Lake Powell Trip 2007–Another Hirschi Success

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This past weekend was spent at Lake Powell on the annual Hirschi Family Summer’s End Excursion. 30 people, two boats, four Seadoos, a sandy beach, and lots of sun. We had a great time especially since we were spoiled with a 75′ luxurious houseboat. Brian out did himself this year!!! The boat had a hot-tub, five bedrooms, three flat screen TVs with Dish, and lots of other extras. Some of us stayed on the boat and some camped on the beach. We had more food than could possibly be eaten in four days, but the dinners we made were outstanding.

Of course, me being the dork that I am hauled my tub of scrapbooking supplies and created five beautiful pages. That was the best part for me. Well, playing Hand and Foot with the girls while eating peanut M&Ms and drinking diet coke ranks a close second. Adam spent most of his time in bed with a nasty cold, but he did get some exploring in. He took a Seadoo a couple of times and was gone for hours exploring the water filled canyons of the Lake.

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As for the many kids on the trip, well, they spent most of their time fishing with Grandpa Hirschi, digging a giant hole in the sand (they did get buried at the end of the trip), building sand castles, swimming, and chasing lizards. Yes, the picture of Brooklynn holding something up is a dead lizard on a stick. She was quite proud. I say quite disgusting, but she LOVES animals.

Kudos to Jaimee and Brian for all their hard work and generosity. That is one of my favorite things about them…they are always willing to share everything they have to make others happy even if it stressed them out or inconveniences them. I love that!!! Thanks guys. The trip was perfect.

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Kodachrome Basin and more!

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This morning we went on the Panorama Point trail at Kodachrome Basin State Park in southern Utah. The park is filled with sandstone spires that appear perilously close to collapsing without warning. Luckily, the sun was hiding behind the clouds most of the time. The rainclouds made for dramatic, beautiful skies. After finishing the hike, we returned to Escalante for some well-deserved rest.

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With a thunderstorm looming, Rach and I went out to take a few pictures of the landscape. Click here to see a few more.

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Today we’re in Escalante, Utah. We hiked yesterday to Upper Calf Creek Falls (which was beautiful.) Our friends, David and Jena DeMarco, got in last night from Las Vegas. Today Dave and I hiked Neon Canyon while Jena and Rachel walked around the town with Adona, Dave and Jena’s new 1 month old baby girl. The picture below is the sunrise at the trailhead.

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On the road!

We’re spending the night in Nephi, en route to Escalante for the next few days. We’re planning on some hiking and exploring in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park.