Running away...to warmer places full of love

The weather has been completely dismal in Salt Lake.  We have a terrible inversion and I can feel it in my lungs.  I was watching the weather the other day and seeing how we will be socked in for at least another week yet St. George was sunny and in the 60s.  So on a whim, I decided to make plans to head to St. George for a quick visit for the long weekend.  I also decided to invite Mars and John to join  me and they agreed.

So Saturday morning, we got up super early and headed out.  I like driving early in the morning.  It is beautiful watching the sun come up and the dew on the fields.  Plus we get there in time  to visit with Grandma and have lunch with her.  It was a lovely drive and we made it down in record time.

Grandma was really excited to have us visit.  She looks great.  You would never guess she is 98!!  In fact, John asked her if she could believe she was 98 and she paused a moment and said "Are you sure it isn't 78?"  I got quite a giggle out of that.  She still has a tough time hearing but she was working really hard to communicate.  She was more involved then I've seen her in a long time.  She came up with questions and really listened to everything we were talking about.  It totally warmed my heart to see her so.

I decided to so a Selfie with everyone and I can honestly say
 this is one of my favorite photos.  Grandma didn't quite understand
the concept but that makes it even more awesome!

In the evening, Chuck and Mom has made a really yummy pork roast dinner complete with mashed cauliflower and pie.  It was delicious.  Then we went to a movie.  Mom and I went to see the Steven Hawking movie.  It was a pleasant surprise.  I find myself still thinking about it and that is a good thing.  Driving to the movie, we had the most spectacular sunset.  I was in complete marvel over it.

I had a chance to check out the new Best Western hotel in La Verkin.  It was actually super cheap ($60) and included a nice room that was brand new, access to the pool and hot tub, gym, and a full breakfast.  Because it was new, it smelled good and it was quite clean.  I am so happy there is a hotel close by that is decent and a good price!!

Sunday, we met up to visit Grandma again before she went to lunch.  Then we went up to Zions to have lunch at Oscars.  Oscars is one of my favorite places to eat.  We sat on the patio and it was absolutely beautiful.  We got to absorb the sunshine and appreciate the beauty of the mountains and blue sky.  And I got to enjoy a great layered chicken enchilada.

Loving the sunshine!

My beautiful Aunt Mars

Seriously.  It is just too much!  It is so beautiful!

We had a great drive home and made it in time for Downton Abby.  It was a super fast trip but boy did it feel my entire heart and soul.  I really do love my family!