We had an awesome weekend and much needed get-a-way over the long Memorial weekend.
Thursday afternoon the kids got out of school early to help me pack the car and boat. We picked Kent up on the way out of town (funny how that works) and ventured South. We hit Beaver for a quick dinner at Subway and continued our drive to St. George. Thanks to Papa Mac and Val for letting us crash for the night.
Friday and Saturday were spent on Lake Mead and they were glorious. The water temp was around 77 and the air 100 +. The water was like glass (rare for Mead this time of year). Needless to say we had a blast and the new boat works great. Saturday we met up with one of Kent's mission buddies (after almost 30 years) and his family, and really enjoyed spending time with them and teaching their kids to ski. We didn't get off the lake until late, stopped at their house to change out of our suits and to see where they lived, and then traveled back to St. George with a 10 pm stop for dinner at Del Taco in Mesquite. We were exhausted when we pulled into St. George around midnight.
Church was early (darn), but we left after the main meeting to come back to the condo and relax. Relaxing for my family is a little bit of tossing a football, scooter rides, DVD's. Val fixed us a great dinner and then we worked it off at the lawn bowling green. I think the only time that game comes out is when we are visiting, but we have really grown to enjoy it.
Monday we split up with half hitting the golf course and the others hanging at the pool. We lunched at Marv's, more scooter rides and relaxing, before packing up and making the trek back home. We hit a rainstorm halfway home and had to scramble to get the cover on the boat before everything inside was soaked. We are adventurous diners as dinner was again at Subway, but this time in Nephi.
Traveling with big people is a far cry from the days of crying and whining. We traveled the five hour drive in silence as individuals had books, ipods tucked in their ears, or slept. What happened to meaningful conversations, singing and fun? You know the saying where you can be alone in a crowd? This mom for one was a little lonely.
This picture was created from cut paper. The photo doesn't show the detail very well, but it was really amazing. 
It took about 2 hours, but we made it to the top... we snacked on M&M's and an apple, then prepared for the decent, but not before being visited by this little guy... 
Even President Obama paid us a visit...
