Our trip to Zion

Thursday and Friday, we spent time in Zion National Park with Dave's parents. I thought it was so beautiful... being my first time there. It was fairly cold, and the trails were a bit icy, but it was definitely worth the trip!
The kids (and Dave) had fun climbing on all the rocks along the trails.
Ciera and Chloe, on one of the first big rocks we came upon.
On Thursday, we walked along the river with Mom, Dad, and Suzanna's family... the kids loved playing in the water, and we only got a little wet!
Chloe is in her element outside in the wild!
The kids all took turns being with Grandma and Grandpa. They sure had fun spending time with them, and were sad when we had to leave... But, we promised we would see them for spring break in a few months.
Beautiful little Brooke.
Ciera is really becoming a fine young woman.
Chloe is our animal lover!
Autumn loved it when we would just let her go on her own. She is getting a lot more independent. (At times!)
Grandma with the Utah grandkids.

Our family left early Thursday morning and drove the 6 hours down to Springdale (right at the entrance to Zion National Park. We met Dave's parents and Suzanna's family and took a nice walk along the river. We said goodbye to Zanny, then drove into St. George to visit with Dave's grandma and to eat some dinner. On our way back to the hotel, we almost killed three deer that were in the middle of the road... Luckily, Dave slalomed around them and we made it safely past! After we got back to the Hotel we took a dip in the spa. The girls had never spent time in a hot tub, and loved it.
Friday morning we drove into Zion's and did a couple of small hikes. It was cold, and the trails were pretty icy, but it was really fun. The girls did a great job. We ate a picnic lunch, did some shopping and then headed for home. It was a fast trip, but we had a really great time, and look forward to returning when the weather is a bit better for hiking!