A Day Out & About

We are so grateful to live in such a beautiful place. Sweeping vistas and farm lands are at our front porch. Dramatic landscapes, prestine mountains and countrysides are just a short drive away. Last week we piled into our car (both dogs too) and took a short drive to Kolob Reservoir. We've heard how beautiful it was but have never been. We went the back way, up to Cedar City into the mountains and off highway 14. We were taken-away by a peaceful country road with aspen groves on each side, winding creeks and fences that zig-zagged along the road. Names and dates as far back as the 1930's were etched in the trees. We stopped along the way to run through meadows and to feel the peace of this special area. The kids frolicked and we captured some great photos. When we got to the reservoir (which is really just a small lake) we set out some chairs and took in the landscape and serenity. It was truly a place to be seen and experienced. Purple wildflowers of different shades surrounded the lake and ducks filled the water. After we hung out around the lake for awhile we headed back home by way through Zion Nat'l Park. Passing through the park it felt like we were in a different part of the country. The two landscapes (before the reservoir and after) couldn't be more different. Zion Park is famous for it's ginormous red cliffs, red sand and dark green pines. Our day trip lasted for about 4 hours and we can't wait to go back. It's times like those, when we step outside of our everyday routine, that I'm able to reflect on life and remember what a joy it is to be a family.