Tuesday, March 29, 2011

St. George trip...

Last weekend we went as a family (minus Chad, Ali and Jake) on vacation. Our first night we stayed in Springdale which is right by Zions National Park then we went to St. George Saturday through Monday. The weather was beautiful once we got to St. George. As we started up Zions on Saturday it turned from rain to snow. I have never seen Zions while it was snowing and it was just as beautiful.

We saw a couple movies at the Imax theater and one was 3D so we got the snazzy glasses!


Gage wore his until the movie actually started and then he wanted nothing to do with them.


I know I know...we look pretty sweet!


At the hotel they had a putting green so the boys played a little bit. Gage did really good. I have a video of him hitting it in I will have to post. Too cute!

It didn't take long for the kids to pass out when we started up the canyon.


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St. George

We went to the Johnson dinosaur museum. (those are footprints)

Apparently it would kill Travis to actually smile for a picture!


Papa and Grammy bought the kids some souvenirs. Kylee picked a dinosaur egg that you hatch in water.
Gage picked a "raar" as he would call it. (can you tell he is tired?)


The weather was too nice not to be outside. We were practicing our pole dancing moves. :)
We got a few odd stares!



Austin got the football stuck in the tree. They spent a good half hour trying to get it down. He was pretty much using a spear the try and get it down. If you look close you can see the football and below it to the left you will see the white spear! Crazy boys.

Thank goodness for heated pools! The kids were in heaven. All Kylee wanted to do was go swimming!
That boy has no fear! He kept trying to jump in with out someone to catch him.


We went to the Fiesta Family Fun Center. It was fun to act like kids again for the day.


Mini golfing. The kids did really well.
Gage didn't get a nap that day and needed to take a break!



Go karts!

We got soaked on the bumper boats.

Travis lost! He got soaked the most.


We had a sick little boy Sunday night. He was up with a fever and threw up. He was just fine the next day, just tired.
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On our way home Monday we went through Zions one more time. The weather was so much better!
Tonya and Kaycee hanging out of the car to get a picture at checkerboard mesa.



We had such a fun time! We definitely missed Chad, Ali and Jake. It's just not the same without everyone there. The pictures just aren't the same without all of us.

Pictures don't do this place justice. Growing up we made a trip to St. George and Zions around Easter every year. I have the best memories of these trips. These places remind me of my Dad so much. I couldn't help but drive through the beautiful canyons and think of him. It's moments like this that I can feel him with me most.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Kids...

I FINALLY found some glow in the dark stars to put in Gage's room. Kylee LOVES hers and I thought he would too. I put him to bed last night and he was TERRIFIED!! Poor kid. I don't understand why. Trav ended up having to prop his door open and let some light in so they didn't glow and it still took him over an hour to finally fall asleep. I guess i will be taking them down today. Maybe I will put them on my ceiling! Silly boy :)


Kylee loves to blow bubbles. She was excited to be able to get out and do it for a little bit. We cannot wait for spring and summer!!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Big boy bed...

He had to have his buzz blanket on his bed.


Pretending to sleep!
I have been really lucky when it comes to transferring to the big bed. Both my kids have been really easy. Gage was so excited! He goes right asleep and stays in bed all night. His door sticks a little bit and he hasn't figured out how to open it yet so he knocks on the door until I come and get him. Love that kid! Of all the milestones this one is really emotional for me. Travis makes fun of me for getting teary eyed but it's just that he is no longer a baby and that is a sad thing!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Slurpee time!!

My kids are obsessed with slurpees this winter for some strange reason. I don't think they realize it's cold outside! At least once a week we make a trip to the gas station and I let them pick what they want and that is it. They get so excited!


Friday, March 4, 2011

New favorite spot...

Lately the bath tub has been the kids new favorite place to play.
They will just hang out and play with the toys in the tub. I love listening to them laughing and talking to each other while they are in there.

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Gagey has been giving his stuffed animals piggy back rides and I had to get a picture of it.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Awwww....they love each other!

My kids have always liked each other but recently they have really started playing together really good. They are always chasing each other around and laughing their heads off. I love to watch them while they wrestle! What a great blessing to have your kids be friends!



I am pretty sure you can enjoy a movie more when you're not so close!


Pretending to sleep


Love them!