Playing Catch-Up

Whew! After 28+ hours in the car, we made it! The monster road-trip is officially wrapped, and it was great! We saw lots of family in Panaca (Mathews family), a wedding (Kimberly, you were beautiful!), and went swimming in the spring. We saw Grandma's house beautifully converted into the only place to stay in town, the Pine Tree Inn. I think Grandma, the ultimate hostess, would be very happy with the development, and we can't wait to come back as a whole extended family for the 24th of July celebration in 2010.

Uncle Phil led us on a 4-Wheeler ride up Condor Canyon to the waterfall. We got dusty and had a great time!

We got 2 farm tours, and if you have any questions about water-rights, sprinkler pivots, nurse crops, or alfalfa or corn, we've got you covered. Can I tell you, there's something fabulous about watching a lifetime farmer smile at his oodles of acres of corn or alfalfa, and say, 'that's coming along real nice.'

On we went to St. George, and finally dried out a little. One day was a whopping 116 degrees, and we didn't shrivel. We did learn that Nate really does need sunscreen at 4,700 feet, even if Monica doesn't. Good thing he's tough. Grandma & Grandpa Green showed us the sights, and let us ride the 'wheelers to our hearts content.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes (yes, those specks on top of the dune are people)

It was a great trip, and one we hope to repeat often.