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The Grand St. George Getaway

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Last weekend (since it was a long weekend), Danny and I headed down to Southern Utah.  It is one of our places of choice when we need a break.  Luckily my sister lives down there and she and her husband are always so kind to let us stay with them.  The weather was perfect.  It felt wonderful to not have to wear a jacket.  We had lots of fun going on little hikes and walks, eating good food and watching the Olympics in the evening.  It was the perfect break, I just wish it was longer!

Petroglyphs!
In our effort to enjoy the beautiful weather, we went on a little hike to see the petroglyphs just outside of St. George.  I'm not sure the official name of the petroglyphs; I just found directions by googling "Ivins Petroglyphs".  It warned on the website that some of the petroglyphs were real and some weren't, but since I can't really tell the difference, I took pictures of everything!

Danny, king of the mountain.

Petroglyphing.
Multiple foot shot. 
Me and some petroglyphs.

Danny being a petroglyph.

So many rock drawings.



Couple pic!

Pondering the goat petroglyphs in the distance.

Anasazi Village
Across from the petroglyphs, there was a little Anasazi village that you could visit, so of course we checked it out!  

Danny in a teepee.

Nevermind that this is suppose to be for the use of young children.
They called this dwelling a "hogan".  Learn something new every day.
What's better than one teepee?  Two teepees!!!
Rock art.

Princess C's Birthday Party
We were lucky enough to participate in the birthday party for Princess C's first birthday.  She's such a cutie and we love being her uncle and aunt.

These two were buddies.  Looks like they were cracking jokes together.
In deep conversation with Uncle Danny.

My sister had adorable decorations for the party.  This was the candy table.

Cupcakes!

Princess C and me playing the fun game of taking the cap of the water
bottle and putting it back on again.

Time to blow out the candle.

Eating cupcakes and loving it.

Opening presents with the help of cousins and dad.

Princess C and her mommy.

Sunday Walk
We had to fit in some more sunshine, so we went on a Sunday walk after church.

So much cuteness!

What a cute family.
Dan, Princess C, Danny and Me.

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  1. grammawoodMarch 2, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    My dad took us to see some petroglyphs in Southern Utah when I was little; I just don't know where. I like your multiple foot shot, but I think it is two heads with funky hair; their are just too many toes! Happy Birthday to baby C!

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