St George for President's Day

We love to go to St. George for President's Day weekend. It is a great time to get out of the cold, see my parents who are living there this time of year, see the awesome home show they have there, and this year see Tom and Kathy.

It was also perfect timing as it was just before Austin's surgery. It was a time where he could be in the sun, since he had been sick and we were hoping it would help him be completely better before surgery and it would be a nice break before his sore recovery.

Tom and Kathy were in Vegas over that weekend so we got to hook up with them, even if it was just for a day. Austin was so happy to see them. It had been two years. We went with them to the home show and out for breakfast and Mexican food. We also had a hilarious time playing games that night with them and with my parents. My mother was cracking us all up.

We also spent time in my parents' pool. Maylin is a fish. On our way out of town, back to our home, we stopped and did a hike I found with Alex a couple of years ago. I took Kenzie on it last year, but this year I wanted to share it with everyone. It is incredibly beautiful and fun! We all enjoyed it. Maylin did cry coming back over the ropes, but brothers were right there protecting her. It was a short, but great weekend.

Getting Mexican food. Austin loves his food HOT now. We all are amazed at what he eats. He says if you don't sweat, it isn't hot. Austin enjoyed his time with Tom and Kathy.

The hike.

It is not as dangerous as it looks.

Brothers are there to help.

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