Spring Break Part 2: Ruby's Inn

After leaving Las Vegas, we headed to Ruby's Inn (located just outside of Bryce Canyon) for the annual Lifferth family retreat - always guaranteed to be a good time. We look forward to this event every year. It is one of the few places big enough to accommodate the Lifferth clan. But, I wonder...if the ENTIRE Lifferth family actually came, would it be big enough?

For some reason, I just don't seem to break out my camera enough when we go down. And every year when we get home, I am disappointed with my piture selection, or lack there of. Part of my excuse for not taking many pictures this year was because I didn't get to go on any hikes like I normally love to do because I was stuck in my room doing homework (remember my oh-so-nice professor?). Plus, our trip was cut short this year (we left before the sun came up on Sunday instead of staying until Monday) so I could get home to study for my big test Monday morning.

There is so much about my family that I really can't quite capture with a photo: their laughter, their friendship and love, the ease that I feel when I am around them, the great conversations. However, here are a few memories I actually did capture -

My dad suggested we play a softball game this year which was a great addition to the normal activities and will hopefully become a tradition. I sat out for most of the game because #1 - I had two sick kids on my hands who really needed "mommy", and #2 - I haven't played softball since I was 12 and knew I would look like a fool. However, about 3/4 through the game I decided I wanted to see if I could still hit a ball, so Brian took over "sick kid duty" and I went in the game. I am sure my teammates weren't too happy with the trade, but they were all too nice to say anything! Just in case you are wondering, softball wasn't my strong suit when I was 12 and nothing has changed! Oh well, it was still fun. And yes, I did hit the ball...kind of.

Brian took the kids swimming and I was so happy to see Ashlyn enjoying herself this year! (Last year was a different story.) Trent on the other hand, did not enjoy himself as much. (Maybe next year for him?) I did not join in the fun here because #1 - I took advantage of the break from kids to do some homework (are you noticing a theme here?), and #2 - my mail-ordered six pack hasn't come yet.

On Saturday night after the traditional potluck, a few of us nerds broke out our cameras and had some fun with Matt's assortment of lenses. Thanks Matt! My favorite? The semi fish-eye. We are one good lookin' family!

Only 51 weeks until next year!!