Day 2 St George & Glitter Mountain

The next morning we got up and going at a good time so we could get to Glitter Mountain before it got to hot. It is something we have wanted to visit for a long time and it didn't disappoint. The road there was crazy and super dusty and bumpy

Hallie has what her school calls "trade day" and she decided to collect crystal to sell at trade day. So we collected a lot crystals for her

The whole white side is crystals  but they were everywhere on the ground so we stuck to the rules and just picked up what was there. They were all size and shapes

It got hot quick so we collected a lot of crystals and retreated to the pool. The pool water inside is warmer but we wanted to be in the sun so we were mean and told our kids that they had to swim outside.

Matt's such a fun dad and turns everything into a game and the pool was no exception

Then Em "pushed" Matt in the pool...she thought she thought it was so funny

After we made dinner we took a trip to my favorite smoothie place called Orange Peel and after we made a stop to the temple to walk the grounds and visit the visitors center. They have some really cute technology now that makes the gospel more fun and easier to understand for all of us really

Our forever family

The weather outside was perfect once the sun was pretty much set. It was really enjoyable to be outside and see the beauty of the temple grounds

Then home to bed because the heat just takes it out of ya

Day 1 St George & Kanaraville Falls

We were so excited when Andy and Ari invited us to go to St George with them and stay in their parents condo. We set the date and were anxiously awaiting the time to come and finally it did. I was nervous because I have been so sick with morning sickness but I knew Matt would be with me the whole time and I took my zofran with us. With my UC not great I was nervous about hiking but I felt so blessed when it did great and I had no issues. We grabbed lunch at Wendy's on the road and finished just in time to get hiking. They have changed things up and now charge to hike and not to park. It was pretty pricey but definitely our favorite hike we've ever done. Its so fun with hiking thru the water and it's almost completely shaded. Em did so great and when things would get steep or she would get tired....I know I can do this. It was really cute

The scenery was so beautiful

And this guy right here isn't so bad to look at either

While Matt kept track of the older two I kept pace with Em. Why is she growing up so freaking fast

One of my favorite views. This canyon is just pure amazing

These two are so good for each other and make everything fun

We made it to the first waterfall. In the shade it was a little cool for the kiddos but I thought it felt awesome.

Andy and Ari headed back but we decided to take the girls up the ladder to the upper falls and it was totally worth it.

The ladder up and down were no joke but the girls did great and helping them kept my mind occupied.

The hike down was just as beautiful

We realized when we got back that the hike was actually over 5 miles. Everyone did so great but we were ready to head for St George and some dinner. We went to a St George favorite...Pizza factory. We all looked pretty beat but the food was YUMMY!

Then we headed to the condo to get settled in. Once we got everyone bathed and to bed Ari and I went to the grocery store and shopped for the rest of the weekend. By the time we got home everyone was in bed without us...lol. It was a great 1st day for our St George vacation

Hallie's 3rd Grade Program

Each grade at the school has a special program they do at the end of the year to showcase what they have learned and grown. The 3rd grade did a patriotic program and sang so many timeless songs that I remember learning at her age. Her solo was also a highlight for Matt and I for sure.