Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Visit to St. George



This evening the kids and I drove home from St. George where we have been since Friday. Eric came down for the weekend to see his parents. He and Jim both left on Sunday, but I stayed down with Sue and the kids to enjoy some more summer weather.

Here are some highlights....
The St. George Farmers market. If you will be in St. George anytime before the first of November, this is a must-see. It is in that Ancestors Square where the painted Pony, Pasta Factory Benji Thai are. Its was so cute and had so many cool booths, Our favorites include a farm fresh cheese booth, we got fresh made feta, and an herb cheddar. So great, and we have been to Greece so we are picky about our feta cheese. Also we got some peaches that were wonderful, fresh baked pita bread, and a red pepper hummas, and the BEST thing we got was  hot pepper jelly. Oh my gosh, it sounds weird but we (mostly I) ate the whole jar in 2 days. I am having Sue pick me up more this weekend. Its a cool little atmosphere with a little Bluegrass band playing and plus you are supporting the local farmers and crafts-people.





The water Park off of Main.
My kids Love going to this place, and running through the streams and fountains.






**Our St. George Tradition**
The Sand Hollow Aquatic Center.
Nothing wears out my kids like a trip here. Plus it is a block from our house.






The local parks



Breakfast at the Bear Paw... yummy.



Painting rocks with Grandma Sue



Every time we have gone to St. George this year we have said how much we wish we spent more time down there. The kids love it and our house is really in a great location with such great views. I think we will be spending a lot more time there this winter. I may even spend one of early months next year down there with the kids and just have Eric come down on the weekends. The weather down there is just too good not to. Anyone want to come and visit us??

Oh and of course one of the best parts was being with the Kandell grandparents and going to the sand dunes, that I already posted on below.

10 comments:

Elise said...

How fun! You sure got some great pics. and I would love the farmer's market. Oh and I would come visit you!!!!

Lisa said...

I have never been to that aquatic center. I am definitely going to check it out next time I am down there! All the pics are so cute and it looks like you all had a blast!

Tiffany said...

I'm there with ya. I'm always up for vacations. I know Eric missed ya and that party-meeting at you house was fun for the guys. Especially with Erics swimwear.

Polen's said...

This sounds like a definite possibility for a visit! : ) where is St George? Is it still Utah? I'm not familiar w/ the area (obviously). : ) If you spend a winter montht there, maybe Finn & I could come play w/ you and the kids one week?

jillian said...

I never knew there was so much to do there!!!! I grew up going there like 2 times each year and I never knew about any of that stuff!!!!!

Torrey said...

I've never done a lot of that stuff down there. we're going down to St. George in the next few weeks to see my parents. I may have to try out some of your recommendations

Jen Herem said...

I love George, it never gets old.. Nick and I have been thinking about moving there..

Jen Bird said...

You finally made it to St. George and I am back in Springville! Bummer! ;) It really is such a nice, relaxing place to be! Can you believe I never even made it to the aquatic center?!! I'll have to next time I'm there!

AnnieB said...

Looks like fun! We love to go to St. George to visit my parents. We've never tried the Sand Hollow Aquatic center--we'll have to try that one out next time! Our tradition is the Wildlife Museum because my kids love animals so much! that's a fun one.

Amber Lynn said...

how fun, I love seeing all your guys pictures!! so fun! glad you made it back safe