South for the Spring

We were sick of being sick. We were sick of being cold. We were ready to celebrate Spring! We took a little camping trip down south to Snow Canyon.Plenty of entertainment for the children was provided for the 6 hour drive.
A little snowy weather along the way couldn't hamper our spirits.
TJ modeling at the GAP outlet. We purchased the shades, but he was denied the hat. Despite being fashionable, it was not very practical.
Douglas sporting a monster jacket and some temporary tats he chose to adhere to his face. Awesome.
Kira wanted a picture with a hat on like TJ. We found the girly version. All we bought for her, though, was an Easter/Birthday dress.
First night there, we struck out on getting a spot. Super 8 on the strip gladly put us up for the night. Night #2, we got a spot, but it was super WINDY. Here is Troy attempting to secure the tent in the wind. Two hours later...
We pretty much had to wait until the wind died down a bit. Sticking all the camping gear in the tent along the edges seemed to solve the blowing down issue.
Boys hanging out carving some sticks.
Pic-nic time on the Galloot.
Annual picture by the petroglyphs.
Kira was constantly asking me to take pictures of her. She is such a model!
Pioneer Names hike was pleasant. Douglas did get a little nervous after his speedy climb to the top. It was more difficult to get down than to go up.
Despite never actually seeing the movie, Douglas said he was reinacting 127 hours.


We went to the Amphitheater hike in Snow Canyon for the first time this year. I really enjoyed it! Very cool white formations.

Picnic at the amphitheater.

There was a sandy wash in the amphitheater. The boys did tricks and ski moves down the sandy trail.

Kira enjoyed water along the hike to see the Emerald Pools in Zion National Park.

Amphitheater hike had a really cool uprooted tree.

Mommy and Kira in Zion.
Kira spotted some deer in Zion.

Kira modeling in Zion. We waited for the boys who wanted to hike to the upper falls.

More fun in Zion at the canyon overlook by the tunnels.
About a million stairs later, we reached the overlook. Amazing view!

The heights made some of the LaMont crew a little nervous.

Here is the incomplete Arch of which we climbed to the top of for the canyon overlook.

What an awesome vacation! It was nice weather (despite the first few windy days) & we heard that it snowed in our fair town back home. Too bad we had to miss that!

Other highlights:

Douglas cracked us up with his reference to a breeze as a "piece of wind".

Kira saw a cottontail rabbit hopping around in the campground. She asked if we could pet it, and also exclaimed that it might be the Easter bunny!

We got to eat at Brick Oven Pizza. I left my hat there, and I didn't realize it until I was back home. They mailed it to me!

I found my ipod that had been missing since August of last year inside one of the bags we took camping.

We enjoyed the little hikes, campfires and eating outdoors. What a grand adventure. Hope to go back soon!