Monday, March 9, 2009

Weekend Get Away

We went to Mesquite, Nevada over the weekend to visit our great friends Steve and Lori. They were nice enough to let us crash at there house and play with them all weekend. It was a lot of fun. On Saturday we went to :

It was about an hour south of Mesquite and it was so much fun to run around in the sun and climb rocks.


Here are Eliza and I enjoying a little zen moment on the warm rocks after our picnic.

Here are Eliza, Aiden and our friend Millie exploring the fun rock formations.




Here is Eliza in her "Indian Home". For some reason she thought the Indians would live in little holes in the rock. It was cute.




Here is what Aiden does best-climb!




Here are some of the petroglyphs we saw in the canyon. If you can see the one with the eyes and the weird bat wings they called it mystic bat woman at the front of the trail. Kind of crazy.





Here are Russell, Jack and me on the Mouse Tank trail. It was so pretty and so nice to be outside!!!






Here is Jack touching the lichen. He liked it.




Aiden ruined his shoes on the hike. Too many rocks to explore. So today we are off to Target to buy more. The joys of having a rough and tumble boy!






Here are Aiden and Eliza underneath one of the petroglyphs. They are recreating the scene by holding hands. We had such a fun time. It was nice to be with friends just hanging out and playing. On the way home Russell said that we need to do something like that every month. And I agree. Next month-Moab! :)







10 comments:

TRICIA said...

that looks super fun! i am so looking forward to arches, sun ,and outdoors. I am glad you guys had a great time

Tiffany said...

Looks like TONZ of fun! Isn't it weird how the sun just makes ya feel good. I can't wait for Moab too!

James Yvonne and Elise said...

What a fun weekend! I love your hair Dana, such a cute cut on you. I am in town until the 25th. I want to see you guys.

brandi said...

AAAHA! I totally blog stalked you through your sisters blog who commented on Jeremy's sisters blog! Yea! You look beautiful and your kids are beautiful and you have not aged a day! I think about every week when I go to get a movie off of the shelf and I run across Tommy Boy...so funny...and then I think of you again when I run across Dr. Pepper...yummy...and then I think about you when I see Tricia on FB. I hope all is well - it looks like you and Russell are still having a good time. Take care. Brandi

Jossie said...

You totally should have called us! Karl and Tyler would have loved to come and play! (me too but I had to work). Next time you're down give us a call and we'll do lunch or something :-)

joleen said...

I'm jealous of the sunshine you enjoyed! Glad you had fun!

Ker-Dog and the gang said...

Looks like so much fun!! I love the dessert and hiking around the red rocks. Can you believe Matt and the kids have never been to Moab? Glad you guys were able to enjoy some sunshine and a fun weekend!! You all look great! When are you going to join Facebook?? It's loads of fun...I dare you! :o)

JENNE said...

So can we go to Moab with you?? Please!

Mindy Hill said...

Looks so fun! You guys go on the BEST adventures!

Coral said...

Looks like so much fun! I've never heard of that park. We will have to check it out! I am jealous you got to enjoy some sun! I'm ready for heat!