walking uphill

Life is…walking uphill

This past weekend we had the opportunity to do some exploring of the great outdoors in Gallup. Gallup has a surprisingly picturesque landscape and has even provided the backdrop to a few westerns (I am not sure which ones). The red rock formations coupled with jagged and rolling hills gives this high desert a beauty of it’s own. It is nothing like what we are used to in our backyard but it is awe inspiring just the same. Through our travels and driving through many different terrains, Nathan and I have often discussed how incredible it is that God could create such varying arrays of beauty. What a marvelous creator we serve, and such a blessing to be reminded of it daily as we gaze upon all that is around us. 

Red Rocks park sits on the North side of Interstate 40 and contains hiking trails, campground facilities and rodeo grounds. We chose to hike the pyramid rock trail. Yep, you guessed it, a rock that is shaped like a pyramid.  This formation is one that can be seen from many places in Gallup due to its massive height. We were unsure as to how far of a hike it was, but we were willing to give it a shot knowing we had the option to turn around at any point. The novelty to this hike was completing it with a baby in tow. I recently purchased a carrier designed like a backpack in which Harlan can be carried in front or back. I wore him in front on the hike up and Nathan wore him on his back on the way down.  About a third of the way up Harlan fell asleep and managed to sleep for most of the climb. 

The view at the top was amazing to say the least and we were fortunate in being able to get a picture of all of us as evidence of our journey.

 

May you be blessed by the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.  The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s; But the earth He has given to the children of men. Psalm 115:15-16 NKJV