At the request of my mom, I have decided to start blogging again. I also thought that it would be a good way to relieve stress and take a chance to reflect on all the good in the world. Especially since lately, all of the awful things happening have kind of been bringing me down. There are so many bad things happening that it makes me feel sick. And what can I really do to help? I've been trying to do good in my own little sphere because I think it's hypocritical to want to help people in far away places and not help those near you, but that's been hard as well.

Anyways here's some things that have been going on in our lives. Our two year anniversary was last Sunday. We spent Saturday and Sunday camping at Bryce Canyon, which was amazing. Here is our anniversary selfie. Because what are we, teenagers? Just kidding. We just didn't have anyone to take our picture. Clearly our selfie game needs some work.

But we loved Bryce Canyon. We went on some incredible hikes. I was exhausted after the first one, I guess I've gotten pretty out of shape (it's the knee pain. I've had to resort to things like biking and walking and attempting to run to stay in shape and apparently it's not working. I'm actually a really terrible biker, that's probably why it hasn't been benefiting me). Anyways we were hiking around in the canyon and I was like having to stop every half mile to catch my breath. And I was like what is wrong with me? I can't be that out of shape yet. So I checked the map and found out that we were at about 8,000 feet elevation and who knew that it could have such a huge effect? Well Tyler was fine, but I have small lungs. Here are some pictures because it was gorgeous. Even Jett would love it because there were no cliffs.

Since we're on the topic of southern Utah, I would just like to say that that whole general geographical area is one of my favorite places on earth. It's breath-taking. And since I'm so lucky, we got to go to Zion this summer also!

 This is us hiking the Narrows.

 This is the best selfie of Tyler and my dad. Well also the only one, but if there were more it'd still be the best.

 Us hiking Angel's Landing! JK. I wouldn't do that if you paid me. We hiked above Angel's Landing which was much more beautiful. And it really was stunning.

 Cutest picture of Jett ever.

 The Subway, sooo cool. We got so lucky to get in that hike.

So that was our southern Utah adventures. Stay tuned for more summertime excitement.