We just got back from an awesome trip to St. George to visit family and see the new Galli condo. We were pretty happy to see that they had turned it into a playland in preparation for our trip.
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| It's nice when they take adults into account when building some of the equipment. |
Zion National Park was a highlight, as always.
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| Weeping Rock |
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| View from Weeping Rock |
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| In the puddle. It was kind of an accident. |
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| Glam shot |
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| Rocks. |
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| Abe has always been an entertaining story teller. |
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| Snow break. |
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| This is the mug we get most of the time we ask for a smile. |
We met Grandpa Galli and his wife Paula for breakfast. It was great to see them!
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| Andrew and I took advantage of our loving family and stayed a night at a fun old B&B. |
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| Abe didn't stop walking when he got out of the car until he was at the top of this mini-mountain. Babbo had to run to catch up! |
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| These two hotsies let Andrew take a picture of them. |
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| I love this picture. |
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| And this one. |
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| Ben's happy place: throwing rocks in a puddle. |
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| When we got to the bottom, Ben found more rocks and started right back up to find the puddle. |
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| Pretty Mama. |
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| Marshmallow. |
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| Best friends. |
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| Can you tell why? |
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| Nothin' like a little jungle gym in the nude. |
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| Abe was pretty intrigued when I told him about phone-booths. |
Snow Canyon: back for the dunes.
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| Cute Aaron in his element |
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| Andrew with the nice people who helped him find his wedding band in the sand after a few too many flips. |
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| Andrew enjoying his new muscles |
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| Andrew REALLY enjoying his new claws |
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| Lobster-Man |
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| About as good a shot as you can get with four little boys and their great-grandparents. |
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| Sammy teaching Abe all about the Titanic, his new fascination. |
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| Happy cousins! |
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| My lovely Laurel sister |
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| Our little water baby went down the big water slide (with assistance)15 times. |
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| The heroic adventures after emerging triumphantly from the mini-slot canyon. |
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| Grandmama and Ben completing the equally arduous task of sharing a banana. |
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| Don't worry, Andrew's up there too. |
We couldn't pass up a final trip to the dunes.
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| Back-flip |
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| Front-flip with onlooker. |
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| Another onlooker. |
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| Mamas (including Rachel and her cute little Aaron) |
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| This is how the boys play at home too--side by side. |
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| "Do I have time to climb that in 10 mins?" (Can you see him?) |
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| Watching the descent. |
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| Victorious. |
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| Have you ever seen a happier sand baby? |
It was a perfect trip! Thanks everyone, it was great to see all of you! Come visit soon!
4 comments:
They's sum purty people in the glam shot up thar.
Fun trip! It was great to see you guys. My favorite part was watching the little boys play in the sand, with the pool coming in a close second.
That was such a great trip, A Team! I have so many favorite moments with your family, but one that stays with me is Ben's joyful chin nodding when he wants to get right back on the big slide again. And then Abe's gracious acceptance of his unexpected babysitter, "I was happy, because I love you, too." And Ariel's valentines shirt and bubby conversations, and Andrew's early morning little boy time and ring flinging flips. Thanks for the memories :).
I go back and revisit this every so often. Thank you for finding me in St. George for a little wisp of your vacation time. How lovely my sister visit there could intersect with your Galli visit. And Nonie's journey to SLC intersecting as well. The pictures reflect the reality of our life -so many people to love in so little time.
But you, Andrew and Ariel, do it so very well. Loved being with you there. Can't wait till the next time.
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