Redbud Trees in Bloom

Our little Redbud tree in our front yard is in bloom.

Cayn's Eastern Redbud Tree is bursting in blooms all over...

Unbelievable blooms on the truck of this tree!

Caryn's back yard babbling brook waterfall is so fun to listen to.

Spring Walk

Allen and I decided to tour nearby Tonaquint Park which has a new All Abilities Park, gardening spots, and bird sanctuary. We also walked along the Santa Clara River trail.

All Abilities park has playground, train and volcano!

Train goes through a tunnel and over a bridge around the park

New desert landscaping and walking paths are fun

Next door are small garden plots for rent: $30/year.

Notice all the shields from the sun in preparation for hot summers

Fun to see real trees again in the park area.

Spring daffodils are in full bloom

Love the sweet smells

So many blooms on this tree!

Notice all the pine cones, it's healthy!

On to the Nature Center-a bird sanctuary next to the Santa Clara River

Lots of birds gather here on their way north this time of year.

Every duck is looking for a mate this time of year

Interesting color....he stands out in the crowd

Always love swans, this one is alone, must has lost its mate.

More Spring Break activities

We started the day with a demo of pioneer music

We got to be in the band and make music or noise and singalong

Daniel became the expert at playing a saw and making it sing.

He quite enjoyed all the attention...lol!

Then it was off to the Red Hills Desert Garden to stroll around

Handmade with native plants from our St. George area

Beautiful Columbine bloom-it's definitely spring here.

Mormon or Brigham Tea was used by the pioneers for tea

Blooming time.

Lots of paths to explore and plants to learn about

Time to rest in the shade on this hanging swing-fun!

Looks like Mickey Mouse ears...this cactus!

Looking out over the city of St. George with LDS temple in white

Family SPRING BREAK visit

This year my grandkids are on all different schedules as far as Spring Break goes. Emilee at BYU-Idaho doesn't have a break, but is out of school on April 8th, Heather-her sister's break is this weekend and the boys' Nathan and James breaks are next weekend. So my son Daniel brought Heather down to visit and enjoy our Spring weather. We spent Friday at Kayenta walking on the labyrinth and visiting art shops, then out for Chinese buffet food.

Note spiral designs that Daniel made in the center area