It's been a while

The picture above is a picture of our last family vacation. We spent Easter in St. George that year. I did take the girls to Cherry Hill a few years ago, and also to St. George last year, but Tyler was unable to come with us either time.

We decided it has been way too long since we've been on a real family vacation. Knowing that it would be more than a year before I could request any time off at my new job, I told the company that I would need 2 days off for Spring Break in order for me to accept the job offer. We almost spent those 2 days at home. Working. I think Tyler could tell that I was on the verge of having a nervous breakdown. Thursday, he called his brother Ryan and asked him if we could come stay with him in St. George for a day or two. An hour later we were packed & headed to St. George.

We didn't do a whole lot in St. George, since it was kind of a last minute decision to go. The kids were sad that we had forgotten to bring our swim-suites. Despite our lack of planning & swim-suites, we still had a great time.

We hung out at the Arts Festival.

We also hiked the Dixie rocks. Twice.

I don't ever recall being afraid of heights. But on this trip, I was afraid. Can you see Lily & Ella at the top sliding down this very steep rock?

Me: Ella, don't go to fast. Wait for me. Please be careful. Don't get too close to the edge.
Ella: Don't worry mom. I'm just following Luke & Chandler. You don't need to come with me.

The picture above is Luke & Chandler up at the tippy top of a very tall rock. No, I did not let Ella follow them all the way up that particular rock. (Although she tried.)

I blame my new fear of heights on my kids.

P.S. It's never a good idea to bring a reckless 3 year old rock climbing.

Tyler's brother Ryan is Lily's new best friend.

Thank You Ryan & Lolly for letting us come stay with you at a last minute notice.