Lavendar Days

Once a year in Mona Utah, they have "Lavendar Days". And every year during those days, we always seem to be driving by on our way, to or from, St. George. And every year i always tell myself, "Next year, i'll make sure i go." WELL... 'next year' finally came (3-4 years later) and we went as a family. I'm glad we all went because it was fun for everyone. I was thinking that it was one of those things that are more on the boutique-y side, but it wasn't quite that bad. There was a reptile show and HUGE water slide for the kids. Old western shoot-outs, and medevil sports (like jousting) and rides that were powered by man's own strength. AND of course lavendar for me! They even had lavendar icecream and lavendar lemonade and booths to make your own lavendar craft. I opted for one of the wreaths (which smells great!) and Mykael made a lavendar bottle of 'liquid' that could be used for cleaning, cooking, decoration or whatever you'd like. (It's acutally just white wine vinegar with fresh lavendar shoved down into it to bring out the essence of this great plant.)

One observation that we had as we were driving home from a fun-filled and relaxing day was that EVERYONE there was calm cool, and collected. Sometimes so much so that you would find people sleeping. Yes, sleeping...under tents, under trees, on chairs, in strollers (i'm sure the lavendar was affecting the infants also.) And anyone you came in contact with was really nice. Not like the typical attitude you'd get a a carnival or fair. AND everyone was happy. I am now a firm believer of the power of lavendar. I really slept great that night because i had that huge wreath above my bed.

(sorry for the blurry pic. Camera was acting up.)