Bryants v. St. George

Every year the Ken Bryant family takes on St. George for the annual family vacation.  This year was no different and I think we outdid ourselves.  The rental house was HUGE, the food was amazing, we all had a blast, and my mom's prayers were answered in that no one killed each other!  There were rumors that this could be the last vacation for a while, but technically that wasn't ever confirmed so I'm hoping that we have more fun memories to look forward to making next year.  As for 2012, here were some of the highlights:

• It all started with Jill's amazing chicken taquitos.  You can't each just one.
• After years of oppression, Cade finally reaped the benefits of being the oldest child and got the 2nd master bedroom to sleep in.  
• Everyone agreed that my "no tv" rule while studying for the bar should be suspended during the vacation.
• Homemade granola for breakfast = HEAVEN!!!
• Water football.
• The "no splash" rule remained in force with minimal violations (if any of the nieces/nephews splash me they get thrown in the deep end of the pool......without floaties.......)
•  Sand Hollow for 2 awesome days of boating thanks to Jake.  It's nice to have rich brothers.
• Cliff jumping at the "red rock."
• After more than 5 years out of the game I was still able to water ski.
• Michelle and Co. were able to join us for a fun day at the beach.
• We all found out that Bryants are freakishly susceptible to swimmer's itch.  Only 7% of the population gets it unless you are one of the 7 out of 18 in the Bryant Family.  Oh well, at least we got t-shirts.
• JaKayla, Jocelyn, and Brooklyn all water skied for the first time!
• Mom's dinner night was just like eating Cafe Rio.
• Marshmallow guns!!
• At home biore strips to clean out our pores.
• Dominating "May I" the final night (sorry Jill, I still feel like I should feel guilty for going out on you three times but all I feel is triumphant).  
• Photo shoot at the Dixie so that Alyssa can finally be included in the family photo.
• JaKayla's first temple trip!
• Realizing that I better stick to my day job after I messed up cooking minute rice. 
• We all tried to be "Brave" at the new Disney movie with the same name.
• Jake and Becky getting two, yes 2, flat tires to and fro.
• Going to the cabin to participate in the Bryant Family Reunion.

 The family vacation is always such a fun time and we are so fortunate to be able to spend quality time together.  A big shout out to Mom and Dad for their generosity!  We are very blessed (spoiled) to be able to do this every year!  I did feel bad that I had to spend some of the time studying but it was fun to get away and soak up some serious vitamin D.  As of right now, this was the last planned vacation of the year for me.  I think I will have to do something about that.