Red Canyon Lodge

Yay! We did it! We went for a fun-filled two night vacation to Red Canyon Lodge near Flaming Gorge with Landon and Melissa and fam. It was fun, relaxing, enjoyable, great, and fantastic! I hope we get to go again. Here's Josie, demonstrating how much fun it was for the kids to run back and forth between our cabins. (That door adjoins the two.) The first night it was my turn to cook dinner, so I planned this whole baked ziti and italian sausage dish. When I got there, I realized.... no OVEN in the cabin. How dumb am I? I've been there, I just didn't inspect very close! So, I swallowed my pride, and went to the Lodge restaurant and asked if they'd bake it for me. They did, and it was really good. How nice is that?

Brandon and Landon went fishing on Saturday in Green River. We all went together at first, and went on a little hike, then Melissa and I left the men behind to catch some dinner. Melissa and I walked up the steep stairs and trail to get the vehicles to pick up the kids. We decided if we did that everyday, we'd be in SHAPE! It was far too short though, since it was one of the only moments we were without kids!!
This is how Brandon felt about his fishing trip. He's saying "it was cold, but I had fun".
This is what Melissa and Haylee did while the boys fished. I actually held Haylee most of the time they were gone, while I played Tetris on Melissa's phone. That stupid game is so addicting! It was just torture to sit there and hold a sweet, cuddly, sleeping baby.

Here's Cooper, Payton, Josie, and Tyler watching a movie on Brandon's laptop.
Oh, back to the fish... this is Landon trying to get Payton to touch it.
And, he did! Then Payton went over and poked it with a stick a few times. Funny cute boy!

Josie, showing her princess smile. The kids were all so good, except for maybe when we went to the restaurant at the Lodge to eat. We had a few meltdowns. I'm sure the other diners didn't mind, though. It's always fun to go out to eat and have crazy kids next to you.
I think I'm the only one who didn't have a nap while we were there. I should've had one... we stayed up way too late both nights, talking and playing Phase 10. It was going to be Phase 5, but Brandon just didn't want to stop. He loves playing games so much! Just for the record, Landon was the biggest loser. :)
This is Haylee, with a nice full belly. She was so cuddly! I miss her so much!

Landon, giving up Cooper's hiding spot for hide and seek.
Luckily I thought to grab some crayons and notebooks on my way out. The kids colored a lot. Josie even drew some beautiful trees. This is Payton, demonstrating his coloring skills.
Aubrey, playing with the train. Hmmm... I wonder whose feet those are.

I took some pictures at Flaming Gorge, but unfortunately I took them on the other camera. Who knows when I will get around to uploading those. ;)

All in all, it was a perfect weekend. I only wish it could've lasted longer! Thanks, Landon, Melissa, Josie, Payton, and Haylee, for sharing it with us. We hope next time we can get the whole family to come!!