Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Lessons from Spring Break

 Last week we had a much needed family vacation down south in  red rock country. We went to local hole-in-the-wall haunts and National Parks to enjoy weather that was warmer than here at home together as a family.
 1. Savannah can cross the stream and have a great time. Until she doesn't. Then the hike is over.
 2. Tie-dying brings out my inner-hippee.
 3. Savannah is an excellent rock climber. And lizard finder. And ant finder.
 4. Abbie can climb the rope on the steep cliff carved stairs with the help of  her dad. All moms on the premises, however, were having heart-failure.
 5. It is perfectly acceptable to wear new clothes hiking. They will get old eventually.
6. Free Junior Ranger Handbooks make National Parks more enjoyable for those with short attention spans, and little feet. Especially in cooler weather.
7. Celebrating Easter Sunday is a great thing to come home to.

4 comments:

wendyberd said...

i love it!
your insights are so wonderful - and comical.

was the place with the rope and the steps in the wall down by hurrican (i think that's where it is) - off to the north side of the freeway on your way to st. george?

Russ and Em said...

Wendy - Yup! It is the perfect size hike for my family.

JennyLynn said...

You have such beautiful children! And, you look amazing... I can't believe you have a newborn.

The Woolf Pack said...

Seriously, you look fabulous. I still don't look that great after a year!
Abbie looks so big holding her baby brother. I'm glad you guys got to get away to some warmer weather.