St. George/Vegas Thanksgiving

We had a great little vacation down south for Thanksgiving~ We enjoyed being with some of our family and venturing out doing many fun things.  Thanks to Philip and Megan for the invite and for spending time with our little family. We loved being able to spend time with Jason and Jared's  families too. It was my kind of Thanksgiving. Food~ Family and Fun~

Back on the trail that took me down a year ago~ Bear Claw Poppy ~ St. George

 Hoover Dam~

 Impromptu Hokie Pokie in the Parking lot~

 Pawn Stars "As Seen on TV" on the History Channel

 Climbing Red Rocks~

 Group Hug before shopping the Mall~

 Game playing in St. George Condo~

 Pool in St. George~

 Philip and Megan's place~

 Visiting Vegas~

 Dancing around in the hotel~

 Playing at the park~ Henderson

Just Horsin' Around

Ada and Annika took a turn riding "Cowboy" ( our neighbor's miniature horse) today.  Ada has been on horses before, but Annika was a bit nervous.  I reminded her that her feet were only a couple of inches from the ground if she needed to hop off.  She held on tight and enjoyed the little ride. Annika and Ada are good friends and cousins. They enjoyed spending a whole day together.

Brigham City Temple Open House

Avery, Ada and I spent a beautiful day at the Brigham City Temple Open House with Grandma and Grandpa and beautiful Annika.  We were able to take a tour of the temple.  I loved that my children were able to see what it was like inside the temple.  We tell them, but it isn't the same as seeing it for themselves.  They are fortunate to be able to go inside before it is dedicated.  Then, they will have to wait until they can do baptisms or are endowed.  This was a special day for my kids to witness such a beautiful house of the Lord.  Addison is going on Wednesday with the youth and will also get to witness such a beautiful building.  It is a lot smaller than the Logan Temple,but it makes up for it with it's beauty.  It was beautiful with accent of "Peach Blossoms" throughout within the wood-work, carpeting, windows, etc.  

It was a busy place pushing 1200 people through each hour.  They estimate to show it to over 370,000 people by the time the Open House is done. My thought was, "that's  a lot of cookies".  They had cookies and water at the end of the tour for everyone.  Most of us took two or three.  So if everyone coming through for the open house does the same, that will be close to a million cookies.  WOW!!!!!  

Hiking Pictures From Dad's Camera

Hiking/Biking White Pine

My dad and I planned a day to go up to White Pine and hike in to the lake.  Ammon wanted to tag along on his bike.  We were glad he did. It was about a 8-9 mile hike round trip with some stops to rest and take pictures in between.  I was so glad that I was able to go with my dad.  We don't get to do many things together because of busy schedules, etc.  He and I both have a love for the small things and appreciate being in nature.  He has a talent for taking pictures and enjoys capturing the beauty in all things.  I had a great time and especially loved talking with him along our way.  It was great, too to be with Ammon. He is such a wonderful husband and takes care of me.  I appreciate him more than he will ever know. I am ready to go again.  It sure beats sitting at the computer doing homework. Thanks dad for spending the day in nature with Ammon and I. 

Taking a break for some lunch

Dad does pretty good for 72 years old

Handsome man on a rock! 

Ammon would ride up a ways and then wait for us to make sure we were okay.

Cooling my feet in the water.

I love my man!

I love my dad!