Pine Valley Campgrounds

At the end of July, we took our first camping trip of the year. Mike and I invited our friends Jon and Nicole. All of us, including Ella, headed out for a one night camping and fishing trip on a Friday night. The camping area is about forty minutes from St. George and a heck of a lot cooler. Ella was a huge help as we set up camp. She would continue to jump on the tents as we tried to erect them. Once the tents were up, then she would jump around inside the tent. Weather wise, there was a nice cool breeze and a light shower in the middle of the night. The next morning after breakfast we went fishing at a nearby lake. The fish were not so big but Ella really enjoy helping her dad reel in the fish.

4th of July 2008

This year for the 4th of July, Mike, Ella and I had a full day ahead of us. We started out the day traveling up to Kanarraville, which is halfway between St. George and Cedar City. In Kanarraville, there is a hiking trail head with some small water falls called the Kanarraville Falls at the end of the trail. We found hiking in the river was much less strenuous on our bodies as trying to hike on the trail itself. Ella really loved to be in the water. She was splashing around and falling in the water. It was ideal considering the hot weather. After we went hiking, golfing at Sky Mountain Golf Resort was next on the agenda. The conditions were just right for me to attempt to play. There was not another soul on the course so I could take my time and Ella could play. She would help in every way we wanted her to help as well as numerous ways we did not. I just know I do not really have patience for the game at this point of my life.