A few weekends ago we decided it was time to get away, and do some outdoor activities with the girls, now that they were out of school. So we took the 4 hour drive, and head down to St. George for a long weekend and spent lots of time, just having FUN! :) Here are some things we did...
This was our first trip with JUST our little family, and can I tell you that it was SO FUN... and also VERY hot
(if you can't tell from those little red faces, during our hike) ha!
Usually we're at the beck and call of other family members on trips, so it was nice to just explore, shop and pretty much do NOTHING, and everything... whenever we wanted!
We also had lots of time to chat and laugh with our kids. I feel like we were able to make some really lasting memories. I definitely recommend doing this with your families, if you haven't had the chance yet, this Summer. There really IS something about spending that extra time with just your immediate family, "checking in" with one another, and taking some time to do a few fun things that your kids will love... that really strengthens that family bond.
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My mom and dad always took my sister and I on vacation every year. Just the four of us! We made some great memories that I will have with me forever. Now that I'm married, my husband and I are continuing the vacations, and I can't wait to spend them with kids. St. George looks like a beautiful and fun place to go! You have a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteAUwww... it looks like you had a great time! :) I hope to be able to get away with just my family sometime soon!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun photos of a memorable trip! I love St. George. I went there often as a child and have SO many good memories there. And Zion has always been one of my favorite National Parks. It looks like your girls loved it...lots of smiles. :)
ReplyDeleteWe love St. George and those Tuacahn performances are AWESOME! Love the family-friendly hiking in Zion's as well. So glad you all had fun!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see my hometown pop up on your blog tonight! I love St. George! So glad you had a fun trip. Hope you packed sunscreen. :)
ReplyDeletesweet post, Shelley! i love the girl's Camelbak's!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! What a great trip! Thanks for sharing your sweet family with us. :)
ReplyDeleteAy-men to that! Traditions are so important, but sometimes the old ones can influence you to the point that you never strike out on your own and create NEW traditions. (At least that is what we have encountered with our family.)
ReplyDeleteI am sure you guys have created lots of fab memories for your girls... and possibly a new family tradition. :)
All I could see is the girls in their glasses so precious!
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun! What an adorable family you have. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun little trip! And your pictures - they are absolutely amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you took this trip just your little fam! We need to do this more often.
ReplyDeleteps. Aww my cute blog friend Erin commented (above) I LOVE her!
I am with you, family trips are the best (although there may be some praying and finger crossing during the trip!).......love your photos!!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon your blog when I googled 4th of July ideas and this post caught my eye. I live in Saint George and love it here. It sounds like you did a lot of fun things. You have very cute girls. :)
ReplyDeleteLooked like an awesome trip! Your little girls are soooo cute!!! I love their glasses =)
ReplyDeletewe just did the same thing a few weeks ago. we looovvvveeed st. george - soo much that we are planning to go back next weekend. :) loved your pics!!! i wonder how hiking with my 2 babies would be...sure looks fun though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip! Sure miss you guys.
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun! But I am glad it was you hiking in the heat and not me. ;P Haha
ReplyDeleteOh man oh man! I saw Little Mermaid on Broadway and I have been dying to go see it at Tuacahn! Was it any good? Would you recommend it?
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed visiting my neck of the woods! I LOVE it here! Next time I can tell you some FUN shopping adventures to hit up!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! You've got a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and family! You are so right it's nice just have your immediate family sometimes and take the time and invest in just your own. Glad you all had a great time! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you guys had a fun trip. What troopers on that hot hike! Seeing all of those pictures of your fam really made me miss you guys. We can't wait for our Bear Lake party!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the little collage pics! and your girls!!!! they are just too cute in their little glasses! my 8yr old has been begging me to get her glasses! (weird child-i know) she has PERFECT eye sight and says she hopes it gets bad so she can wear glasses like me! LOL
ReplyDeleteYou get the BEST family shots-everyone smiling PERFECTLY! How. Do. YOU. Do. It?! I have to take 23 pictures before I get a decent one of my son doing ANYTHING!
ReplyDeleteThe St. George temple is AMAZING, isn't it? Oh my goodness, it was just so awe-inspiring when we went for a visit last year!! And Zion's is the BEST place to go for all things outdoors!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks like you guys had tons of fun! I love the way you got all those photos into a collage!! What program did you use to do that? They look lovely!
ReplyDeleteWe were in St. George in February for tennis tournament. Rained the entire time! My son played at an outdoor park in the dark in 32 degree temps! Maybe tournament director will reschedule future tournaments for summer so we can get some hiking in between matches!!! xo, L
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