Moab Jeeping

 We took a last second trip to Moab over President's Day.  Our friends were going to be down there, so we decided to tag along.  Especially because our friend Kyle is an expert Jeeper and can get you through lots of crazy obstacles.  Zack's been wanting to take his Jeep out, so he was excited to go.  We ended up loading the Jeeps on the trailer and driving the new truck down.  So nice and comfy!

We had a great time.  One advantage to having Zack's Jeep is that we didn't all have to fit in one car.  So much better.  We did three trails: Fins 'n Things, Top of the World, and Kokapele (I think).  Zack did a great job, and so did his Jeep.  None of us were sure if it would survive these trails.  There were many times Jake would look back, see Zack right there, and be amazed at his driving.  A proud dad moment for sure.  

Since this trip it seems like Zack's caught the Jeep bug even more.  He's been spending all of his spare time putting a new radio in so that he doesn't have to listen to whatever station he can get.  And also essentially repainting the Jeep.  Started out as just fixing some rust spots.  Turned in to much more than that.  But I've learned that this is how all Jeep projects are, so Zack is right on track.  

Here are a million pics:

Driving onto a narrow trailer when you can't see anything look terrifying.  

The first day we had a group of 9 Jeeps.  You can see some of them along the top.  Also, you can't tell in this pic but you're driving up a spine and it drops off on both sides.  Kate is terrified of edges.  She had her eyes shut and was almost crying.

This looks way less scary in a picture.  I frequently closed my eyes so I didn't have to watch my kids die.

It's not a Jeep trip if you don't look like this at some point.  

Moab is so beautiful

Jake and I asked Zack to take a pic of us.  Good thing you can't even tell that's us.

The view from Top of the World

Coolest pic of the whole trip.

Our friends rented a house.  Let's just say there wasn't much water left in the hot tub when they got out.

We did a Jeep trail before heading home on Monday.  If you know Jake, you know this is a miracle.  When it's time to go home he's always up and out first thing.  

Sage drove the last mile on a dirt road.  She was very excited.

January Happenings

 I know, we're already in March.  Maybe someday I'll catch up.

January was a pretty busy month.  I already covered going to Washington to hang with Mel, and our Beaver Creek trip.  The biggest highlight, other than those things, was when family came up to go tubing at Soldier Hollow.  Dad and Kathy made the tubing possible.  The Johnson's joined us for that.  Then we got together with most of the rest of the family after for yummy food.  Tubing was great fun and somewhat terrifying.  It's so fast I always feel like I'm going to die.  Especially when you turn around backwards.  And then if you hit a bump, watch out!  It was super sunny and warm, so we all took our coats off and enjoyed the sun.  It was great fun!

We started out the month with a youth program with all of the parents.  The first program like this I've ever been in charge of.  The youth did everything and they did a great job!

The boys in our ward that are Zack's age.  They've been together since elementary school and they're all graduating this year!

The office is slowly coming along.  Not nearly fast enough for Jake.  He's ready to move in!

It's hard to tell, but April got sprayed in the face with a ton of snow.  She was dripping wet!

Taking a break and enjoying the sun.

The kids did some karaoke.  As you can see, they were very into it.

Sage is taking a sewing class and loving it!  She made me this bag all by herself.  I use it every week at church!