Weekend in St. George

We planned our Valentine's getaway a few weeks after V-day and went to sunny St. George. Unfortunately, the rain and snow followed us and our home got some sun. Oh well. We had a great time and made lots of memories with Cody. We visited with Grandma and Grandpa Dowdle which was tons of fun. They came by the bed-n-breakfast the next morning and we had a nice meal before they left town for Vegas. It was great to see them again.

Cody was thrilled to get time with his Dad's parents. They have gobs of grandkids but he didn't have to share with ANYONE. Lucky.

Fruit bowl

Cody has his pencil at all times. It's his own little quirk. He spins it around and it helps him articulate what he wants to say or it seems to spur his imagination. Funny stuff.

Hot chocolate. Eat your fruit!

Family pose after a lovely breakfast

This is Ed. He's the owner of Green Gate Village in St. George. What a guy! He's so nice and always very accommodating. AND ... he makes breakfast himself. 

The courtyard

Our little cottage (The Morris House)

Dad and his Dad

Cody in the tiny living room

Steep adorable stairwell. I love these old house that are so steep you MUST hold to the rail. They're so nostalgic. 

Lots of driving. Yummy chocolate eyes ... gimme!

Cody got the camera ... cheeeeeese

A far more masculine cheeeeeese

It's a little chilly but we need exercise and we're going to hike lava mountain. Cody's so excited.

Dad's struts his "I can conquer this mountain" muscles 

Mom tries but it's not as convincing 

Check out that view ... it's behind the smiley couple

Dad and Codes make it to the top first  - but of course they did!

Perched on a scary rock, I get my pic taken. But of course you can't see the rock ... oh well

Cody, take a picture of me! I wonder if he got me in the frame? He doesn't usually.

My guys

There isn't a hike that doesn't involve Eric finding the perfect rock for some push ups.

Look! Like father like son ... so cute.

Look we're ice skating! It was Cody's first time and he was so excited to be in the "Olympics". He asked on the way to the rink if we needed to tell the people we were from "Nited States".

The bucket saved my back. Cody could do that by himself.

Dad's turn. He strapped on the pink laced skates and showed Cody how to REALLY have fun!

Cody's confidence got bigger and soon he was letting go of the wall.

Cody and Dad finish up.  Cody was ready for more. Mom and Dad were done.

He-he ... girl skates. I'm telling.