quick update. we’re back. over all, the trip was great. we love canyons. makes us want to move to utah.
camping was great. we stayed at valley of fire at a walk in site just under a hundred yards in. pictures coming soon. decided not to go to zion since we didn’t get to vof until late monday night and getting everything set up with the girls was a tad stressful (30-40 mph winds). explored the park all day tuesday. e loved climbing on the rocks and exploring the little caves. fi slept most of the time, riding in the sling. no sunburns!
wedding was very nice. we are happy the aunt karen is now officially an aunt. the girls had a wonderful time visiting with relatives. ella also had fun playing w/ cousin chelsea. had fun swimming in the pool. thought about going to red rocks for a day hike on sunday, but opted for rest before our day of travel home.
so, morning we were to fly out, i was leaning over to pick something up off the floor, and bumped the floor lamp. glass table attachment of the lamp shattered and i ended up with lots of small glass cuts on my leg and arm…and a 3 inch laceration right under my left butt cheek. hurrah! 3 hrs before we were supposed to fly out, i was in the las vegas ER getting 15 stitches (6 subdermal, 9 dermal). big bummer, but at least it wasn’t one of the girls. er doc said i should still be able to run and swim, but should take a break from biking, yoga, and hiking for at least a couple weeks. 
pictures soon! [update: here they are! the Las Vegas trip pictures]
