It has become a family tradition for us to spend Labor Day in Springdale. Springdale is the little town just before entering Zion National Park. It is about 45 minutes drive from our house in St. George. A few years ago we discovered the Springdale City Park and the Virgin River right next to it. We like to spend the day relaxing, playing in the river, eating picnic food and snacks, and playing in the park. Occasionally we will go for a drive through Zion. This year we had visitors with us from both sides of the family. It was a fun day.
Grandpa and Grandma Puriri were visiting over the weekend. They stayed with Michael and Christana's family so we met them at the park. It was fun to play with the cousins in the water and in the park. Rakai decided to get a dog. Leopold, the English Bull Dog. Leo comes with us on family adventures and is learning how to be a part of the family.
Aunt Lillian (Grandma Scovilles sister) and her daughters (my cousins) Janet and Nancy were visiting for a few days. I went for a drive through the canyon with them and we took fun pictures. They came down to go see the plays at Tuacahn. I went with them to on Tuesday to dinner and to see Aida. They are a riot! So much fun to be with!
"As you pass through the Tower Gates, shed 1,000 years of time - pass into the world of the Middle Ages - to the days of Knights and chivalry, dragons and fair maidens awaiting rescue! Wander through the marketplace and gaze upon authentically attired tradesman and artisans, potters, blacksmiths, millers, carpenters, glass blowers all working their trade." 
DIVISION I
Pearl City is the only 2008 semifinalist that will make a return trip to Glendale’s Infinity Park in 2009. Last year, the Iowa-based team met a disappointing semifinal loss at the hands of the Glendale Raptors, but with its 41-11 Round of 8 victory over Atlanta Old White, the squad gets a chance to redeem itself this time around.
Pearl City took control of its match versus Atlanta early on and led 17-3 before the end of the first half. They steadily built their lead in the second half and defended aggressively, only allowing Atlanta to score in the last five minutes of the game.
The Iowa team now looks ahead to the semifinals where it meets Las Vegas – and getting past the Blackjacks should prove a trying task, as they roll into Colorado on the heels of a thrilling playoff finish versus Glendale. Down by as much as 22 points in their Round of 8 meeting against the Raptors, Las Vegas refused to back down and try-by-try, the team muscled its way back to a 22-20 game as the second half wound down.
It seemed time was running out for the Blackjacks, who missed two late penalty kick opportunities that would have put them up top, but at the death, No. 7 Tom Carter powered in for a huge try. The successful conversion ushered in the final whistle, with the score stuck at 27-22 in Las Vegas’ favor.
