A Short Getaway

Dan and I decided to get away for a couple of days. We headed south on Monday and stopped at Cedar Breaks. I had heard how beautiful it is there in the fall. The ride up the canyon was nice with green and yellow trees. What we didn't know is that Cedar Breaks really doesn't have a lot of color, at least the kind we thought we were going to see.

It's more like a mini Bryce Canyon and it was COLD. It was really nice, just not what we expected. Here are a couple of my favorite pictures.

We went on to St. George and had a wonderful Olive Garden dinner and spent the night there. (in St. George not the Olive Garden).Tuesday morning we went to Snow Canyon to do a couple of hikes, walks really. The first one had markers along the way that taught us about the plants. Of course I don't remember anything but it was fun. So don't ask me anything about these plants I just like the picture.

Then we went to the spot where some names were written in the rocks with axle grease, dating back a ways. You will notice that someone more recently had to add their names. I said something about them being jerks, Dan had the thought that just because the first names are 100 years old we think it's okay, but when someone does it today they are jerks. Made me thing twice!

Now comes the cool part. We found a little slot canyon named after Jen and Denice! Check it out!

Did you notice the part about "free spirits" ? Jen and Denice are famous!?

That afternoon we also checked out Kolob Canyon, another place we had not been to. Again not knowing at all what we would see there. Surprise!! More Rocks, maybe the biggest I have ever seen. You will notice a lovely picture of Dan and I, the first picture I have had taken wearing glasses. Hummmm, GETTING OLD SUCKS! The next picture is the view to the right of where we are sanding and the next one is to the left. The next is a picture of my favorite rock.

After staying the night in Cedar City we headed to the last place on my agenda. Wasatch State Park Golf Course. Again, a lot of people, my husband being one of them, have told me what a beautiful course it is and that it is particularly so in the fall. This time I was not disappointed, except for maybe my golf game. It was really fun to get away, I hope we do it more often!

Our Ride on the Legacy Park Bike Trail

Here we are on the Glover's Lane Pedestrian Walkway. After riding from home to Glover's Lane we are ready to begin...we will be riding South.

This is looking south from th top of Glover's Lane, they have done a good job of making everything look nice.

This is the view from the pedestrian walkway, looking north into Farmington. You can see the bike trail on the left extending north.

A beautiful view as you ride along. We had a mixed bag of weather that morning.

There are a few of these fun wooden bridges to get you over the spots of water.

We thought for sure we would be dumped on but we weren't. This is looking to the East, I really like this picture, not bad for taking it while riding!

This is the On Ramp in Centerville.

This tunnel goes right under the Parkway. Here is where we switch from the road being on the East to the West.

There are several places like this along the Trail where you can park you car and grab your bike. If I am ever going to do the whole trail in one ride I'm sure that's what I'll have to do. Getting old sucks! That brings us to pages Lane and the end of the trail for now. There are a lot of nice landscape features to the north and the south of where we rode. I'm looking forward to this saturday to hopefully do another part. It was a lot more relaxing before it was open and we had it to ourselves!

Our Day at Discovery Gateway

Dan and I, Jessica, Bradley and Katie all went to Discovery Gateway. I totally forgot I took pictures until I got the camera out to take pictures of Dan's car. Here is some of the fun we had...
Here Grandpa and Katie doing a newscast...







Bradley's favorite things was the Life flight Helicopter.

He also had fun sending the balls up the tubes.























I think Katie died and went to heaven when she


saw what seemed to be her dream kitchen.




















Bradley filled the car with gas and took grandpa for a ride.




He also climbed the climbing wall.






Grandpa and Katie are just chilli'n , listening to
music after having some ice cream


Katie is making her getaway after giving a donation
to the musicians.

Here we are on Trax heading back to Front Runner
for the ride home.


We had a lot of fun and did too many things to list them all!

Partner in Fun

Here is my Wee Fit partner doing her Yoga work out!

Like Grandma, like granddaughter! I'm glad I can be such a good influence...

Dan's Toy

Until Sheryl and Jen came over last week and Sheryl asked about it, I forgot that not all of you have seen Dan's new toy! He's actually had it for about a year but if you subtract the time it's been in the shop he's had it about 6 months. You should see him grin when he drives it. The Triumph TR6 is a British car that came out the year he graduated from High School. He has wanted one ever since. I am so spoiled I'm glad he finally got something for himself!

Was Legacy worth it?

Today was the big trial for Legacy...the the results are in! (At least from Brent and Jessica.)
Brent's first words when he walked in the house were...I LOVE LEGACY!!!
Neither of them drove on it but I-15 was great, Brent made it home from school in 15 min. and Jessica was home about 20 min. sooner than usual. For the first day at least it was worth every penny!

I have a confession...

I AM ADDICTED TO MY WII FIT!

It is like playing a game against myself and I keep playing to beat myself just knowing that I can get a better score. Actually I do enjoy the few times I beat my kids too. It's all fun, the yoga, strength training, aerobics, and balance games.
I have even lost a couple of pounds having fun!! Oh, the joy's of being a spoiled stay at home mom & grandma.

Everyone is welcome to come give it a try!