Jeff and I just returned from a 'Romantic Weekend Getaway.' Halfway through the move we decided if we survived we
definitely deserved some couple time before Jeff started school and I got too pregnant to enjoy myself. We needed to go somewhere close and inexpensive. Growing up in Southern Utah it seems like we went to Zion for all sorts of picnics, dates, and activities, but I haven't been there since I moved away to college. We decided it was the perfect destination. After dropping the kids off with my parents we headed to St. George and went to High School Musical 3. It was the opening night for Twilight so we were the only ones in the theater...literally, which made things very fun! The next morning we went to the temple and then ate at Iggy's (yum!) before heading over to
Rockville. We stayed at this charming Bed & Breakfast (pictured) called the
Rockville Rose. We had never stayed at a bed & breakfast before and we were a little nervous, but it was perfect! Our room was adorable and the home made breakfast was amazing! If you ever decide to stay near Zion, this would be on the top of my recommendation list.
Just a few miles outside of
Rockville is the ghost town of Grafton. My grandma lived there when she was a little girl. There is not much there now, only a few buildings and a
cemetery, but the place has a ton of history and amazingly beautiful surroundings.
This may seem like a strange picture of the Grafton C
emetery, but I posted it because you can see the mounds; each of the graves, even those without headstones, are mounded. I hadn't seen anything like it before. A few of the headstones even read 'killed by Indians.'
We had a blast hiking Zion. We did several trails and took lots of pictures. I swear I don't know how couples survive without spending time together like this! It was the greatest thing to just talk about everything and have nothing but each other to worry about.
Zion was maybe even more beautiful than I remember. The weather was perfect (which is unusual because Zion is typically way too hot!) and the 'season' is over so the crowds were very thin and we were able to drive instead of taking the shuttle. We saw a ton of climbers scaling the giant walls. Jeff's most exciting thing was the bucks we saw because we were able to get really close to them. By the end of our mini vacation we were both ready to see the kids again but we came away somewhat renewed and a little more grateful for life, nature, and each other.
Jeff and I just returned from a 'Romantic Weekend Getaway.' Halfway through the move we decided if we survived we definitely deserved some couple time before Jeff started school and I got too pregnant to enjoy myself. We needed to go somewhere close and inexpensive. Growing up in Southern Utah it seems like we went to Zion for all sorts of picnics, dates, and activities, but I haven't been there since I moved away to college. We decided it was the perfect destination. After dropping the kids off with my parents we headed to St. George and went to High School Musical 3. It was the opening night for Twilight so we were the only ones in the theater...literally, which made things very fun! The next morning we went to the temple and then ate at Iggy's (yum!) before heading over to Rockville. We stayed at this charming Bed & Breakfast (pictured) called the Rockville Rose. We had never stayed at a bed & breakfast before and we were a little nervous, but it was perfect! Our room was adorable and the home made breakfast was amazing! If you ever decide to stay near Zion, this would be on the top of my recommendation list.
Just a few miles outside of Rockville is the ghost town of Grafton. My grandma lived there when she was a little girl. There is not much there now, only a few buildings and a cemetery, but the place has a ton of history and amazingly beautiful surroundings.
This may seem like a strange picture of the Grafton Cemetery, but I posted it because you can see the mounds; each of the graves, even those without headstones, are mounded. I hadn't seen anything like it before. A few of the headstones even read 'killed by Indians.'
We had a blast hiking Zion. We did several trails and took lots of pictures. I swear I don't know how couples survive without spending time together like this! It was the greatest thing to just talk about everything and have nothing but each other to worry about.
Zion was maybe even more beautiful than I remember. The weather was perfect (which is unusual because Zion is typically way too hot!) and the 'season' is over so the crowds were very thin and we were able to drive instead of taking the shuttle. We saw a ton of climbers scaling the giant walls. Jeff's most exciting thing was the bucks we saw because we were able to get really close to them. By the end of our mini vacation we were both ready to see the kids again but we came away somewhat renewed and a little more grateful for life, nature, and each other.
12 comments:
I agree with you time alone with your hubby, especially when you have kids is so important. I am so glad you two were able to get away and enjoy yourselves, not saying you don't when the kids are around... well you know what I mean!
What a wonderful and much needed weekend for the two of you. Anthony and I (though it hardly ever happens) love taking those little weekends. It's pretty interesting that some graves said "killed by indians"!
Sounds like you guys had fun! We are way over due for a trip for the two of us. Its so hard to leave the kids the more you have!
Oh im glad you guys got to get away! Cute pictures! I have never been to a bed and breakfast, I bet that was lots of fun!
How fun! I think that sounds so relaxing. I love Zions! It is so beautiful and I think being so close it, we take it for granted. I am glad you posted some of those beautiful pics!
It is great to get a way together without the kids. It reminds you of how it was before the pressures of being the mom and dad. You two are great and it makes me so happy that you two are so good for one another. I am glad Jeff married you Tasha because you are one of my favorite persons in our family.
Stacey
I agree about getting away without kids. Kyle and I are in desperate need of a vacation...Looks like you had a great time.
Sounds like so much fun! Glad to hear you haad a good time!
How fun! I have never been to a bed and breakfast before either, but everyone I talk to just loves them. We will have to put that on the "to do list"! Glad you guys had such a great time.
oh that looks like so much fun! I'm glad you were able to do that! That's among my favorite things to do, take trips without kids!
I love Zion. I don't know what is is about a night out with out the kids, you miss them, but it has to be done for our sakes. I love the pictures.
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