Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Our Weekend Getaway

So we went on a little get away this weekend as the weather here hasn't been the best. We took a trip to St. George and then headed down to see my little sister and her family in Page Arizona. We got to see some fun sites that they live close to. Here is Hannah on top of the world. We had fun hiking to Horse Shoe point. It is really beautiful. I'm afraid of heights, but this was too beautiful to hug the wall. I had to get out close to the edge and get some of this on camera. It was well worth it.



There is a boat down there and people were camping. It was a bit cold for me, but hey, more power to them.









Here is my sister, S, her husband and two little boys. And while I was taking this picture, I didn't realize that I had caught H sitting on the edge of a rock. I would have died had I known where she was. I didn't find out until I downloaded my pictures. No wonder I have gray hair!!


This is my nephew climbing on the rocks. He is in heaven at their new home. He is always on the go. My sis will get alot of hiking in with the 2 boys.



This is the whole crew. We went to Wawheap Marina - Lake Powell. They live really close to it also, so we couldn't miss that. It was so fun to have time to throw rocks and just play. It was also fun to see my sister. They moved in August and you'd think she's been gone for 10 years. I miss her a ton!!

H skipped a rock 5 times on the water. She's the bomb. She really knows how to have fun.
I was surprised at how low the water was. It is really down this year!!




My nephew is always treasure hunting. This time he found a feather from the ducks that live around this area of Lake Powell. My sister is really getting a collection of rocks, feathers, shells, etc. He is quite the kid and quite the adventurer!!



On Sunday we went to Snow Canyon and did some hiking. I realize it was the sabbath, and we tried to keep it to a nature walk, but we really enjoyed the warm weather. It was 60 degrees and sunny - something we haven't had in northern Utah for quite awhile. H kept pushing me and we finally made it to the ponds at the end of this hike. They were all empty due to it being winter - even though it felt like Spring.






S caught me at a weak moment and I let him take my picture with H. We were having fun!






We enjoyed the beautiful rocks and scenery that is down in the St. George area. I love the red rock. I think I could retire here someday!
It is a rugged beauty that only Heavenly Father could have created. What a fun weekend!!








Tuesday, January 5, 2010

New Year - New Attitude

Wow - it's here! I'm so glad to have a New Year and another New start!! We loved the Holidays and enjoyed them greatly!! It was so fun to have the kids up for Christmas and New Year's Eve. We had a blast playing the Wii and doing the Fondue with them and neighbor friends.

Now it's time to get back to the daily tasks. I must say that I'm happy with that too!! I talked with my husband the other day about whether I needed to go back to work, to school, or what it is that I need to do. I haven't been inspired as to what it is yet, but I'm trying to be prepard so when it comes I'll be ready. But we talked about how I'm so content. My whole attitude has changed. I know there are so many things I can't change that have happened in the past, but hopefully I've learned from them and can improve. I love where we are. I love what we're doing, and I love who I'm doing it all with. I know I'm meant to be where we are at this time. It's crazy and I know it sounds trite, but this is the time and place where I need to be right now.

I look at the past and the things that have brought me to where I am. I can't say I'd like to go through my past again, but I feel like someone is really watching out for me. I know they are. I'm so excited to have another year and the adventure it will all be. Here are some of the things I'm looking forward to:

  • I'm looking forward to being a grandma this year! I think I'm most excited about that.
  • To get my yard planted with the trees in and the flower pots growing.
  • To spend this first whole year getting our house to be our house.
  • I'm excited to be feeling better. I look forward to a year of healing physically! I really want to get strong again. I refuse to let this disease control me anymore! =)
  • To spend more time with my children doing things that will bring us closer as a family.
  • To just enjoying life and reflecting more often on how truly blessed I am!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!