Day 15-16: Four Corners, Mesa Verde and Home

On Day 15 we headed toward home through Zion's Canyon and stopped at another Dam(? not sure which one right now, I'll ask Ryan later).  Then we drove on to Four Corners.

Four Corners is way out there and really not much to look at.   It's one of those places you can check off your list, but we will be in no hurry to return.  Here are some pictures of the trip.

Next on the way, we stopped at Mesa Verde.  This place was awesome and it was sooo big that we did not get a chance to see it all.  We would definitely return for another adventure.  Here are some pictures of us looking at the old Indian Ruins.

The next two days were spent driving home.  It was a long and boring trip, thus no pictures.  We were just happy to be out of Colorado and on our way.  We were even happier to be home, but we did have a great time with all of our family and friends.  We were sad that we didn't get to see everyone we wanted to see, but we will try harder next time.

Day 14: St. George Temple and Cars 2

Day 14:  While the younger four kids played with their cousins, Ryan took Morgan on a road trip to visit the St. George Temple.  They talked about the importance of temples and how families are sealed together for eternity here.  He told about how her Mom and Dad were married in the temple, so that we could all be together forever.  She loved the trip and came back with the determination that she will marry her husband in the temple.  I hope that idea stays with her until she is ready to get married.  Here are some pictures of her at the temple.  Later we all went to see the movie Cars 2.  It was a little slow for my bunch of kids, but they loved the popcorn, treats, and pop.  I thought the first one was better, but that's just me.

Day 13: Las Vegas

Day 13:  Since we were only two hours from Las Vegas, Ryan wanted to take a road trip and do a little sight seeing.  We drove to Las Vegas, so Ryan could see the Pawn shop from the TV show Pawn Stars.   We also took the kids and walked around a little and then went up the Eiffel Tower to get a better view.  Unfortunately, we ran out of time and weren't able to take them by the Temple as well.  Maybe next time.

Day 12: Dinosaur Discovery Center and Community Pool

Day 12:  On day twelve we took the kids to a local Dinosaur Museum.  Some excavators had found dinosaur foot prints while clearing some land they were hoping to sell or build on and have turned it into a museum.  They had a great time.  Jaxen loved looking at old fossils and foot prints.  Later, we went swimming and had a great time.  Unfortunatly, I don't have any pictures of this event.

Day 11: Parades and Splash Pads

Day 11:  On the 4th of July, we were in St. George visiting and staying with my sister and her family.  They had a neighborhood parade early that morning and all the kids wanted to participate.  Jaxen stayed by mom, because all the other people he didn't know made him nervous, but all the other kids rode down the street.  They loved it.

Later that afternoon, we went to a splash pad near my sisters home.  They kids had a great time running in and out of the water and playing on the equipment.  I wish we had more of these near our house in Michigan.

That evening, we went to the park and watch the local fireworks.  The kids were a little energetic and impatient for them to start.  Once the show was underway, they loved all the pretty colors and designs.  We had a great 4th of July with our family.

Blessing, Cove Fort and St. George

Day 10:  Sunday we were able to attend the blessing for my Nephew Owen Biggs.  We had a great time visiting family and the kids loved playing with their cousins.  Later that day,  we traveled to St. George for more fun and activities.  On the way, we stopped at Cove Fort and let the kids stretch their legs and explore.  We had a great time.

Day 9: The Zoo and Uncle Jay's House

On Day 9, we went to the Zoo with our Aunt Lori, Uncle Dave, Rylee, Reganne, Ryder and Grandma Jean Ann and Grandpa Chris.  We had a great time.  Jaxen was excited to see the dinosaurs that were on exhibit at the zoo.

After visiting the zoo, we had lunch and then headed to Uncle Jay's house to see Jordan, Katie and Aunt Tauna.  We had a great time.  Uncle Jays let the kids have rides on his four wheelers and they were in heaven.