Utah Summer Games

We were lucky enough to be able to attend the opening ceremonies for the Utah Summer Games. (think Olympics but on a state level) This is a huge event in our small town. Athletes of all ages come to compete every year. This is the first year we were able to go to the Opening ceremonies. It was quite the event. Live band, "celebrities" from the TV show the biggest loser. And our favorite part fireworks. The boys were thrilled to be able to be there with Grandma and Grandpa.

This is the closest I have ever been to fireworks, it was AMAZING!!! Luke LOVED it!!

A lot of running around having fun.

Laughing with dad, I love this pic with his real laugh and smile. Kolby on the other hand, not a huge fan of the fireworks and the noise, this is how he spent 98% of the show.

But once it was over and we were walking back to the car he was happy as can be talking about it. He kept saying "boom, boom, loud". So I promise we did not traumatize him to much. :)

Hiking with Cass

A few weeks ago Cassidi came down for the weekend. It was SO good to see her.

On Sunday the weather was perfect so we headed out for a hike.

We thought we would try Kolob canyon since its not far from our house.

It was a BEAUTIFUL hike. Its hard to believe we can be in a desert looking at red rocks and at the same time walking through streams and lush greenery.

Luke is really getting much better at hiking. This hike turned out to be five hours. He walked all but the very last of it. Of course 98% of the time he was walking he insisted on holding sisters hand. (He simply adores Cass) Kolby got the deluxe ride on dads back.

Luke and Cassidi

Past the end of the hike there is a secret waterfall. It was just breathtaking how the water had carved the rocks smooth.

This is the real end of the hike, a massive overhang, you can tell by the size of us how large it is. Stunning with all the colors of the rainbow and water dripping down.

I hiked up on top of the waterfall this is looking down the canyon we had just hiked up.

We didn't really know what to expect so we all wore our hiking shoes/boots not our water shoes. On the way up we were all so careful to jump over the streams and not get wet.

Not so much on the way back, we all just jumped in the water and followed the stream.

We all had a blast and it was all the more fun because we got to share it with Cass.

Warner vacation.....

Finally!!!!!!!

We were beyond excited to be able to go on a short vacation. And the fact that it was to a beach was icing on the cake...

Yep Warner's went to California a few weeks ago.

This is Luke's very first time in an ocean. He LOVED it!!! Now Kolby is another story but I'm sure it will grow on him.

We went to A San Diego Padres game at the amazing Petco stadium. It was a first pro baseball game for all of us. We LOVED it!!!!

We had seats at the VERY top of the stadium, its hard to see but we had views of the whole bay and city. Stunning!!!

It may have been just a tad overwhelming for some of us (a certain two year old) so we only stayed half a game but very fun all the same.
We spent as much time as we could on the beach. It was still a little chilly but lots of fun in the warm sand.

Pacific Beach is was of my very favorite places. I love its laid back atmosphere, the boardwalk for miles. The delicious food literally steps from the beach. Being there with my family was heaven on earth and the perfect weekend!!!

We could not go to San Diego and not see Sea world. The Shamu show and exhibit were our favorite. Words just don't describe the feeling of being so close to such a majestic and beautiful animal.

The boys LOVED looking and and touching the animals. Wonderful day!!!!

Now I just can't wait to go back ;)
And next time we go Dew is going surfing for sure!!!

Mothers Day Weekend

I know I am W.....A.....Y behind on blogging. It has been a bad combo of slow Internet at the house, computer issues and finding the time to come into town to upload pics.

I hope everyone is well and enjoying the start of summer. We have been crazy busy it seems like the last month has just flown by. I will try to get caught up on our whirlwind life ;)

We spent Mothers Day weekend at Bryce Canyon with a wonderful group of friends. We had a blast!!! Its a National Park for a reason, simply stunning.

We stayed in a little tiny (cute) cabin while most of the group camped in motor homes. This is Dewey and the boys walking back and forth between the two.

One morning Troy and Dewey gathered all the boys including Luke and Kolby for a game of football. They all had so much fun, the rest of the trip the kept asking to play again.

We went for a back country four wheeler trip for hours. Dewey and I and the boys were in a four seater Rhino. This is the boys literally 10 minutes into the ride.

They slept for at least half the trip. We are driving on dirt roads, lots of dirt flying and things to see and they are fast asleep. I had no idea there were as many roads around the park to explore. Topped off with a picnic lunch in the forest.......It was a wonderful day.

Of course we had to drive into the park and hike. Words can't describe the natural beauty of Bryce Canyon. Luke is getting pretty good at hiking. He walk on his own most of the way down.

Kolby of course got a "free" ride.

I love this pic, That's Wendy in the front Troy holding Lukes hand and Dewey with Kolby.

Troy ended up carrying Luke all the way back up the canyon on his shoulders. (lifesaver for me)

For those that haven't been to Bryce Canyon this is towards the top looking across. The hike we took takes you right down into the red rocks. AMAZING!!!




Have a wonderful week and I promise to update sooner. And catch up on every ones blogs

Hidden Treasue

We found another hidden treasure. It's a breathtaking area just north of St. George. The best part is a small river and water fall that drys up by May. We are so excited we found it and were able to see it this year before its dry.

Luke was able to do the whole hike (ok more like an easy walk) by himself. And Kolby rode in the pack on dads back this year.

There was one area that you have to hold on to a rope and climb on notches that have been carved out in the rock. Dewey climbed back and forth carrying the boys to the other side. A little crazy but pretty safe....

This is the top or as far as we could go without going swimming through a small slot canyon. It took Kolby less then a minute to get soaking wet in the stream.

Before Pic

After pic
Its amazing to me that you can be in the middle of a desert and find a lush green area.

Check out my cute hiking boys :)

Happy Easter!!!!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend, we sure did !!!!

We started our Easter last week by coloring eggs. In case any ones wondering farm fresh brown eggs color just like the store bought white ones. The kids loved it, they directed dad as to which colors they wanted for each and every egg. Kolby was in charge of putting the stickers on the eggs.

This is Kolby doing "Bunny ears"

And Luke showing off his Bunny ears skills.

G.G sent the boys Easter treats. They were so excited to open the box. They each got cute little baskets and candy. THANK YOU G.G

And last but not least Kolby wishing everyone a Spring

You are here!

Everyone knows we love our Sunday drives. A few weeks back the weather predictions were not good, it was going to be a stormy blustery day. We didn't need any more incentive to try and find some sun and fun. We started our going over a mountain to the East....hum nope still several feet of snow. We headed South to Kanab, a beautiful little town that is usually warm. (at least warmer then us) But the wind beat us there so we had lunch but couldn't really get out and play. We decided to head West again but go a different way then the over the mountain route we had taken. So off we go, cross into Arizona and head home.......

Me "um I think we are driving East"

Dew " maybe a little but its more South then East"

Me " No I think its pretty much straight East"

Dew " I think the road curves around up here and we will head West again"

I'm looking around at this point and seeing NOTHING except tree's as we head East back into some mountains.... oh and snow.... a blizzard really.

This is the first thing we came to, it was a little scenic view spot. I took a picture of the sign as proof....... that we had been driving East and were almost to the GRAND CANYON. We had taken a wrong turn right out of Kanab.

So here are the boys on our quest for sun playing day :)
The craziest part was there was NOBODY around until we walk up to the lookout area and then these men walk up offer to take our picture. So here we are, can you tell we are all freezing?

We have been laughing about our adventure ever since. What a fun, completely unexpected day. I think they make the best memories. That and the fact that me and the boys slept most of the way home :)