Spring Break with Cousins

We went down to Aunt Heather's and Uncle Randy's house. The first couple of days the weather was actually kinda chilly, so we did some shopping. Can you believe, we didn't buy one thing at the outlets, crazy huh. I couldn't find anything cute for the kids or Ben and I. Maybe next time.

Thursday, we took the kids to the Red Rocks in St. George. This is a great place to take kids who love to climb. Alex and Austin found this crack between two huge boulders, it was so small that and average adult could not fit. But they made it through.

I love this shot of Heather and Courtney.
This is the shot of Austin and Alex between the rocks.Then later that day, we went to Santa Clara, where Heather had found a trail to find some petroglyphs.

All six of them.


I love this shot. Such a beautiful back ground. I would love to live down there.

On Friday, Heather talked Ben and I into going to Zions to hike Angels Landing, Ben had not been to Zions before, what better way to introduce Zions than this hike. We decided to take Alex with us and he did great.

A look down at part of the hike.Mom and Alex

Dad and Alex

Alex found this really cool hole to climb into.

After Angel's, we went back to Heather's, picked everyone up and we went back up to Zion's to take on the Emerald Pools hike. It is so funny, the first time I went down, I talked Heather into the first pool, the second time, we made it to the middle pool, and finally the third time I got Heather to go all the way to the upper pool. Heather has to admit, it was so worth it.

The second Emerald Pool = And finally the upper Emeral Pool.

Last but not least Heather and Randy hooked up some 4 wheelers, and a tractor and we headed out to the Cane Beds. We had a blast. We searched for clay pottery, and arrow heads, and rode the 4 wheelers. Then Randy brought over the tractor and let all the kids in the shovel part and gave them a ride.

Me trying to hide my belly, after Heather gave me a crazy fast ride. Fire Power.

We always have so much fun with Heather's family. We hate to leave and makes me wish more than anything that we lived closer to them. Thank you Heather and Randy for putting up with us, and feeding us your awesome food. Until next time.

Easter

So for Easter, we kept it low key. We woke up Easter morning, and got a nice surprise from the Easter bunny. Then after church and some wonderful lessons on the true meaning of Easter, we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Morrill's. They had set up a fun Easter egg hunt after we ate a very delicious dinner. Over all we had a wonderful, but quiet Easter.

We boiled 5, 18 packs of eggs and as a family we dyed them all.

Thanks again mom and Shirl. The kids had a blast.

Happy Birthday Suzy

It was Suzy's b-day April 9th, so Tessa and I met her for lunch at IGGY"S sports and grill. Awesome place to eat by the way. So happy birthday again Suzy.
Suzy is one of the nicest people I know, she will do just about anything she can for you. I have known her for about 2 years now and she has become one of my very close friends. She has the best skin and teeth, and she look like she is 21 not 33. HA She can also eat what ever she wants and she is still skinny. She has the best kids, I love them like my own, so that says something about her as a mother. She gets out there and plays ball with them, takes them to the park, is very active in there lives, she is one of my role models. I am not very good at describing people traits, so if I missed something, please let me know or just tell Suzy yourself. She loves hear how wonderful she is. I love ya, Suzy.