St George Pre-Christmas

 It was crazy around the Gardner house during Christmas time, but we wouldn't have it any other way because we loved having all our cousins and family around. The kids had so much fun all playing together and being with Grandma and Grandpa.

They loved playing Chutes and Ladders with Grandma.

Family bowling. Emry was so excited to see all the pins get knocked down!

 Wesley playing at the bowling alley

 

We went on a family hike at the red rocks and Emry had a blast! (We left Wes at home with a babysitter to nap) It was the first time that Emry actually enjoyed hiking and exploring. Normally, I have to distract her so she doesn't whine so much but she had a blast hiking here. She loved exploring all the "caves" and climbing up the crack with dad. It was a blast!

 Cousins exploring!

 Cousins!

 She got a little too comfortable and loved jumping off rocks into daddy's arms! She loves her daddy!

 Being crazy...

 See that teeny tiny crack behind them? They were talking about walking up that and I couldn't even stand thinking about it so I walked around to try to hike to the top and when I got there I realized Ryan had sent EMRY up there! And then followed her up. I was like, What?!?! But they impressed me and Emry did amazing. Ryan did great too because he actually made it through (it was so tight as he walked through!).

 Ryan and Jason made it through

 The whole gang at the top

Dad and Emry at the top (on the right of Emry's head you can see the temple.) It was beautiful up there!