Glen Canyon Dam

So on a whim, and for reasons of sanity - I decided to stop at Glen Canyon Dam, just outside of Page. The drive is beautiful, and I think the kids thought I was getting delirious because I started cheering as I saw the beautiful blue Lake Powell. The way it pops up against the red and orange rocks is simply breath-taking. I pointed it out to them, and they were more concerned for my state of being. Guess they didn't realize how deep my love for AZ runs.

Before going in to the museum, I thought it would be a good idea to let the kids walk around and get some energy out...nothin' like 106 degree afternoon to sap it out of them. They talked me into walking onto a bridge that made my heart go into a panic and my feet tingle...but I made myself do it so they could enjoy what was in front of them. Now that's called love :)

proof that I let them go on the bridge

there's a picture that my parents have that is of me and my brothers at this very same spot. I never knew where it was taken until now...hmmm - I should get a copy of that pic to compare...

view of the Glen Canyon Bridge

View of the dam...from the bridge. Yikes.

There was a chain-link fence on the bridge (which I much appreciated), but it had little squares cut out for cameras. Guess unobstructed views are preferred when taking pictures of such a beauty. Amazing feat this dam is...look how far down it is.

Trent wasn't amused when I made him sit still for this picture. He didn't appreciate that I said "Look Trent! That's exactly what you sound like when you make those screeching noises". Now when he makes those noises, he know what I am referring to. :)

As ancient as they are, dinosaurs never get old...

it's a little dark, but this was the kids' favorite part of the museum...robotic dinosaurs are always cool.