Spring Break

After only 3 or 4 days back in cold, wet Salt Lake, I was ready to go somewhere warm again, so since it was spring break, and the kids had a whole week off of school, we decided to head down to St. George. Shawn couldn't take another week off of work so it was just me and the kids. It was finally my chance to be the "yes" parent. (Let's face it, I am never the "yes" parent.) But away from home, and therefore practicing and kids chores, I was free from the usual necessary nagging and begging to get things done and we were able to just have fun.

You want to take a bath in the big jetted tub? Sure! (Sorry, Mom. I promise this was the only time we went in there.)
You want to go to the pool? Sure! Why not?

Duff on the little slide.

Sand Hollow is such a kid friendly pool for big and little kids. Since swimming for us usually involves swim team or swimming lessons, it was nice to just go and let everyone play.

Peter loved just floating around.

Jonas in the fountains.

Amelia coming off the big slide.

Samantha under the dumping bucket.

Of course, I couldn't get a picture of all the kids actually looking at the camera. Peter wasn't interested in having a picture taken, he just wanted to play.
You want to go out for ice cream? Let's go! (This was as bad as the weather got. A little windy and overcast one afternoon. The rest of the time it was sunny and warm.)
This is what a little cotton candy ice cream will do to your face.
You want to watch a movie every night and have popcorn? OK! (It's kind of fun being the "yes" Mom every once in a while. I'm starting to like this.)