Garrett & Emily: March/Spring Break

On Friday the 9th we packed the car super tight (all of our stuff, Watkins stuff, and hiking stuff for Garrett and Cody) and headed off into the night. We arrived at Camille's house around 9 and talked for about 40 minutes then headed to bed. We all woke up at 5:30 so we could make it to Las Vegas in time for Dynelle's delicious luncheon. Bekah was great in the car and we made it without any issues. We were ready to party!!

Unfortunately, the weather in Vegas was less amazing than everyone had anticipated, so we stayed inside out of the wind for lunch. But we headed out after lunch and had a great time playing outside. Dynelle prepared a birthday dinner for Kirsten which we enjoyed at the park. I was able to relax and talk with the adults since Bekah's cousins took charge of her the minute they could. How nice to have 11, 8, and 6-year-olds around!

Sunday morning we all made it to church by 8 am (with the time change) and baby Timothy was blessed. It was a beautiful blessing and so good to be in church with all of our family. Afterward we went to another park and had an amazing breakfast. Dynelle really pulled out all the stops for this event! She is one amazing party-thrower! That afternoon all the restless men went for a hike while the women put kids down for naps and rested. So good to just put up your feet with sisters- and mother-in-law! After dinner Garrett, Riley, Kirk and Cody headed out to hike the Grand Canyon. Gotta get their Bro time in!

Monday morning Sherrie and Lon left and were supposed to be followed by the Coopers, but they lost their keys!! They spent a couple of hours looking for them and when Chelsey finally found them Justin was so grateful that he took charge of his 4 kids, Dynelle's 3, and my 1 while Camille, Chelsey, Dynelle and I did a little shopping and lunch. What a guy! We girls had a good time giggling and being silly. When we got back the Coopers loaded up and left. That left Dynelle and her kids, Chelsey, and Bekah and I. We relaxed a bit, put the house in order, put the kids to bed, and watched a good chick show!

Tuesday we had another relaxing day. When the men got home at about 7:30 Bekah was so excited to see Garrett but as soon as she was done saying hi to him she ran to Cody! That girl loves him so much! After all the kids were in bed we got a slide-show presentation from the cameras on the boys' hike.

Wednesday the Howcrofts took us to the Mirage to see the Dolphins and Siegfried and Roy's secret garden of tigers. Bekah loved the dolphins and growled lots at the tigers. After lunch we sent the kids with the men and got some more girl time in! We made it back in time to prepare dinner then headed out to a movie while the men put the kids to bed. Sister time is the best!

Thursday we woke up bright and early and headed to California!! Bekah was great in the car again and was very interested in the ocean. She loved running out to meet the waves and then trying to run faster than it so she didn't get too wet.