Spring Break - Escalante - Day 1 (later) - Devil's Garden

After lunch and a trip to the campsite in the rain, we decided that we could still go and explore the area even though it was raining.  Good thing we did, because the rain did not stop!  The kids were resting, but Dave and I decided to go and check out Devil's Garden.  We explored the area in the light rain.  It was a neat area, just about 12 miles down the Hole in the Rock road (bumpy, bumpy!).  

Spring Break - Escalante - Day 1 - Lower Calf Creek Falls

For Spring Break this year, we headed down to Escalante Petrified State Park to explore the area for a few days.  We met Mark and his family and Kim and enjoyed a group campsite and some great meals together.  We all hiked Lower Calf Creek falls together and had a great time!

Both Mayceleen and Dave jumped into the frigid water while we were there.  It was very cold and I didn't have the camera ready, but I caught this shot of Dave as he emerged from his jump!  He was so cold for the rest of the hike back to the car...but dried off and said it was great!

The falls were so beautiful and very refreshing after the hiking.  The mist from the water cooled us all off and we were able to enjoy the beauty of the canyon and the surrounding areas as we hiked back to the cars just before the rain started!  It was a perfect day!

Gymnastics - Level 4 meet

McKinley has worked really hard all season to prepare for Level 4 gymnastics meets this season.  It is so fun to see her accomplish the different skills that she has been working on and to overcome injuries, fears, and disappointments to compete and do well.  She has improved her scores at the same time as she moved up a level...so that is progress!  Most of all, it's great to see her doing what she really loves!

At her last meet she got 3rd in the all around with over 50 girls competing.  She was very proud of herself and so are we!