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FAMILY FUN TIME!

My first big trip of the summer was out to St. George, where my whole family would be for the blessing of my new niece. It had been a long time since my family had been all together (probably about 4 years). It was fun to be there with everyone.

It was hot in St. George but we still had lots of fun. We played in the sandbox, went to the splash pad, went repelling, hiked in St. George and Zion National Park, celebrated the 4th of the July, and just enjoyed being with everyone.
Making sand castles






Ready to play at the Splash Pad!



Cousin lovin'

















Their uncle likes to spoil them with gifts.



They couldn't be happier!


I think she likes Cafe Rio




























Jamming out to music on the hike



 We hike Yankee Doodle Canyon. Very appropriate for the preparation to celebrate the 4th of July.

A beautiful way to start the hike



We found a snake at bottom of the canyon.


























Yes, all my siblings! And we are in order of birth.



The baby blessing was just beautiful.




The happy family




What a good uncle

Dressing up
Having fun




Happy Birthday!

She wanting to go golfing with the guys

Watching Annie in her favorite Dress-up dress

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Unknown said…
That big family hike looked like so much fun! Next time we meet up, we'll have to go rappelling for sure. :) And maybe I'll have cool Keens or Chacos by then. Yippee!
August 7, 2011 at 11:00 PM
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