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.

Too cute not to post!

It is "Western Week" at Savannah's school this week and so on monday they all were supposed to wear something western. She looked so darn cute and I am willing to bet she was the cutest one there!

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.