Just a warning-this post is somewhat of a marathon. But we were gone for a week and had a ton of fun. So here it is. Spring Break 2010!!
We were invited to go to spring break with two families-and since we decided that the weather would be better in St. George than here in Idaho Falls, it was really a no brainer.
We left Friday morning and headed down. A short stop in Salt Lake (and In -N- Out) and we were off again.
We were sharing a two bedroom, two bathroom condo with our friends who have 6 kids. So, their 6 plus our 4 would equal 10 kids and 4 adults. It was a blast. (And I mean it. It was really fun.)
The first morning was spent at the pool and then the grocery store. You know-we had to buy food for the week for 14 people. And we did it with one shopping cart-and full arms. But we did it.
Our roommates took off on Saturday afternoon for Vegas and we were invited by our other friends to go to the St. George temple and do initiatory. It was so beautiful there and we had a wonderful experience. We had a BBQ with them later that night, watched a little basketball, and called it a day.
Sunday morning, we headed to Vegas as well for a much anticipated visit with Mitch and Sarah, Ari and Jack. Danny and Rachel were also there and we were all able to go to church together. Sunday is when things with my grandpa really went downhill. The family met to decide what they wanted to do and they decided to take him off of the ventilator. We all knew that it would probably be his last day. What a blessing it was to have strength in numbers that day as we were able to be together. We ate dinner after church and then Danny and Rach left for St. George. The rest of us decided to go to the Las Vegas temple and walk around the grounds. It was a beautiful night. We ended the day with brownies and ice cream. And the news that our sweet grandpa had indeed passed away.
The kids always have so much fun together. My kids absolutely adore Ari and Jack and just can't get enough of them when we get to be together.
Monday morning took us back to St. George and back with our friends. The kids were all swimming when we got to where our friends were staying and Pacie "accidentally fell" into the pool. Well, that started all of them jumping into the pool in their clothes. I didn't have my camera-but that would've been a picture worthy moment.
After the pool and lunch, we decided to go on a trail ride. Now, with the other family with us, (there was 8 of them as well) our grand total became 22. We all piled onto dirtbikes and 4-wheelers and took off into the red rock wilderness of St. George. I had Presley and Parker with me to start with and we all kind of played musical machines after that. We rode for quite a while and ended up on top of a mountain. It was really fun and bumpy. But all of the kids did great. By the time we got back, ate dinner and had everyone cleaned up-it was bedtime again.
On Tuesday, everyone decided to go on a hike to see petroglyphs. I felt that after my previous day of bouncing around on the 4-wheeler, I should probably take it easy. So I stayed behind with Rachel and her girls while Scott took our four kids along with the other families on the hike. The weather was absolutely perfect. They had a great time. And the picture with all of the kids on the fence makes me laugh. All of those kids from three mommies.
Rachel and I went to the Visitors Center and then down to the pool for a couple of hours for some much needed sun soaking.
When everyone got back, they decided it was still early enough for them to go swimming again-so in they jumped. Presley was the funniest. She was floating around on a noodle all by herself and was just kicking around the whole pool. Not a care in the world. Scott was trailing her, but she did great!!
On Wednesday, the weather took a turn for the blustery and rainy. In the morning, the three couples went to an early session at the temple. It was a wonderful experience to be there and to think about my Grandpa and where he was at-a much better place.
"The guys" all went riding after that while the girls hung out with the kids, made cinnamon rolls (not me, my friend and they were GOOD) and basically just relaxed. When the guys got home, it was the girls turn to go shopping for about an hour and then home we came.
We left Thursday morning at 7am to make it home in time for my Grandpa's viewing. The following pictures may be my favorite of the trip. We obviously had a wonderful time!! And here is Scott's "going home" face too. Because after a vacation like that-you really do feel a little like this!!
(And yes, that is snow outside the windows. We had been in 70+ degrees and drove home through a blizzard all the way to Idaho Falls.)
Thanks to the Yecks and the Murdochs for such a fun week. It really was a great time.
This is what happens when a WHOLE bottle of shampoo is unknowingly dumped into the bathtub while you aren't looking. 
Our roommates took off on Saturday afternoon for Vegas and we were invited by our other friends to go to the St. George temple and do initiatory. It was so beautiful there and we had a wonderful experience. We had a BBQ with them later that night, watched a little basketball, and called it a day.
Monday morning took us back to St. George and back with our friends. The kids were all swimming when we got to where our friends were staying and Pacie "accidentally fell" into the pool. Well, that started all of them jumping into the pool in their clothes. I didn't have my camera-but that would've been a picture worthy moment. 
