Sometimes the stars align and during one March weekend, that is exactly what happened. Our family was heading to St. George AGAIN for James' first baseball tournament, and it just so happened that the Brett's were going to be at Tuachan for a concert. We were able to watch baseball, vacation with the Romney's and see the Brett's perform. Pretty awesome trifecta in one weekend.
The tournament started on Thursday morning, bright and early. Unfortunately Mike had to leave town, so we were on our own for the beginning. Lucky for us, Grandma and Kathy woke up at the crack of dawn to be there to support James too and help me out with the others.
With this being the first time the Bandits had ever played baseball together, our expectations were pretty low...but they started the tournament looking pretty great and only lost the first game by 1 point. The second game we got creamed...but they boys had a blast playing together. James looked pretty good at catcher and had a a few walks and base hits.
The second day, they looked like a completely different team and were so awesome! The won both games by a lot of runs, made great plays, and really hit the ball. With bases loaded and two outs, James hit a GRAND SLAM. It was awesome. He was also an incredible catcher and his team always played better with him behind the plate. They didn't go on (though they were close), but that was okay. James had a blast having Grandma and Grandpa cheer him on and everyone felt great about their first tournament.
At the end of the second game, Mimi and Papa arrived to party with us for the rest of the weekend. We started things off right with a late lunch and a stop at the candy store.
We then checked into our historic house and opened a little Easter gift...new swimsuits and shirts. Hooray!
The boys quickly jumped in the pool and spent the rest of the afternoon swimming!
Things got even more fun when Jenni and Jed arrived with their cute kids in tow. Pierce was so happy to have a little buddy.
The next morning we started things off with breakfast at Kneader's. It was our first time and we were positively impressed.
We then took the family on our favorite hike...Butterfly Trial in Snow Canyon. It is just right for a family of all ages.
Mimi came very prepared in her hiking outfit.
James was pretty serious about wanting to find some of the animals on the trial.
My big boys gave everyone a heart attack as they climbed without fear and with incredible speed up high mountains and scary crags. They constantly amaze me with their bravery and athleticism. They do not get it from me!
They were crazy fast!
The rest of us eventually got to the top too!
We had a hard time getting Pierce to come home. He just wanted to sit and play in the sand.
After our hot hike, the boys put the tennis court to use.
And when the Gines returned, everyone got in the pool. When Jed jumps in you know there is going to be some wild and crazy fun.
My favorite was when he wrestled Rick, then picked him up and tossed him. It was awesome.
Before the Brett show, we grabbed a little dinner at 25 and Main.
Then settled in for a great show by the Bretts, with lots of family there to cheer them on!
Pierce even found Gumpy...one of his favorites!
Our time together went way too quickly. Sunday was our last day, and these two littles dressed in their dapper Easter suits. They were too cute!!
After church, we got to see the St. George tabernacle and learn a little more about our ancestors! The kids were a bit crazy, but it was still awesome to be there all together.
After lunch, we had an impromptu celebration for Parker's birthday. He loved it!
Then we had to head home, but had lots of fun memories to take with us!!
