We spent Memorial Day weekend down in Central Utah camping with Seth's parents and three of his sister's families. Our kids had the best time staying up late, playing outside and being with their cousins 24-7. Here is our weekend in reverse. Our last stop was at Baker Hot Springs. These little hot springs were in middle of nowhere and just perfect for our crew. There were three little pools and they each was a little different temperature. I preferred the one that was "just right." When I asked Phin which one was his favorite he said "The one with the most cousins in it."
We had lunch at Delta City Park before visiting the hot springs. They had a fun little stream water feature that Millie loved exploring with her cousins. Just before this we had visited the Topaz Museum where we learned all about the Topaz Japanese Internment Camp.
As we broke camp, Gavin and Phin found some interesting ways to keep themselves entertained.
On Sunday we had stopped at Sunstone Knoll to look for Sunstones. Cousin Mark found a lizard that the cousins were quite entertained with.
We also visited the Tabernacle Hill Lava Tubes. Here Seth is giving Silas a sack-of-potatoes carry.
Cousin Mark was so sweet to Silas and took him through many of the tubes that were too small for Seth and I to squeeze into.
This tunnel/tube was my favorite. It got pretty dark in the middle section but our kids didn't mind pulling out our lanterns.
Uncle Jotham offered to trade Millie hats...she was quite thrilled with the trade.
Phin loved some mini toys that Gavin brought on the trip.
Our campsite was right next to a little amphitheater and the kids sat in a circle on Saturday night to tell "creepy" stories.
Phin was excited to play SCARE IT! with his cousin. Silas and Reed were happy to watch.
We stopped at the Delta Splash pad after our dusty Saturday adventures.
Phin had the best time with Gavin.
We stopped between Topaz Mountain and the Dugway Geo-beds to find Apache Tears/Obsidian.
Our big adventure on Saturday was to the Dugway Geo-beds...we got a little lost on some dirt roads on the way there and were delighted when we finally found the destination.
Philip had a definite skill for finding Geodes...this was probably the best find from the day.
Silas decided he was on a Doritos diet for the weekend. The bag was nearly as big as him...so he had a large supply.
The kids also made masks out of the large leaves that they found at the campsite.
The S'mores were a huge hit on Friday night.
We loved our campsite. It was the Oak Creek Campground just outside of Oak City. The kids loved exploring on the rocks. The adults loved the large covered pavilion.
Millie hanging in the hammock with cousin Reed and cousin Emmaline.
Silas was in heaven the whole weekend. He ran around with his older cousins and occasionally stopped in to check on his parents.
Grandad roasting hot dogs with Phin.
On our way to the campsite we stopped along the road to see the Morrison charcoal ovens.
We had the best weekend with family and are so excited to spend more time camping this summer.
