Mormon Miracle Pageant in Manti

Years ago, when Austin and McKenna were small, we took them to the Pageant.  But it starts at dusk and doesn't end until close to midnight, and then the drive back to Cedar City made for a looong night.  So we hadn't done it again - until my parents moved to Ephraim.  Just 7 miles from Manti. 

It also turns out that my parents were assigned as member missionaries for the two-week run of the Pageant so they went early and reserved good seats for us.  I brought all five of the kids, and our little neighbor friend Brenna.  We had a fun evening eating dinner at the food carts, wandering the town, and watching the Mormon Miracle unfold on the hill of the Manti Temple.

Splash!

Ivy took her first swim lesson this year, and boy was she excited - and brave!

The other kids have taken plenty of lessons over the years and so they continue to improve.

My goal is to make sure each of my children is lifeguard qualified, but I've slacked off and need to get the two older girls through that program. 

This year we had swimming lessons at our friend's sister's house and so our classes were full of mostly neighborhood friends.  What's better than water and friends combined?  Not much.