Spring Break

Spring break comes early in Utah. At least in Southern Utah it's a little warmer and nicer so the kids can get outside. My brother, Dale, and his family (Anna, Derek, David and Arianne) came to visit us. We had a great time showing them around our new area. Dale, Anna and Derek live in Kansas City. It was also the first time we had met Arianne, who is David's wife, so that was exciting. David and Arianne only live about 3 1/2 hours from us in Arizona, where he is going to school.

Some of the things we did:

Church Historical Sites -

We had all just finished reading the book "Undaunted" about the Hole-in-the-Rock Pioneers so we wanted to go to Jacob Hamblin's Home. He played a big role in the pioneer's relationships with the Indians. (Great book - would highly recommend!)

We also took them to see the Temple and temple grounds. About this time,

our visitors were able to experience a desert windstorm. Wow, was it wicked!

Here is some of the evidence of the storm.

Celebrated Lexi's 19th Birthday at Red Robin -




Ahhh, Chocolate Cherry Cobbler for a birthday cake. YUM!

Backyard Fun -

Hiking in Snow Canyon -

These lava caves were amazing. Some were very large and fun to explore.

Atop a petrified sand dune.

Let the games begin! -

Our families have always liked to play games so there are always

numerous games played when we get together. Our favorites this

time were Ticket to Ride and Bang.

The young man to the right of Lexi is Richard Wiley. He was serving

as a missionary in our ward in Spokane and just returned home the end

of February. He lives in Hurricane.

Richard says, "Bang!"