Zion Enn. Pee.

we took a trip to Zion N.P. recently it hopes to do some hiking.....of all the weekends to go, we went the weekend of one of the worst storms they have had in that country all year....go us!~ We've got great timing....
but not all was lost~we we're able to at least enjoy the splendor that is Zion--even if it was cold as hell and snowing most of the time.

cool windmill just outside of Zion

Yup....this is what we saw most of the trip; although it was beautiful, Jess and I arn't really sightseers....we prefer to be out in the middle of it. But out in the middle of it in Zions means chance of mudslides and flash floods....that's not our thing either :)

Just being goofy in the wonderful scenery

Jumping off of the rock and Eider holding on for dear life

Of course with his bear--->he doesn't leave home without it!


Eider and Jess at a beautiful little stream--->and we found some sun!

Eating lunch with homemade chopsticks made from Zion N.P. trees :)

Green grass in February

Eider pointing at the stream saying "wa-wa."

up to date

It seems I've neglected my poor little blog lately....sorry....I blame facebook games ;)

Segway......

We have been doing really well. Eider is growing like a weed, and Jess and I are staying busy with the new house. Every week it seems we are taking on a new little project....awwww....the joys of home ownership! Someday I'll get around to posting pics of our cute little home (but probably not until we do a face-lift....it embarrasses me) for now, I'll post a pic of our front room--->which is one of the only rooms done in our home.

Just a reminder at how ridiculously adorable Eider is

nuff said.....






I'm kinda biased, but I think he is just about the cutest thing around =~)

The Snow Collector

Danni loves to play in the snow! and it seems to like her too....;)

I had to post this; it was too cute not to!

Christmas with Eider

The kid is spoiled rotten!

Christmas Eve - Eider dancing will all of the cousins-well, trying to anyways.....

Playing in the snow!

Sorry it's been so long since I've last posted; we have been very busy refinishing the house we just bought! (pictures to come soon)

Today was the first day of good 'ol fashioned Utah snow! six inches of the the stuff! I love it when it snows!! Eider and the dogs had a good time playing in the fresh stuff!

Eider not quite sure if he likes snow

Smokey dragging Danni Girl through the snow...absolutely hilarious to watch!!

Smokey wanting Eider to play with him

Danni Girl loves to frolic in the snow

the bearded woman had her nose in the snow!

Halloween in Vegas

We spent the Halloween weekend with Jess' older brother Ryan and his family at their home in Las Vegas. We did some hiking, found some rocks to boulder on, and the kids had a blast with trick or treating!

It was a great trip that will for sure be had many more times!!!

the brothers

Taven leading the way with Aspen in second place and Catlin heading up the rear carrying Berkley

We found bouldering near Las Vegas! We were super stoked to have found such good rock out in the middle of the desert....we will for sure be back for more of that rock!

A cool little boardwalk at the park

The lion...Rarrrrrr!
The pumpkin head

Jess with Eider the lion, and Berkley the poodle

The cousins
Jess the poodle!

Ya, I know, I know! I take alot of pictures....what can I say...I love it!

Hiking in the fall weather

We took a hike up South Fork canyon this past weekend---to try and get one more hike in before the snow came. We beat the snow, but rain would not leave us alone! Oh well, Veni, vidi, vici!

Eider loves to hike in our new backpack...he didn't make a peep the whole time! it was wonderful for him to be happy and comfortable and my back aint complaining either! ;)

Smokey was along for the ride as well; he LOVES hiking and he also had a great time with our friends dog, Sassy...he may have just found his first girlfriend!! wink

Enjoying the fall colors up Hobble Creek canyon

We like to take Smokey up the canyon to play and have some room to run around. He loves it! And now Eider is finally big enough to enjoy being out there too; he loves walking around and he really loved walking through the grass taller than him :)

and as always, the colors were beautiful! It was so pretty and peaceful!

Smokey was all smiles! well, as much as a dog can smile ;) It is so cute to see him out there-he is totally in his element.