmail.

Lucy Underwood said...

Hey Angela!!! I LOVE, love, love reading about your family adventures! I also really wish that I lived closer to where you are so that you could take amazingly wonderful pictures of me and my family! Please include me when your blog goes private - I don't want to stop reading your great stories! Lucy
UnderwoodLucy@bellsouth.net

merrill and linda said...

Please include us
Moab.hugentobler@gmail.com
I love seeing your fun family adventures! Plus we miss you guys I'm the ward.
Linda

sayruhbeth said...

I, too, LOVE your blog! Please add me: sayruhbeth@gmail.com

Missed you in the Tetons this year, but your summer looked equally fun!

Sarah Sanders

Catherine said...

I am just getting around to catching up on blogs. You apparently have continued to include me...thanks!

Rachael Lamprecht said...

Hi Angela. I've never met you, but I think you're awesome. :) I know Brian...back in the days of Grand Canyon and high school. We were never really close friends, but we're friends on Facebook and that's how I found your blog. I think you might have met my brother, Andrew Keske. Anyway! If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to keep reading your blog. Your post about natural childbirth was really helpful. I read it right before I had my first baby...and I did it naturally! You have such a cute family and I think you and I would be good friends if we ever had the chance. We have a lot in common. rachael.lamprecht@gmail.com

Holly Lutz said...

lambda7704@hotmail.com

Holly Lutz (I used to babysit for the Gerharts when we lived in the same city.)

Shannon Michele Photography said...

Love reading about your adventures and seeing the beautiful photos!

Smcunnin@gmail.com