Suns, Moons, and Dinosaurs. No Biggie.

On May 22nd my family and I went down to Hurricane Utah to view the annular eclipse. 

Many people have said to me "You went ALLL the way to St. George for that?"

And naturally I think: "You didn't?!"

To me, there is nothing more beautiful than nature.

This eclipse was completely spectacular! 

I loved to see the moon and sun come together at one time to create such a beautiful phenomenon. 

It was also fun to see how many people who were also interested in the eclipse. 

Along with seeing the eclipse, we also had the opportunity to visit the Dinosaur museum in Washington, Utah. 

Hannah and I discovered it on a leisurely Sunday drive as we were waiting for the eclipse to happen.

We went through it that day and of course again the next day with the rest of our family. 

The museum was filled with footprints, mud cracks, and swim tracks from dinosaurs that had lived in and around that area. 

The most amazing print they had was a sitting print, it was one of three that exist in the entire world. 

The wonderful volunteer, Myron, was so gracious to explain the print and told us how the dinosaur stood up from sitting down since he didn't have any wrists! 

My favorite were the swim tracks, it is amazing to me that they could still exist after so many many years.

Admittedly, I did go a little (a lot) bit wild in the gift shop.   

Apart from the museum and eclipse we were also able to visit Quail Creek (it's actually Quail Creep) Reservoir which was very beautiful especially against the landscape of the orange plateaus.  

All in all, it was a very fantastic weekend!

Oh yes, and here is a special thanks to the Sommers who let us stay in their condo!

One more thing, check out Hannah's blog that she just started! She is also doing a post about the same weekend! 

Here I am in good old St. George!
Photo cred: Hannah Ouderkirk

The landscapes were absolutely amazing
Photo cred: Hannah Ouderkirk

Here I am by Quail Creep Reservoir
Photo cred: Hannah Ouderkirk

Hannah by Quail Creep Reservoir
Photo Cred: Ruth Ouderkirk

Hannah and I being regular old sisters!
Photo Cred: Cheryl Ouderkirk

The weird crowd at the eclipse gathering.
Photo cred: Hannah Ouderkirk

I (obviously) loved the eclipse.
Photo Cred: Hannah Ouderkirk

The crowds at the eclipse watching
Photo Cred: Paul Ouderkirk 

Hannah and I with Mom and Dad
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The beginning of the Eclipse!
Photo Cred: Paul Ouderkirk

The very middle of the Eclipse! Paul did such a good job
with photographing it!
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Regular old sisters again.
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Just us three at Quail Creep Reservoir.
Photo Cred: Cheryl Ouderkirk

Mom and Dad at the reservoir
Photo Cred: Paul Ouderkirk

Hannah and I doing the Kurt Hummel dance.
Photo Cred: Paul Ouderkirk

Dad recording me doing a dance dare.
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The beautiful landscape of St. George.
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Here is my face.
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Just some Dinosaur making.
Photo Cred: Paul Ouderkirk

SKULL
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Hannah's hand compared to a dinosaur hand.
Photo Cred: Paul Ouderkirk

This is a touchable footprint.
Photo Cred: Paul Ouderkirk

We were pretty excited about Hannah getting eaten.
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I finally got Hannah to play dinosaur roaming with me!
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Just a little guy.
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A replica of the Scelidosaurus! What a cutie!
Photo Cred: Paul Ouderkirk

Hannah examining the replica.
Photo Cred: Paul Ouderkirk

The T-shirt I got of the Scelidosaurus! 

The poster I got of the Brachiosaurus!

My favorite part of the poster.

My new dino origami book

My new dinosaur that decided to climb in the window
Photo Cred: Ruth Ouderkirk

The lovely mountains
Photo Cred: Ruth Ouderkirk

We brought a dinosaur home and let him drive.
Photo Cred: Paul Ouderkirk