Thursday, August 13, 2009

So, does this toilet flush?

Yep, those were Jade's words as she stopped along our hike to take a potty break. She was sitting there FOREVER... first said she had to pee, then it changed to poo poo, and so we sat and waited.... and she looked around and asked, "mommy does this potty have a flush?"
Jade giving a BIG cheezer with Aunt Cassi! Hurray for Cassi finishing her MASTERS in Austin Texas, in Social work. She's amazing and we're sooo proud! Jas was disappointed (jokingly), because she BEAT him! He will be done in March of next year, and her program was only a year and she passed him up!! GO CASSI!

Jade's new favorite thing is wearing goggles! How did she survive without them? It opened a WHOLE new world, literally of underwater exploring!

My cuties flexing their muscles after making it through the scary part.

And This is ALL JAde does now... sticks her head under water and holds her breath FOREVER... (wish she could teach that so my swim lesson kids... )
The best part of camping/vacations in general is spending time with the ones you LOVE!

The hike was sooo awesome. IT was 5 miles of hiking through rivers, crawling, ducking, climbing down little holes and areas to avoid the waterfalls... it was very adventurous!
Lots of fun adventures!! Look how awesome this hike was?
Here I am finally giving in and walking through the river. I tried to avoid it for as long as I could.
Grandpa Scott holding Jade as she was fascinated with the waterfall.


At the start of the hike, I decided to carry Jade because I thought Gracie would be heavy on my shoulders in the front pack... but .... when we switched for a second I had Gracie's 20lbs I decided I liked that much better then Jade with all our GEAR (30lbs).

awe... and this is in our own back country folks! AMAZIN'

Heidi (Jason's aunt) decided it was better to just SLIDE down!

We went to a family reunion on Jason's grandmothers side down in Torrey Utah/ Capital Reef area. It was GORGEOUS! We love the chance the get a way and go hiking! The girls absolutely LOVE to hike with us, even long hikes that take 5 hours and they are stuck in a pack most of the time! They still love it. It's a good thing, because Jas and I are big hikers and enjoy our beautiful Utah surroundings! We're so lucky to have this in our backyard! Who knew? This is 3 1/2 hours away and such a fun place!

2 comments:

Katie said...

I got the headband at a Strawberry Days booth for $1. But I have seen some at Quilted Bear. They are like $16 there! HOLY COW for a head Band???? But I am sure you cna find them cheaper at other boutiques, I am just not sure where. They would probably be easy to make

dixonfamily said...

Love that pic of Jade doing her business in the great out doors!! What a fun trip!
Sorry I've taken so long to get back to you with the salsa recipe. Things have been a little crazy at our house, but here it is:

2 cans diced tomatoes
large handful baby carrots
small can green chilis
1/4 to 1/2 onion
half a bunch of cilantro
jalapeno(optional)
blend in a food processor until desired consistency
-add the following to taste:
salt
pepper
chili powder
ground cumin
juice of 1-2 limes

enjoy!