Spring Break or Bust

Last week was my spring break. (Even though online classes seem to follow you with any internet connection!)

This week is David's spring break.

So..add that together....times it by seven...and subtract three....and you get....(pause for drumroll)....an extended weekend of great things!

We went camping. It was a long trip....it consisted of walking out the back door, and building a fort on the lawn. What about the roaring fire you may ask? Oh. We had that covered. Our roaring fire came directly from a can....filled with alcohol. Perfect for marshmallow roasting!

Can you see that blazing fire? We're pretty much camping professionals. 

The next day...after getting to go to the baptism of one of our new friends...we went to the temple! It was a beautiful day!

I'm secretly posting this picture...without permission of David. I couldn't resist sharing with the world my incredibly dashing husband!

Remember this little guy? He made a temple appearance too!

Love is better than they say folks. 

Wait just a moment! Our festivities didn't end there! We had a visit from our wonderful St. George family....but sadly...no picture. Use your imagination....5 really great people...eating dinner...and ice cream. Picture it? Great.

Today...we had some incredible goals to finish off our weekend. I got up really early to finish my assignments...And then we were going to go hiking at Red Rock Canyon! However...we never reached our destination. We ended up at a place even better. An undiscovered hidden gem of Las Vegas. 

Bonnie Springs.

Just skim over the following photos. You'll be hooked. And want to know how to get there. Wild burros.  A zoo.. a restaurant, and all of the "almost" western you could want! peacock. I'm certain that beats Red Rock any day. 

We didn't have any "next of kin" with us to notify. Luckily...we still made it out safely!

I don't think any words could sum up the odd humor I find in this photo..

I feel the look on David's face says..."You really think this will stop me?" 

So beautiful! 

Poor Jacob Carter. Maybe he should have tried the Bow and Arrow instead.

Also, future travelers note...you're not required to use the outhouse! Hooray for modern plumbing!

Sigh. Dear Vegas, please have this type of weather all year long? Thanks, my fair skinned clan and I appreciate it. 

A cowboy actor? Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Coolest job ever! 

I posted this picture specifically to point out.....my white skin isn't ready for the unsettling burns of summer! Time to bust out the sunscreen!

Of course....the perfect western day wouldn't be complete without seeing some wild burros.

It was the perfect finish to a great weekend! There is no one else I would rather get lost with. As the wise pre-Dr. Brown put it today....."The destination is overrated. The journey is much better." 

I hope you all are enjoying spring as much as I am! If you're not....take a trip to Bonnie Springs!