Spring Break Day 3

Today, we decided to hike to Yant Flat.  It is in the mountains above Leeds.  We have never been here before, and while we were driving to the trailhead, I got a little nervous because it really is in the middle of nowhere.  We did not pass a single person or car on the 8 mile stretch of dirt road that leads to the hike.  There were a few cars where we parked, and we saw a couple of people while we were on the trail, which made me feel better about being out here with all my kids and no husband.  The hike is just under 1.5 miles one way.  Getting there is not all that exciting, but the destination is really cool.  When you arrive, you descend into an enormous basin of sandstone rock and cliffs.  I have never seen anything like it.  The kids loved climbing the walls and we found a lookout point with beautiful views of the mountains beyond Yant Flat.  I would not do this one in the summertime because there is so little shade, but it is definitely worth seeing.  After our hike, we headed to the Washington Rec. Center pool for the rest of the afternoon.

 

 

If you look closely, you can see three of my littles on this mountain.  This picture gives a good idea of just how big the sandstone wall is:

 

 

Another little:

 

 

Look who's legs are the most tan!  I don't think this has ever happened before (or will again).  Better get a picture of it:

 

 

Ashleigh saw a snake while she was exploring (and no, it didn't bite her).  In her rush to get away she tripped and fell and scraped up her leg.  Way better than a snakebite.

 

Austin on top of the lookout point we found:

Spring Break Day 2

We drove to Kannarraville (about 15 miles north of Toquerville) and hiked Kannarraville Falls.  We loved this hike!  There is no avoiding getting your feet wet, but that is what makes it so much fun.  The trail follows a river and crosses it several times.  Eventually, it leads you through a slot canyon and over a couple of waterfalls.  The trail continues from there, but the little girls were cold and tired so we turned back at that point.  Next time, we will definitely continue to at least the natural waterslide that is a bit farther up the river.  After our hike, we drove back to Hurricane and went to see Mr. Peabody and Sherman at the movie theater. 

 

A really good day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Break Day 1

On our way to Hurricane, the kids and I stopped in Parowan and headed up the canyon to hike to Hidden Haven Falls.  After some difficulty finding the trailhead, we finally embarked on this short 1 1/2 mile hike to a waterfall.  Not the most amazing hike we have been on, but it was nice enough.  The waterfall was frozen over, which made the destination kind of fun.  It would have been more fun if we had equipment to climb the falls like some of the people there were doing.  Pretty cool.

 

 

 

 

Fort Lauderdale

I just got back from a wonderful week in Fort Lauderdale.  Steve had a business trip there and, knowing that he would be in meetings the entire time, Sharon invited me to tag along.  Her sister, Tammy, came as well.

 

We had so much fun! 

 

We were able to go to the Fort Lauderdale Temple open house and we spent one day in the Everglades (birds, turtles, fish and tons of alligators!).  We tried some different food (Cuban at Havana Harry's and a Clam Bake on the beach with Steve's company), and attempted to go shopping one night (not very successful... lucky for Cameron).

 

  Mostly, we hung out at the beach where the weather was beautiful and the water was great. 

 

It was such a fun week and spending time with these gals made it all the better!