Weekend Trip to St. George

Back in the dreary days of January we decided we needed a quick vacation to somewhere warmer and with less snow. We decided on St. George and invited our friends Melissa and Trevor and their little girl Lilly along. Much to our dismay, it was a cold, wet weekend in St. George so we were a big disappointed but it was still much warmer than Logan. And there was no snow! We only had 3 days down there and so we tried to pack many activities into those short days. We succeeded.

The condo we stayed at had a great park for the kids and we tested that out the first morning we were there. The home show was also going on that weekend so we all got tickets and hit a few houses each day. Much to my surprise, I think the home show was Carter's favorite part. He really got into it and caused quite the scene at times(a good scene though). He would run around each room yelling(since he hasn't figured out how to use an inside voice, anywhere) "I love this carpet." "I love this kitchen." "This shower has 2 shower heads dad!" And my favorite was "I love this master bedroom guys!" I have no idea where he learned what a master bedroom and bath was, but he did. At a couple of houses people would gather their friends/family to follow him around and listen to the things he would say. One guy commented that he's sure Carter's future job will be as a decorator. I really wish I would have had my camcorder to record Carter's excitement. I guess my obsession with HGTV's House Hunters has paid off.

On the warmest, driest day we headed to Snow Canyon and did a mini hike. Carter also loved this and has inherited his daddy's love for the outside and all things associated with it.

He and his girlfriend Lilly found the perfect hole in the wall for a quick picture. They got along quite well the whole trip and were willing to let us snap lots of pics of them.

Neil was in heaven taking his little boy into the "tiny canyons" as he called them. Carter ate it right up and had no fear of walking in tight spaces and getting dirty.
Neil has already made future plans of where and when to take Carter next. Carter could have stayed here all day had we let him. His pregnant Mommy didn't fit to well in these tight places so we didn't get to go far.

He also loved the sand dunes and didn't even notice the cold wind that started blowing. We actually had to carry him away from these in order to go to dinner. First time we've ever had to force him to come for dinner!

We ate at some fun/delicious places down there. A great mexican restaurant "Poncho and Lefty's," "The Pizza Factory," and "The Bear Paw." All great choices. Not to mention the homemade cupcakes, Neilson's Custard and other yummy treats.

There was good male bonding with golfing and girl time at the outlets! Without the kids!!!!

We took the kids swimming one day at an indoor pool/waterpark and they both loved it. Carter still talks about it today. I'd love to have one of those in Logan. It was the perfect activity to do while it was rainy and cold outside.

Here are some pictures of Lilly and Carter together. Carter is about 9 months older but about 3 times the size of Lilly. I forget how tall Carter really is until I see him next to kids his age. Carter and Lilly have both mastered the fake cheese smiles!

Carter is not shy about showing his affection. There were plenty of hugs and kisses between these 2 throughout the weekend.

Thanks for the good time Melissa and Trevor. Can't wait til next Winter when we can do it again. But let's pick a warmer weekend next time!