EASTER

So this post is a little late, but what the heck! I really should be cleaning my house right now, but have a chance to post before my baby wakes up from her nap.

I was so excited that the kids had a few days off of school. We did some fun things and I had a really hard time being motivated to work with them being home. We colored easter eggs, went to Zion National Park, went to the new Hannah Montana movie (which I loved by the way - I know, I'm a dork. Jason even went with us!) and a couple of fun easter egg hunts with family. All in all I would say it was a good holiday.

Leah with her egg. Does anyone else roll them down the hill after coloring them like we do?

My sister, Jana, and nieces doing some "easter egg rolling" over by Cal-Ranch down the big hill.

The Miner clan before the "annual" easter egg hunt.

Ava at the easter egg hunt. She got this hat from the easter bunny and a matching purse. She LOVES them. She and the hat are inseparable. She wore it to preschool on Monday even.

Savannah always has to do some kind of pose when I take her pic!

More than just a fender bender. . . . .

Today as I was on my way to run an errand something bad happened and really stupid on my end! Why oh why do these things happen to me?

I was backing out of my driveway and realized that Savannah had put the dog in the car. She is always really worried that the dog is going to run away if it is outside or that I am going to run it over. I did not want the dog in the car, so I grabbed the dog to go take it back in the house. Well, I thought that I had put the car in park but I didn't. Our driveway is on a bit of a slant and the van got going too fast (in reverse) and I couldn't stop it. It was literally dragging me. It all happened so fast I didn't know what to do. I am just lucky that I didn't get run over. It scared the living daylights out of me. I could hear my kids screaming and just see the van headed for the neighbors truck. I pulled some muscles in my hand, but other than that everyone is ok. It just scared the kids really bad. The whole back window is broken and the door is smashed in. The alignment over the tire is messed up so my dad thinks it is totaled. He said it was at least 3 or 4 thousand worth of damage. The neighbors truck ended up being ok. It was a little beat up and old anyways and it mostly just messed up the bumper. They were very understanding and very nice about the whole thing. I have never done anything so stupid, I feel like such an idiot. What a nice way to introduce myself as a neighbor eh? They are probably all thinking "Watch out for that crazy lady in the white van . . . . she'll run you over!"

The other thing that really sucks is that we found out that we have collision coverage only on Jason's car and motorbike, but not on my van. Why?!? I do not understand why we do not have it. So, I need to find out if our homeowner's insurance will cover it since it happened at home.

I am really grateful that no kids were out playing in the road and I am so glad that that old truck was there cuz can you imagine if it would have gone through their garage and hit their house?!?

I'VE BEEN TAGGED!

PICTURE TAG!

Here are the rules.

1. Go to my documents/pictures.

2. Go to my 6th file folder.

3. Go to my 6th picture.

4. Blog about it.

5. Tag 6 people to do the same.

Thanks for the tag April! This is a picture of Ava last year when she "graduated" from preschool. I can't believe how much Ava has grown since this was taken. I asked her who the little boy was sitting by her and all she told me is "He is a preschool guy." Last year there were about 10 boys in her class and only 2 girls, Ava was one of those girls. Ava will miss Mrs. Woolsey and she gets teary-eyed every time we talk about going to Kindergarten. Kids Corner Preschool has been good to us!

I tag: Cassie, Ranae, Bonnie, Sally, Sundi, and Kim Jensen

Cute Valentine's!

For Valentine's this year Jason and I went up to Milt's on Friday night. We wanted to beat theValentine's rush - figured it would probably be really busy on Valentine's. The best part about the whole thing is that it was free. I actually won a $50 gift certificate there and decided to use it to treat Jason to a nice Valentine's dinner.

We had a really noneventful Valentine's. We took the kids to the movie "Coraline." We had to get them out of the house, they fought all day long. I kept reminding them it was Valentine's day and we were supposed to be especially nice to each other on this day. They settled down after the movie and then we kicked a few Valentine's to some friends, but not many cause it was sooo cold. My mom made these really cute little pajama pants for the kids. They are so cute - thanks mom!

My Cute Little Valentine Has 2 bottom teeth now!

These are the cute baskets I made up for the kids for Valentine's.

Matching Pajama Pants

Ava and her cute "purple" pants.

Leah and her valentine - eyeore!

Leah's First Haircut!

Today Leah got her first haircut at 7 months old. Aunt Anna cut her hair and she did a great job. She always does. I was a bad mom and forgot my camera for the occassion. These days as long as I remember my kids and my wallet I am doing good!

This is Leah Before

And This is After! So cute!

Thanks again Aunt Anna - we are grateful that you have this talent to share with our family.

Ye Olde Piano!

So, this is our new "old" piano. My dad is an avid Tradio listener and that is how we found this beauty. It is actually 110 years old, but it has a great sound to it. One of the keys came undone, but all we need to do is rewire it which shouldn't be too hard we are told. The guy we bought it from used to have an antique store. This piano is not all that great looking but I have plans to sand it and stain it, then paint all the ugly green stuff. I have a vision in my head for it. We figured for $250 it was a good deal, especially since we won't be able to buy a "new" piano for quite some time and I really want the kids to learn to play. It is no match to Sally's beautiful new piano Darren got her for Christmas, but it will do for a while. I will post pictures of it when I have it looking a lot better than it does now.

Happy 5th Birthday Ava!

For the last month Ava wakes up everyday and asks me if it is her birthday. This morning she woke up while Jason was still here and when she was coming down the hall we started singing Happy Birthday to her. She got really mad and said that today was not her birthday. The wait has been long for her, but it is finally here! Happy Birthday Darling Ava! Love you - Mom, Dad, Savannah, and Leah