Saturday, March 7, 2009

Rendezvous to St. George and Vegas

Every year we always try and escape some of this cold weather by sneaking down to St. George for a week or so and it's so nice to have some fresh sunshine on our skin. We left for St. George right after Jordan's birthday and the weather was still a bit chilly for the first few days but then it warmed right up.
My two boys playing at the park by Entrada
Jared's mom and dad were able to come down for the first few days and since it was still chilly, we decided to see the parade of homes (very worthwhile!) and go on a drive through Zions National park. I'm actually glad we had a few cold days because we usually like to be outside playing at the parks and pools and so we were able to do some sightseeing and go on a drive up through the canyons. We even got to see where the Butch Cassidy movie was filmed.
We saw some cool houses at the Parade of Homes.

Pizza Factory - Yum!



We went on a few long walks and it was so nice just to be outside. My little monkeys love long stroller rides and it seems to lull them to sleep... ahhh.



We left St. George and headed down to Vegas for a few days. There's so much fun stuff to see in Vegas, even for kids. The water show at the Bellagio, all the shops, the lions at the MGM (and the Rainforest Cafe - the kids loved it!), and just all the big hotels and shops.








After a long day my little kids were pooped out and they crashed on our way back to our hotel room. We all had fun being gone, but it's good to be home.

9 comments:

Emily said...

It looks like you had a great time. I'm so glad the weather warmed up for you. You kids are so darling I just love seeing pictures of them.

Me in a nutshell (heavy on the nut!) said...

It looks like a fun time. You look great by the way! Being pregnant agrees with you! Jared's parents look wonderful too. What a great family you have!

Amy C. said...

I was excited to see pregnant pictures . . . even if you don't really look pregnant. Do you even have to wear maternity clothes? Glad you had fun on your little trip. Hopefully spring will be here soon!

Becky said...

Your pics make me miss St. george so much. Most of all i miss the warmth :) Ohio is freezing! Your boys are so cute! It's fun seeing pictures of your cute family.

Keeping up with the Burtons said...

I'm so glad you guys were able to soak up some sun! It looks like everyone had a great time and I'm sure it was a nice QUIET trip home :)

Keeping up with the Burtons said...

I LOVE these pictures of you guys! Jordan's eyebrow face is so cute. Austin's smile - adorable. You guys are great with posting photos. Love you sis! -kb

inkley boys said...

You guys are alway travling it looks like so much fun! Your boys will have great memories of their childhood, you give them so much love:)

Kelly said...

I love the picture of Jordan doing a sling shot at the restaurant! Love his winked eye!
Looks like fun. Are you guys going to Mesquite this year? We will be there Thurs. thru Sun.

Anna said...

Your kids are so sweet!!! glad you got to escape the cold-feel free to send it down to Texas cause it's getting hot.