Capitol Reef National Park

Hi. Remember me? Ha.
No excuses for not blogging over here, really, except for, honestly, it just hasn't been a priority for over the past couple of months. And you know what? I think that is just fine. There are certain things that are priorities at different times of life and for me, the past few months, this blog has not been it. With that being said, I am excited to share with you some photos and adventures that we've had this summer. I genuinely needed summer after a year of teaching. Unfortunately, I've been in meetings for new science core, grant work for language arts, etc. that I haven't had much time to really "have summer." With that being said, I am grateful that I have the luxury to be able to do these things in the first place.

Last weekend, T and one of my besties, Carli, and I went down to Capitol Reef National Park. I'm not going to lie to you: It was a rough a day! Yes, it was beautiful and I am so grateful we had the adventure, but it was HOT. So hot that my entire back and shoulders are now peeling. My hiking boots were giving me blisters. I get heat exhaustion quite easily so I was tired and out of shape and I was discouraged (more on that later). I am grateful I had those two with me because I was just a big baby on this day. Either way, like I said, it was beautiful. Next time when we head down we will wake up super early to hike and right before sunset so we aren't shriveling up in the sun! T and I want to hit up as many national parks in the country over the course of our lives.

But, you all know me, I took a million photos to document. Enjoy :)

That's supposed to say "Capitol Reef" Ha. 

This is what happens when your hair overtakes everything. This happens every night. Ha. 

Other National Parks Visited: 

Joshua Tree

Bryce Canyon 

Haleakala National Park (Maui)

Crater Lake 

Zion's (No Blog Post) 

Arches/Canyonlands (No blog post) 

Goodbye Summer! // Summer 2015

Hump Daaaay!
I spent the other night going through photos of Summer and organizing them. It made me incredibly sad to say goodbye to those days. I love warm summer nights, swimming, basking in the sun, etc. I won't lie, I am so incredibly excited for Fall. It is officially September, people!! I love the change of colors in the mountains, the brisk mornings, and the overall feel of Fall. It is, still, for me, sad to say goodbye to a great Summer. I am grateful for such fun times with friends and family!
I made a video encompassing some of our favorite moments with my GoPro. Best thing everrrrr.
Enjoy!

Summer 2015 from Sierra Charlesworth on Vimeo.

Other Summer 2015 posts: // St. George // Cowboy Up! // Mermaids // 4th of July // Manti // T Money's Bday // Shootin' the Tube // A Day in the Utah Mountains// Crater Lake // Bend, Oregon // Crescent Lake, Oregon (cabin) // Downtown Portland // Oregon Coast // Oneonta Falls

Hiking Summer 2015 posts: Other Hikes: Summit Trailhead AF Canyon Hike //  Bells Canyon // Horsetail Falls // Battle Creek Falls // Lame Horse Trail 

Temple Challenge Summer 2015 posts: Payson // Manti // Jordan River // St. George 

Favorite Posts from Summer: Sierra's Twelve Commandments // Five Ways to Improve Self Esteem // Interviewing T Money (2nd Anniversary Post) // Why You Need a Dog // 10 Downsides of Being the Youngest // An Adorable Dress // Five Places to Roadtrip in Utah 


What was your favorite part about Summer 2015? 

A Day On the Oregon Coast // Summer 2015

Our Oregon trip only continued more (I told you! We were in Oregon forever. I wanted to live up the last few weeks of my summer vacation before I went back to school.) We took a day and stopped by Cannon Beach. We actually went a few minutes south of Cannon Beach to a place called Hug Point. It is a little cove area that is blocked by the wind, with fun caves to explore, and it's BEAUTIFUL. It was a perfect afternoon at the beach. It was cloudy, but fairly warm and gorgeous as ever. 

photos from instagram. 

A cloudy, but realistic, view of Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach.

We HAD to stop at Mo's for some clam chowder before we headed home as well! 

We like to adopt our niece as a our own :)



Other Summer 2015 posts: // St. George // Cowboy Up! // Mermaids // 4th of July // Manti // T Money's Bday // Shootin' the Tube // A Day in the Utah Mountains// Crater Lake // Bend, Oregon // Crescent Lake, Oregon (cabin) // Downtown Portland //