We decided to take the kids for a little road trip on Sunday. It was General Conference and those of you with little kids know that after the first 3 sessions, it is a fight just to keep everyone in the same room, let alone listen to Conference. So, after the Sunday morning session, we packed a lunch, set the TiVo to record the afternoon session and set out for Springdale, Utah. Springdale is a small town above Hurricane (outside St. George) that is on the edge of Zion National Park. The kids and I had been there before when we picked up my niece, Jen after a bike race, but Kyle had never been. It is small, old, beautiful, little town. The weather was perfect, so we ate lunch in a little park and then let the kids explore. They had a great time and have been talking about it ever since. They can't wait to go again. They are so easily entertained. Who needs Disneyland when you have Springdale?
The kids at the park in Springdale.
While we were driving through town on the main street, we came upon a pasture with some huge elk in it and a sign that said you could feed them. We stopped and let the kids feed the elk. There were also buffalo and bulls. The kids were in awe. It was interesting to see the elk up close(and alive...Kyle hunts elk, he doesn't pet them). Springdale...who knew?
Kids looking over the bridge at the park.
Eli found a stick and was entertained. 
Claire always enjoys a walk in the baby carrier. 
Josh exploring. He hates to have his picture taken.
It was a very fun day and it makes me wonder why we don't do things like this more often. Life gets to busy, I guess. But my kids were so happy and pleasant that it makes me want to do things like this a lot more often.
1 comments:
looks like fun. i always think those same thoughts about why we don't do certain things more often. the things that seem so simple are the things that are the most fun and meaningful. loved the photos. they were great.
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