Sunday, April 19, 2009

Our Zion's Excursion!

Over Easter break we decided to take the kids to Zions since we had never been there before as a family. It was awesome! The weather was so nice, it was just a little overcast but perfect weather for going on a hike. We packed us a picnic lunch and found us a nice little spot next to the river. We rode the bus into the park and decided to do the "Emerald Pools" hike. It was so much fun and the kids could even do it. We weren't really sure how Leah was going to like it, but she loved it. She did not fuss at all. She sat in that little backpack as happy as could be and on our way back she slept the whole way.

I haven't been to Zion for about 10 years! I can't believe all the peeps that were there - we were shocked. Never seen that many people in Zion before.
Awesome Views!

This is Ava at the "lower" pool showing me her dirty hands. Little Ava was a trooper. By the end of the hike we had to climb over a lot of rocks and it was then that she informed me that it was "the worst day of her life." She was pretty pooped when we got home.
This is us about half way through our hike at the "middle" pool.
This is Savannah at the upper pool, her shoes and socks were soaked. I could not keep her out of the water, she was very happy to take them off when we got in the car!

Waterfall at the upper pool - it was beautiful!

Jason and the kids on the bridge

Chilaxin! I even carried Leah some of the way!

On the way home we stopped at this cool wildlife museum that was FREE and the kids really liked it and who can forget the ostrich farm? I don't think my kids had ever seen an ostrich in real life so it was pretty cool. We had a great time . . . I think Ava even secretly had fun. The next day she was drawing pics of her and her daddy in Zion - too sweet! I love making memories like these. Wish we could do it everyday.

9 comments:

Danielle said...

That looks like tons of FUN! Your girls are so cute. & I am in the primary presidency.

Jenny said...

What A fun way to spend time with family! Looks like fun.

April Miner said...

I didn't know about the free wildlife museum! That sounds like fun. I am glad you guys had a great time! There is another hike that we would like to do that bitty suggested. Something the kids could do, but I can't remember the name. Have a great day! Super cute pictures by the way! April

Jeff and Jen said...

That looks like to much fun. I have been wanting to go to Zion for so long.

everything petersen said...

Jason is a lucky man to have Four Beautiful girls in his life! All of you are so dang cute.

It looked like you had tons of fun.

Cassie said...

Kim, I can't wait to go to Zion after seeing your pictures. It is so beautiful there. Your family is so cute. I am glad you were able to do that.
I had so much fun with you today!

Der Schöpfer said...

Several things

1)i'm a terrible brother and forgot to call you back about the sign language thing. I thoroughly apologize. I don't remember any anyway. I was just going to suggest a Web site. :)

2)Your family is getting so grown up I can hardly stand it.

3)I'm going to Zions tomorrow too! Sadly though, I will not have any children in tow.

Ryan and Donna said...

Hey Kimber, Thanks for checking in with us. Things are going well. We see your brother in law often as he is the new manager of the store near our house in Bloomington. Looks like you had tons of fun in Zion. Our family loves hiking and picnicking in such a beautiful place that is so close. You are creating fun memories for your family.

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